ADL structure for stroke patients in Japan based on the functional independence measure

T. Tsuji, S. Sonoda, K. Domen, E. Saitoh, M. Liu, N. Chino

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Abstract

The difficulty patterns of FIM (Functional Independence Measure) in Japan were determined and compared with patterns found in the United States to assess whether FIM can be used for worldwide comparisons of ADL (the activities of daily living). The FIM was measured for 190 stroke patients in several hospitals throughout Japan. The scores at admission and discharge were converted to an interval scale by Rasch analysis. Right and left brain lesion patients were analyzed separately. The FIM items were divided into two groups: motor items and cognitive items to minimize misfit. A degree of misfit was acceptable, except for bowel and bladder management, stairs, bathing, and expression. Motor items, eating, and bowel and bladder management were the easiest; stairs, bathing, and tub/shower transfers were the most difficult. The difficulty patterns of patients with left and right hemisphere lesions were almost identical. Bathing and tub/shower transfer were more difficult for Japanese patients than for those studied in the United States. Concerning the cognitive items, expression was easiest for patients with right hemisphere lesions but most difficult for those with left hemisphere lesions. Social interaction was easier for Japanese patients with left hemisphere lesions than the other patients. The item difficulty patterns in Japan differs slightly from those in the United States because of cultural differences. As countries show different patterns of difficulty, we must be careful when making international comparisons of FIM data converted by Rasch analysis.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)432-438
Number of pages7
JournalAmerican Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume74
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1995
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cerebrovascular Disorders
  • Disability Evaluation
  • Functional Assessment
  • Rehabilitation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Rehabilitation
  • General Health Professions
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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