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A Reliability Study of the Scale for Contraversive Pushing in Stroke Patients

뇌졸중 환자의 Scale for Contraversive Pushing의 신뢰도 연구

  • Kim, Chung-Sun (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
  • Chang, Jong-Sung (Department of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School, Daegu University)
  • 김중선 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과) ;
  • 장종성 (대구대학교 대학원 재활과학과)
  • Received : 2009.10.28
  • Accepted : 2009.12.15
  • Published : 2009.12.25
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Abstract

Purpose: Pusher syndrome in stroke patients is the tendency to push strongly toward the paretic side with the non-affected limbs. The purpose of this study was to estimated inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of the Scale for Contraversive Pushing (SCP). Methods: Fourteen patients in the acute phase after stroke onset were diagnosed with pusher syndrome. Two physical therapists randomly assessed the same patients on different occasions on the same day. Almost all patients were assessed on more than one day. The inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of the SCP was estimated by calculation of the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Results: The intra-rater reliability of the SCP ranged from 0.87 to 0.97; the inter-rater reliability of the SCP ranged from 0.71 to 0.99 in sitting and standing positions. These results show good reliability for the calculated variables. Conclusion: The results provide support for the use of the SCP in assessing pusher syndrome based on its reliability in stroke patients. It may use the standardized clinical assessments in clinical implication.

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