Validation of the new Lucerne ICF based Multidisciplinary Observation Scale (LIMOS) for stroke patients

Beatrice Ottiger, Tim Vanbellingen, Claudia Gabriel, Elisabeth Huberle, Monica Koenig-Bruhin, Tobias Pflugshaupt, Stephan Bohlhalter, Thomas Nyffeler, Beatrice Ottiger, Tim Vanbellingen, Claudia Gabriel, Elisabeth Huberle, Monica Koenig-Bruhin, Tobias Pflugshaupt, Stephan Bohlhalter, Thomas Nyffeler

Abstract

Background: Valid and multidisciplinary assessment of a stroke patient's ability to perform activities of daily living is very important to define individual goals and to plan targeted rehabilitation. Until today, there is no observation scale that relies on International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). The aim of the present study was to develop and evaluate the reliability and validity of a new multidisciplinary observation scale for stroke patients, shortly called LIMOS, which is based on ICF.

Methods: In a first phase, LIMOS was defined, using a Delphi approach, by an expert panel and a pilot testing was conducted in a small group of stroke patients (n =10) to investigate feasibility and practicability. In a second phase, LIMOS was assessed for its reliability (internal consistency and test-retest reliability) and validity in a large cohort of stroke patients (n = 102). For convergent validity, the correlation between total scores of the LIMOS and the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) was assessed.

Results: LIMOS consisted of seven ICF chapters incorporating 45 domains. A high internal consistency (=0.98) of LIMOS was found. Furthermore, good test-retest reliability at item and subscale level was found. Principal component analysis revealed that among the seven ICF chapters, four components could be found: (1) interpersonal activities, mobility and self-care, (2) communication, (3) knowledge and general tasks, and (4) domestic life. Significant associations were found between LIMOS and the FIM indicating good convergent validity.

Conclusions: The new LIMOS is a reliable and valid observation scale for stroke patients based on ICF, which can be used by a multidisciplinary team working in a neurorehabilitation setting.

Conflict of interest statement

Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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