Author/Authors :
Abdollahi Fard Iraj نويسنده NIOC Exploration Directorate, Tehran, Iran Abdollahi Fard Iraj , Ezzati Kamran نويسنده Department of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Guilan, Iran. Ezzati Kamran , Salavati Mahyar نويسنده Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Shakeri Hasan نويسنده Associate Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Esmaili Kimia نويسنده Physiotherapist
Abstract :
Background: Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) is used in the assessment of upper extremity motor function in stroke patients. This scale contains 15 items and assesses joint-segment movements and functional tasks.
Objectives: Translation and assessment of internal consistency and reliability of the Persian version of WMFT in Iranian stroke patients.
Materials and Methods: After translation (based on the international quality of life assessment method), the Persian version of WMFT was used in 56 stroke patients. Item-level internal consistency was assessed using Spearman’s correlation, reliability in frequent tests using Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC), and internal consistency using Cronbachʹs alpha coefficient.
Results: Translation was simple in 94.4% of items, and the quality of translation was favorable in 89.7% of cases. A high correlation was observed between the most of items and total WMFT score. Based on ICC, reliability in frequent tests was high (from 0.97 and 0.99). Internal consistency was 0.78 in scores obtained.
Conclusion: The Persian version of WMFT has a favorable reliability for use in the assessment and development of rehabilitation programs for improving functional abilities of upper extremities in Iranian stroke patients.
