Many primary studies have examined the measurement properties, such as reliability, validity, and sensitivity to change, of the lower extremity functional scale lefs in different clinical populations. The dutch lower extremity functional scale was highly. No pain 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 very severe pain today. Scoring the lower extremity functional scale lefs questionnaire. Little to no data is available on the discriminant validity of alternative questionnaires that measure the same construct, for.
Reliability and validity of the taiwan chinese version of. Upper extremity functional index uefi qld worksafe. To assess construct validity, the variance in activity limitation explained by the lower extremity functional scale was analyzed using principal components analysis of the residuals generated by the rasch analysis using winsteps software. Upper extremity functional index uefi assesses the functional impairment caused by upper limb disability and pain. Reliability and validity of the taiwan chinese version of the.
Development and preliminary reliability of the functional. Une version canadienne francaise du lower extremity. Measurement properties of the lower extremity functional scale. Lower extremity functional scale eckert chiropractic center. A twominute rest period will be given between each test. Lower extremity functional scale 1 to be completed by patient we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of your lower limb problem for which you are currently seeking attention. It can be used to monitor the patient over time and to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention. Please rate your progress with functional activities from start of therapy to this point in time. The lower extremity functional scale lefs is a regionspecific func tional outcome measure designed for patients with lower extremity. This lower extremity functional scale lefs calculator determines functional status in patients suffering from lower extremity disorders and disabilities. The lower extremity functional scale lefs clear lake and. The italian version of the lower extremity functional. Measurement properties of the lower extremity functional.
Translation, crosscultural adaptation and analysis of the. Quick dash,2,3,16 the upper extremity functional scale uefs,22 the upper extremity functional index uefi,30 and the upper limb functional index ulfi. The lower extremity functional scale lefs is a wellknown and validated instrument for measurement of lower extremity function. Jk loudon, phd, pt, atc 2 functional tests the following tests will be explained and demonstrated by the therapist, and then performed by the patient. Today, do you, or would you have any difficulty at all with.
We are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of your lower limb problem for which you are currently seeking attention. Lower extremity functional scale rehabmeasures database. The lower extremity functional scale lefs is a questionnaire containing 20 questions about a persons ability to perform everyday tasks. The lower extremity functional scale we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of your lower limb problem for which you are currently seeking attention.
Upper extremity functional scale we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty with the activities listed below because of your upper limb problem for which you are currently seeking attention. The modified lower extremity functional scale we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below. The aim of this preliminary study was to develop the tool and determine its content validity and interrater reliability. Scale development, measurement properties, and clinical application background and purpose. The functional upper extremity levels fuel is a new classification tool to assess a persons upperextremity functional and physical performance after sustaining a stroke.
The italian version of the lower extremity functional scale. The subject is not allowed to use hands for balance or have the body supported. The lower extremity functional scale lefs can be used to evaluate the functional impairment of a patient with a disorder of one or both lower extremities. Normative data for the lower extremity functional scale lefs ncbi. The lower extremity functional scale is used in the assessment of patients diagnosed with lower extremity disorders and disabilities. The lower extremity functional scale patients name. Today, do you or would you have any difficulty at all with. Upper extremity functional index msu rehabilitation. The lefs is easy to administer and score and is applicable to a wide range of disability levels and conditions and all lowerextremity sites.
The upper extremity functional index uefi we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of your upper limb problem for which you are currently seeking attention. The score was originally developed in a cohort of 107 patients with lower extremity musculoskeletal dysfunction. Lower extremity functional scale cpr physical therapy in. We are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of. In brief, the item bank for the hip cat 20 was developed with items from the lowerextremity functional scale lefs, 14 which has strong psychometrics 14,2729 and broad clinical and research acceptance. The womac is the most widely used selfreport measure to evaluate physical functioning in hip or knee osteoarthritis, however its ability to discriminate pain and physical functioning i. The upper extremity functional index uefi is a selfadministered questionnaire which measures disability in people. Scale development, measurement properties, and clinical application, physical therapy, 199, 79, 43783, with permission of the american physical therapy association. The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability, construct validity, and sensitivity to change of the lower extremity functional scale lefs. Lower extremity functional scale city center rehab. The aim of this study was the crosscultural adaption of the lower extremity functional scale into greek lefsgreek and the examination of its reliability properties in individuals with lower. Upper extremity functional index uefi page 2 we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of your upper limb problem for which you are currently seeking attention. Using outcome measures in the clinic jenniferharwoodbscpt.
Lower extremity functional scal optumhealth provider. Lower extremity functional index we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of your lower limb problem for which you are currently seeking attention. Lower extremity functional scale initial visit please rate your pain level with activity. The lower extremity functional scale lefs can be used to evaluate the functional impairment of a patient with a disorder of one or both lower. Using outcome measures in the clinic jenniferharwoodbscpt,fcamptandandrewwhitebpe,bscpt,fcampt outcome measures are a way for clinicians to measure clinical change in patients over time.
Scale development measurement properties and clinical application. The lower extremity functional scale lefs is intended to assess functional status in patients with disability of the lower extremity e. Scale development, measurement properties, and clinical application, physical therapy, 1999, 79, 43783, with permission of the american physical therapy association. The patientspecific functional scale this useful questionnaire can be used to quantify activity limitation and measure functional outcome for patients with any orthopaedic condition. Lower extremity functional scale cpr physical therapy in eugene. There have been many outcome measures that have been validated in the literature. The lefs was administered to 107 patients with lowerextremity. There is more information about the score interpretation and other uses of the scale below the form. The aim of this preliminary study was to develop the tool and. We are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below. The lower extremity functional scale lefs is a regionspecific functional outcome measure designed for patients with lower extremity musculoskeletal dysfunction. The lower extremity functional scale lefs we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with activities listed below.
In this study, a taiwan chinese version was adapted and its validity and reliability were tested. Lower extremity functional scale lefs spine and injury clinic. The lower extremity functional scale we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed b elow because of your lower limb problem for which y ou are currently seeking attention. The authors are from mcmaster university in hamilton ontario. Upper extremity functional index we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of your upper limb problem for which you are currently seeking attention. Lower extremity functional scale lefs patient name. Using outcome measures in the clinic jenniferharwood. Scale development, measurement properties, and clinical application. Little to no data is available on the discriminant validity of alternative questionnaires that measure the same construct, for instance the hip and. High construct validity of the lower extremity functional scale was demonstrated using rasch analysis.
We are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of your. It consists of 20 items that refer to different types of activities and can be used to monitor disease or recovery progress. Oct 19, 2015 the functional upper extremity levels fuel is a new classification tool to assess a persons upperextremity functional and physical performance after sustaining a stroke. Clinical interpretation of a lowerextremity functional. Today, do you or would you have any difficulty with. Nov 27, 20 to assess construct validity, the variance in activity limitation explained by the lower extremity functional scale was analyzed using principal components analysis of the residuals generated by the rasch analysis using winsteps software. The lefs can be used by clinicians as a measure of patients initial function, ongoing progress and outcome, as well as to set functional goals. You can find more information about the model and its interpretation in the text below the calculator. Anterior reach each subject will attempt to squat as deeply as possible by extending the opposite lower extremity forward.
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