Functional Efficiency of Self-sufficiency Test (FEST)

July 29, 2025 updated by: Jana Vyskotova, Palacky University

Development and Testing of a New Tool for Evaluating Functional Self-sufficiency in Post-acute Stroke Patients

The aim of this study is to design and validate new tool for evaluation of self-sufficiency in post-acute stroke patients. And further identify the factors influencing changes in the Functional Efficiency of Self-sufficiency Test (FEST) in post-acute rehabilitation care.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The research included the development of the FEST and its validation and the determination of the influence of selected factors on the change in functional self-sufficiency assessed by FEST.

The FEST consists of nine assessed categories (mobility, stability, locomotion, dressing, hygiene, eating, household care, communication, finances), which allow a comprehensive assessment of the current status of post-acute stroke patients. Patients meeting inclusion criteria are screened: 1/ diagnosed with ischemic or haemorrhagic stroke in the post-acute stage; 2/ aged ≥18 years; 3/ stable vital functions; 4/ rehabilitation load of 4 hours per day; 5/ maintained swallowing functions. Exclusion criteria: 1/ tracheostomy; 2/ not recommended by psychotherapist due to cognitive deficit and unwillingness; 3/ severe sensory deficit (hearing, vision). Patients are tested at the beginning (first measurement) and at the end of the post-acute rehabilitation care (second measurement) at the rehabilitation institute. The battery of tests included FEST, BI, the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT).

Descriptive statistics will use for the basic statistical analysis. Cronbach's alpha will use to assess reliability. The correlation between variables will calculate using Spearman's and Pearson's correlation coefficients and the biserial correlation coefficient. Construct validity will assess using factor analysis. The difference between independent samples will verify by two-sample t-test. The effect of baseline demographic characteristics (age, gender), and UA functional status on the improvement in the level of self-sufficiency measured by FEST will verify by multivariate linear regression. All tests will perform at a significance level of 0.05. IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows (version 23.0) statistical software will use for statistical processing (Armonk, NY: IBM Corp).

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

164

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Czechia
    • Czech
      • Olomouc, Czech, Czechia, 77515
        • Palacky University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

post-acute stroke adult patients

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • diagnosed with ischemic or haemorrhagic stroke in the post-acute stage; aged ≥18 years; stable vital functions; rehabilitation load of 4 hours per day; maintained swallowing functions.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • tracheostomy; not recommended by psychotherapist due to cognitive deficit and unwillingness; severe sensory deficit (hearing, vision).

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Psychometric characteristics validation
Time Frame: 1.8.2024-31.8.2025
The following tests will be performed on the FEST test: internal consistency, correlation between variables, convergent validity, and factor analysis. The psychometric properties of the FEST will be compared with those of the Barthel Index and the Action Research Arm Test.
1.8.2024-31.8.2025

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Palacky University

Investigators

  • Study Director: Helena Kisvetrova, Palacky University Olomouc

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

August 1, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 31, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

April 30, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 24, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 23, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

July 24, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 31, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 29, 2025

Last Verified

July 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 61989592

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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