The original uefi consists of 20 questions on a 5 point rating scale assessing level of difficulty in performing activities of daily living using the upper extremities including. In order to identify functional status measures for epidemiological studies among workers with mild to moderate disorders of the neck and upper extremity, a literature search was conducted for the years 1966 to 2001. Upper extremity functional scale uefs patient name. The scale was found to be reliable with a sensitivity to change superior to the sf36. Concurrent validity of the lower extremity functional scale was excellent compared with the olerud mo lander ankle score at the short and mediumterm followups r 0. 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. Extreme difficulty or unable to perform activities.
Patients from nine australian outpatient settings completed the ulfi and two established scales, the disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand dash n 214 and the upper extremity functional scale uefs n 64 concurrently to enable construct and criterion validity to be assessed. Haxby abbott, pt, phd, fnzcp 2, richard arnold, phd 3, g. Functional upper extremity levels fuel by carolyn chorich. May 12, 2017 demonstration of a quick functional assessment.
Evaluates functional status in patients diagnosed with disorders of the lower extremity, based on 20 activities. The original version of the assessment is comprised of items that require the use of both arms. Implications for occupational therapy practice the development and preliminary reliability of the functional upper extremity levels is an article that discusses the development, content validity, and interrater reliability of the fuel to assess, describe, and assist with. Two subgroups were used to assess testretest reliability at 48hour intervals n 46 and. Disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand dash instructions this questionnaire asks about your symptoms as well as your ability to perform certain activities.
The uefi is addressed to patients diagnosed with orthopaedic conditions that affect the upper limb shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand. 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. This upper extremity functional index uefi calculator assesses the functional impairment caused by upper limb disability and pain. Pdf reference values for the y balance test and the lower. Sport scale 6 questions confidence20 foto spadi dash bottom line. Upper extremity functional index msu rehabilitation. Please answer every question, based on your condition in the last week. The ability to determine the relationship between selective motor control and upper extremity function in children with unilateral cerebral palsy cp, and to measure the functional outcome and efficacy of interventions designed to improve selective motor control, has been limited by the lack of an objective, validated tool. The aim of this preliminary study was to develop the tool and determine its content validity and interrater reliability. The lower extremity functional scale is used in the assessment of patients diagnosed with lower extremity disorders and disabilities.
Lower extremity functional scale rehabmeasures database. Upper extremity functional tests outcome measures mechanics throwing protocol rtp matrix. The upper extremity function scale developed by pransky et al is a selfadministered questionnaire which can be used measure the impact of upper extremity disorders ueds on a persons ability to perform physical tasks. The score was originally developed in a cohort of 107 patients with lower extremity musculoskeletal dysfunction. The cahai is a functional assessment used to determine how much the arm and hand have recovered after stroke 57 60. We are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty with the activities listed below because of your upper limb.
Today, do you or would you have any difficulty at all with. Jul 29, 2014 at all three time points, the uefi, 3 the upper extremity functional scale uefs, the pain limitation scale pls, and the pain intensity scale pis were administered. The common functional scales to rate the grade of disease severity are the brooke scale and the vignos scale. The upper extremity functional index uefi is a patientreported outcome measure prom for quantifying ue function that has been used in. Strength and functional measurement for patients with. We are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of. Below the form there is more information on the items in the scale and how its scored. 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 original publication of the final version of continue reading motor evaluation scale for upper extremity in.
The correlation with walking speed and stepping rate on stairs was moderate at the shortterm followup r 0. Using outcome measures in the clinic physiotherapy alliance. Raschvalidated version of the upper extremity functional. Patients completed the psfs, upper extremity functional index uefi, and numeric pain rating scale nprs at baseline and followup, and were categorized as improved, stable, or worsened, using. Today, do you or would you have any difficulty with. You can read more about the scale and the original study in the text below the calculator. We are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below.
The brooke scale was designed to assess the upper extremity function. The lower extremity function scale lefs is intended to assess functional status in patients with disability of the lower extremity e. 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. Study 7 fuel functional upper extremity levels flashcards from gabe b. A reproducible, accurate, and valid assessment tool provides the ability to compare surgical interventions, evaluate physical therapy regimens, and assess novel assistive and restorative technologies. The lower extremity functional scale lefs is a questionnaire containing 20 questions about a persons ability to perform everyday tasks. Microsoft word upper extremity functional scale spanish version.
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. Goniometry for the upper extremity, part 1 duration. Development and preliminary reliability of the functional. This questionnaire asks about your symptoms as well as your ability to perform certain activities.
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. Purpose of the measure the mesupes measures quality of movement performance of the hemiparetic arm and hand in stroke patients. Assessment of upper extremity function either before or after surgical treatment has been a rapidly evolving field. Upper extremity functional scale sports therapy and rehabilitation. 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. Capabilities of upper extremity instrument cue spinal. This upper extremity functional index uefi calculator evaluates the degree of impairment to day to day life activities like housekeeping due to upper limb disability and pain. Responses are given on a 7point scale representing selfperceived difficulty in performing the action, with scores. The upper extremity functional index uefi is a patient report outcome measure used to assess functionality in the upper extremities in individuals with upper. A reproducible, accurate, and valid assessment tool provides the ability to compare surgical interventions, evaluate physical therapy regimens, and. Both scales were firstly designed for dmd, and nowadays have been used in many neuromuscular diseases.
Fuel functional upper extremity levels at tennessee state. Scale development measurement properties and clinical application. The upper extremity functional index uefi is a patient report outcome measure used to assess functionality in the upper extremities in individuals with upper limb dysfunction of musculoskeletal origin. Patients completed the psfs, upper extremity functional index uefi, and numeric pain rating scale nprs at baseline and followup, and were categorized as improved, stable, or worsened, using the global rating of change. Each activity is rated on a 7point quantitative scale ranging from 1 total assistance and the weak limb performs less than 25%.
Pdf reference values for the y balance test and the. Tool description measures functional limitation and assesses the amount of difficulty experienced in performing specific actions with one or both arms and hands in individuals with tetraplegia. We are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of your upper. 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. 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. Upper extremity functional index uefi calculator mdapp. This cohort included a broad range of lowerextremity.
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. Strength and rom strength equal side to side isokinetic testing1. Only four regionspecific upper limb tools developed for use in general populations were found in the literature. Patient specific functional scale rehabmeasures database. Upper extremity functional scale boston sports medicine. 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. This cohort included a broad range of lower extremity. If you did not have the opportunity to perform an activity in the past week, please. Fuel functional upper extremity levels at tennessee.
Upper extremity quick functional assessment dobber ot. Upper extremity function scale for upper extremity disorders. Scale development, measurement properties, and clinical application, physical therapy, 1999, 79, 43783, with permission of the american physical therapy association. The upper extremity functional index uefi is a patientreported outcome measure prom for quantifying ue function 3 that has been used in several studies of people with musculoskeletal ue problems. The upper extremity functional index evaluates the impairment the subject perceives they encounter when performing 20 types of activities of daily living. Upper extremity functional scale 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. Reliability and validity of two versions of the upper extremity. Musculoskeletal upper extremity disorders are clinically important conditions. Upper extremity function scale for upper extremity disorders overview. Reference values for the y balance test and the lower extremity functional scale in young healthy adults. The score was originally developed in a cohort of 107 patients with lowerextremity musculoskeletal dysfunction. Reliability and validity of two versions of the upper.
A twominute rest period will be given between each test. Assessment of upper extremity function sciencedirect. Construct reliability was determined by comparison with the sf36. Functional tests the following tests will be explained and demonstrated by the therapist, and then performed by the patient.
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