Article
Clinical Neurology
Danilo Carrozzino, Kaj Sparle Christensen, Fiammetta Cosci
Summary: This study compared the construct and criterion validity of three commonly used depression assessment tools using clinimetric principles. Results showed that WHO-5 and MDI outperformed BDI-II in terms of construct and criterion validity.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Giovanni Mansueto, Danilo Carrozzino, Kaj Sparle Christensen, Salvatore Cardellicchio, Aldo Pezzuto, Kenneth Abrams, Michael Zvolensky, Fiammetta Cosci
Summary: Smoking abstinence expectancies refer to beliefs about the short-term psychological and physiological effects of quitting smoking. The Smoking Abstinence Expectancies Questionnaire (SAEQ) is a commonly used tool for evaluating these beliefs, with further evaluation needed. The Italian version of the SAEQ has been validated using CLIPROM criteria, confirming its construct validity and sensitivity.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Danilo Carrozzino, Kaj Sparle Christensen, Giovanni Mansueto, Fiammetta Cosci
Summary: This study used clinimetric principles to assess the construct validity of the Smoker Complaint Scale (SCS) for nicotine withdrawal symptoms, finding it to be a multidimensional measure with a particularly valid four-item subscale (SCS4) for evaluating symptom severity. Affective symptoms of withdrawal were found to precede cognitive symptoms, indicating the SCS4's sensitivity in differentiating severity levels of withdrawal symptoms.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Ilknur Naz, Busra Turgut, Ozlem Ediboglu, Cenk Kirakli
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the De-Morton Mobility Index (DEMMI) in ICU survivors. The results showed that the Turkish version of DEMMI had excellent internal consistency and construct validity, and it can be used to measure the mobility of ICU survivors.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Danilo Carrozzino, Kaj S. Christensen, Giovanni Mansueto, Julia Brailovskaia, Jurgen Margraf, Fiammetta Cosci
Summary: The study found that ES, RS, and PMH demonstrated similar sensitivity and construct validity, with only minor adjustments needed. ES showed a strong negative correlation with neuroticism. Limitations of the study include a limited sample source and the cross-sectional design restricting the generalizability of the conclusions.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Maria Dolores Gor-Garcia-Fogeda, Roberto Cano-de-la-Cuerda, Janis J. Daly, Francisco Molina-Rueda
Summary: The study evaluated the construct validity of the GAIT in patients with multiple sclerosis, finding high validity with excellent correlation with RVGA and moderate correlation with functional mobility measures, but lower correlation with speed measures and impairments affecting gait patterns such as balance or muscle tone.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Yuqun Zhang, Xiaoyan Wang, Danilo Carrozzino, Yonggui Yuan
Summary: The study found that the Chinese version of the Euthymia Scale performs well in terms of clinimetric sensitivity and concurrent validity, effectively differentiating between different groups of patients, sensitively discriminating depressed from non-depressed patients, and showing negative correlations with measures of depression and anxiety.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY & PSYCHOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aafreen, Ashfaque Khan, Ausaf Ahmad, Abdur Raheem Khan, Neeraj Maurya, Mohammed M. Alameer, Ahmad H. Hakamy, Mohammed A. Hakami, Yousef M. Alshehre, Mohammed Aljahni, Karthick Balasubramanian, Mohammed M. Alshehri, Mohammad Abu Shaphe
Summary: The study demonstrates that the Surgimap smartphone application and Surgimap system software have high correlation and reliability in measuring craniovertebral angle in different positions and age groups. The measurement of CVA in sitting position was significantly lower than in standing position, regardless of methodology or age. Both positions showed high intra-rater reliability.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sanel Teljigovic, Marianne Lindahl, Camilla Molholm von Magius, Gisela Sjogaard, Karen Sogaard, Louise Fleng Sandal
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the internal consistency and construct validity of the Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment Questionnaire (SMFA) in older adults undergoing physical rehabilitation in an outpatient setting. Adequate internal consistency and construct validity were found for the SMFA, particularly in relation to physical health status. However, there were only fair correlations between SMFA scores and clinical outcome measures, indicating limitations in capturing muscle strength and functional capacity.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Cecilia Estrada-Barranco, Ismael Sanz-Esteban, Maria Jose Gimenez-Mestre, Roberto Cano-de-la-Cuerda, Francisco Molina-Rueda
Summary: The objective of this study was to determine the validity of the Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke (PASS) to predict functionality at each stage of recovery in stroke patients. The results showed that the PASS scale has good predictive validity for functionality in the acute, subacute, and chronic stages. The score on the PASS scale upon admission can predict the functionality of stroke patients after 12 months.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Moslem Cheraghifard, Ghorban Taghizadeh, Malahat Akbarfahimi, Aaron M. Eakman, Seyed-Hossein Hosseini, Akram Azad
Summary: The study found that the MAPA has good reliability and validity in chronic stroke survivors, and is able to effectively differentiate between patients of different ages and levels of disability.
TOPICS IN STROKE REHABILITATION
(2021)
Review
Psychiatry
Danilo Carrozzino, Chiara Patierno, Jenny Guidi, Carmen Berrocal Montiel, Jianxin Cao, Mary E. Charlson, Kaj Sparle Christensen, John Concato, Carlos De las Cuevas, Jose De Leon, Ajandek Eory, Marcelo Pio Fleck, Toshi A. Furukawa, Ralph I. Horwitz, Andrew A. Nierenberg, Chiara Rafanelli, Hongxing Wang, Thomas N. Wise, Nicoletta Sonino, Giovanni A. Fava
Summary: PROMs are self-rated scales and indices developed to improve the detection of patients' subjective experience. The psychometric model's limitations highlight the need for a more suitable framework, such as clinimetrics. Clinimetric and psychometric approaches differ in terms of characteristics related to reliability, sensitivity, validity, and clinical utility of instruments.
PSYCHOTHERAPY AND PSYCHOSOMATICS
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Karim Jamal, Adrien Penisson, Stephan Rostagno, Cyril Duclos
Summary: Proprioception is often impaired in poststroke individuals, but there is limited consensus on the best tools for assessing it. This study evaluated the psychometric properties of different tests used to assess proprioception in poststroke individuals and found that the quality of existing tests is low. Technological devices, such as robotic orthoses or muscle vibration, may provide the best potential for assessing the different subcomponents of proprioception. Further research is needed to develop and investigate these approaches.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGIC PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Krystyna Jaracz, Barbara Grabowska-Fudala, Pawel Kleka, Maciej Tomczak, Anna Smelkowska, Aleksandra Pawlicka, Krystyna Gorna
Summary: The study aimed to translate and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Polish Caregiver Burden Scale in caregivers of stroke patients. The results showed acceptable internal consistency and good convergent validity, with limited support for factorial validity and structural integrity.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gustavo De Siqueira, Ruth Mabry, Huda Al Siyabi, Ahmad Adeel, Sadmira Malaj, Adewale Oyeyemi
Summary: This study aims to examine the construct validity of PANES-O and compare the subjective perceptions with objective measures in Muscat, Oman. Walkability index scores were calculated for 35 study areas, and a community survey was conducted using the PANES-O instrument. The results provide preliminary support for the construct validity of PANES-O. Rating: 7 out of 10.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ramon Tavora Viana, Erika de Freitas Araujo, Lidiane Andrea Oliveira Lima, Luci Fuscaldi Teixeira-Salmela, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria
Summary: The evaluation of self-rated health (SRH) differs in individuals with chronic post-stroke disabilities depending on the types of questions and health/functioning domains.
Article
Rehabilitation
Heyriane Martins dos Santos, Gabriela Santos Pereira, Leia Cordeiro de Oliveira, Paula Karina da Silva, Michael Goncalves Lima, Victor Hugo Alexandre de Amorim Feliz, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria, Soraia Micaela Silva
Summary: The purpose of this study was to analyze the diagnostic capacity and accuracy of WHODAS 2.0 in stroke survivors. The results showed that a cutoff point of 39.62 was acceptable for distinguishing individuals with moderate/severe disability from those with no or mild disability, with reasonable sensitivity and specificity.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Paula da Cruz Peniche, Larissa Tavares Aguiar, Maria Teresa Ferreira dos Reis, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
Sherindan Ayessa Ferreira de Brito, Aline Alvim Scianni, Paula da Cruz Peniche, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria
Summary: This systematic review aimed to summarize the measurement properties and the clinical utility of measurement tools used in telerehabilitation for individuals with neurological conditions. The results showed that out of the 43 identified measurement tools, 22 had sufficient measurement properties and clinical utility. Further research is needed to investigate measurement error, content validity, structural validity, and responsiveness. Rating: 8 out of 10.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Heyriane Martins dos Santos, Gabriela Santos Pereira, Leia Cordeiro de Oliveira, Paula Karina Da Silva, Michael Goncalves Lima, Christina Danielli C. De Morais Faria, Soraia Micaela Silva
Summary: This study aimed to identify the main biopsychosocial factors associated with disability level after stroke using the ICF model. A cross-sectional study was conducted with chronic stroke survivors, and disability was assessed. The results showed that limited locomotor ability, dissatisfaction regarding activities and participation, and the non-return to work were associated with disability.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Camila Lima Gervasio Mendes, Marcela Aline Fernandes Braga, Edvania Andrade de Moura Silva, Aline Alvim Scianni, Luci Fuscaldi Teixeira-Salmela, Kenia Kiefer Parreiras de Menezes, Iza de Faria-Fortini, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria
Summary: This study aimed to compare the quality of life among individuals with stroke before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that individuals reported worse overall quality of life and specific domains during the pandemic compared to before.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Luana Cristina da Silva, Christina Danielli Coelho de Moraes Faria, Paula da Cruz Peniche, Sherindan Ayessa Ferreira de Brito, Larissa Tavares Aguiar
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the validity of the 2-minute walk test (2MWT) and the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) in assessing exercise capacity and cardiorespiratory fitness of individuals with chronic stroke. The study found a high correlation between the distance covered in the 2MWT and 6MWT, as well as a moderate correlation between the distance covered in the 2MWT and VO2peak. Prediction equations were developed to estimate VO2peak and the distance covered in the 6MWT.
TOPICS IN STROKE REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Soraia Micaela Silva, Tamires Mariana de Freitas Vieira Dutra, Marcela Aline Fernandes Braga, Edvania Andrade de Moura Silva, Iza de Faria-Fortini, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria
Summary: In this study conducted in Brazil, a developing country, gender and education level were found to be significant predictors of access to healthcare services within one month of stroke. However, overall, patients had less access to healthcare services than recommended. This has significant implications for the health and functional outcomes of stroke survivors.
PHYSIOTHERAPY RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Juliane Franco, Paula Fernanda de Sousa Silva, Alice Rausch Menezes, Sherindan Ayessa Ferreira de Brito, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria
Summary: The purpose of this study was to compare the trunk biomechanical characteristics during sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit tasks in stroke survivors and healthy-matched controls. The results showed that stroke survivors had a greater range of trunk forward flexion and longer duration for both tasks.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Maria Teresa Ferreira dos Reis, Larissa Tavares Aguiar, Paula da Cruz Peniche, Christina Danielli coelho de Morais Faria
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the validity of six age-predicted maximum heart rate equations after stroke. The results showed that the equations developed for non-disabled individuals were not suitable for individuals after stroke, except for equation (6) proposed by Brawner, which showed the best results but should still be used with caution.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Jordana P. Magalhaes, Iza Faria-Fortini, Tamires M. F. Dutra, Romeu Sant'Anna, Carolina LA Soares, Luci F. Teixeira-Salmela, Christina D. C. M. Faria
Summary: This study aimed to compare access to rehabilitation professionals by individuals with stroke before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. The findings showed that the access to rehabilitation professionals was similar between the two periods, but the actual number of accessed professionals was lower than the number of referrals. This indicates a compromised comprehensiveness of care for individuals with stroke, regardless of the pandemic.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sherindan Ayessa Ferreira de Brito, Aline Alvim Scianni, Bruna Mara Franco Silveira, Elem Rodrigues Martins de Oliveira, Maria Eduarda Mateus, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of high-intensity respiratory muscle training in improving muscle strength, functional outcomes, and quality of life in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Through a randomized controlled trial, patients will be assigned to either the experimental group or the control group and undergo home-based intervention for 8 weeks. The results will provide valuable information for clinical practice.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Oriana Ciani, Anthony M. Manyara, Philippa Davies, Derek Stewart, Christopher J. Weir, Amber E. Young, Jane Blazeby, Nancy J. Butcher, Sylwia Bujkiewicz, An-Wen Chan, Dalia Dawoud, Martin Offringa, Mario Ouwens, Asbjorn Hrobjartssson, Alain Amstutz, Luca Bertolaccini, Vito Domenico Bruno, Declan Devane, Christina D. C. M. Faria, Peter B. Gilbert, Ray Harris, Marissa Lassere, Lucio Marinelli, Sarah Markham, John H. Powers, Yousef Rezaei, Laura Richert, Falk Schwendicke, Larisa G. Tereshchenko, Achilles Thoma, Alparslan Turan, Andrew Worrall, Robin Christensen, Gary S. Collins, Joseph S. Ross, Rod S. Taylor
Summary: Interventional trials that use surrogate endpoints to evaluate treatment effects are increasingly common. However, there is currently inconsistency and lack of clarity in the definition and interpretation of surrogate endpoints. Surrogate endpoints are used as substitutes for the treatment effects on ultimate outcomes of interest. While traditionally biomarkers have been the focus of surrogate endpoint consideration, intermediate outcomes that include measures of function or symptoms can also act as surrogate endpoints. However, there is a lack of consensus among stakeholders on accepting and interpreting intermediate outcomes as surrogate endpoints. Better understanding and reporting on the use of surrogate endpoints in interventional trials is urgently needed.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jordana de Paula Magalhaes, Iza de Faria-Fortini, Zaqueline Fernandes Guerra, Nathalia Aparecida Gravito Rodrigues, Romeu Vale Sant'Anna, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria
Summary: This study compared the sociodemographic and clinico-functional characteristics of stroke patients during different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that in the early phase, patients had more risk factors, higher smoking rates, more severe stroke severity, and higher level of disability. However, in the late phase, only the incidence of ischemic stroke increased.
EINSTEIN-SAO PAULO
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Kenia Kiefer Parreiras de Menezes, Aline Alvim Scianni, Patrick Roberto Avelino, Iza de Faria-Fortini, Luci Fuscaldi Teixeira-Salmela, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria
Summary: This study aimed to investigate which residual sensorimotor impairments would best explain functional independence during hospitalization after a stroke. The results showed that balance was the most important factor in explaining functional independence, while sensory function and upper limb motor function also contributed to the explained variance.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
