The italian version of the lower extremity functional scale. Lower extremity functional scale cpr physical therapy in eugene. The score was originally developed in a cohort of 107 patients with lower extremity musculoskeletal dysfunction. Lower extremity functional scale rehabmeasures database. 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 selfreport questionnaire created to evaluate a patients functional status in a wide spectrum of lower extremity musculoskeletal conditions.
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. Clinical interpretation of a lowerextremity functional. 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. The modified lower extremity functional scale we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below.
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 lower extremity functional scale lefs can be used to evaluate the functional impairment of a patient with a disorder of one or both lower. 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 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 purpose of this study was to assess the reliability, construct validity, and sensitivity to change of the lower extremity functional scale lefs. The italian version of the lower extremity functional scale was reliable, valid, and responsive article in journal of clinical epidemiology 635. The lower extremity functional scale lefs is intended to assess functional status in patients with disability of the lower extremity e. The lower extremity functional scale lefs we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with activities listed below.
Today, do you or would you have any difficulty with. The patientspecific functional scale this useful questionnaire can be used to quantify activity limitation and measure functional outcome for patients with any orthopaedic condition. 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. Lower extremity functional scal optumhealth provider. Upper extremity functional index uefi qld worksafe. Measurement properties of the lower extremity functional.
The authors are from mcmaster university in hamilton ontario. Lower extremity functional scale initial visit please rate your pain level with activity. Pdf rasch analysis of the lower extremity functional. The subject is not allowed to use hands for balance or have the body supported. The dutch lower extremity functional scale was highly. The italian version of the lower extremity functional. Translation, crosscultural adaptation and analysis of the. The lower extremity functional scale lefs is a questionnaire containing 20 questions about a persons ability to perform everyday tasks. No pain 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 very severe pain today. 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. A twominute rest period will be given between each test. 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 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 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. 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 your lower limb problem for which you are currently seeking attention. Une version canadienne francaise du lower extremity. The lefs is easy to administer and score and is applicable to a wide range of disability levels and conditions and all lowerextremity sites. This lower extremity functional scale lefs calculator determines functional status in patients suffering from lower extremity disorders and disabilities. Reliability and validity of the taiwan chinese version of. The lower extremity functional scale lefs is a wellknown and validated instrument for measurement of lower extremity function. 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. Using outcome measures in the clinic jenniferharwood. Reliability and validity of the taiwan chinese version of the. 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. 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.
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. Scale development, measurement properties, and clinical application. Lower extremity functional scale lefs spine and injury clinic. The aim of this preliminary study was to develop the tool and. 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. We are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of your. The lower extremity functional scale lefs is a regionspecific functional outcome measure designed for patients with lower extremity musculoskeletal dysfunction. Measurement properties of the lower extremity functional scale. 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. Please rate your progress with functional activities from start of therapy to this point in time.
Development and preliminary reliability of the functional. Little to no data is available on the discriminant validity of alternative questionnaires that measure the same construct, for. Lower extremity functional scale city center rehab. Normative data for the lower extremity functional scale lefs ncbi. 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. Anterior reach each subject will attempt to squat as deeply as possible by extending the opposite lower extremity forward. We are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of. The aim of this preliminary study was to develop the tool and determine its content validity and interrater reliability. Complete at the end of the history and prior to physical examination. The lefs was administered to 107 patients with lowerextremity. The lower extremity functional scale is used in the assessment of patients diagnosed with lower extremity disorders and disabilities. It can be used to monitor the patient over time and to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention. 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. The functional upper extremity levels fuel is a new classification tool to assess a persons upperextremity functional and physical performance after sustaining a stroke. Back and lower extremity functional scale we are interested in knowing whether you are having difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of your back andor lower limb problem for which you are currently seeking attention. Scale development, measurement properties, and clinical application background and purpose. Lower extremity functional scale eckert chiropractic center. In this study, a taiwan chinese version was adapted and its validity and reliability were tested. It consists of 20 items that refer to different types of activities and can be used to monitor disease or recovery progress. 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.
Scale development, measurement properties, and clinical application, physical therapy, 1999, 79, 43783, with permission of the american physical therapy association. There is more information about the score interpretation and other uses of the scale below the form. Using outcome measures in the clinic jenniferharwoodbscpt. Upper extremity functional index uefi assesses the functional impairment caused by upper limb disability and pain. 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. Upper extremity functional index msu rehabilitation. Today, do you or would you have any difficulty at all with.
Scale development, measurement properties, and clinical application, physical therapy, 199, 79, 43783, with permission of the american physical therapy association. The upper extremity functional index uefi is a selfadministered questionnaire which measures disability in people. High construct validity of the lower extremity functional scale was demonstrated using rasch analysis. Scoring the lower extremity functional scale lefs questionnaire. The lower extremity functional scale lefs clear lake and. The lower extremity functional scale physical therapy in. 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. There have been many outcome measures that have been validated in the literature.
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