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The reliability of the wolf motor function test for assessing upper extremity function after stroke.

D M Morris1, G Uswatte, J E Crago

  • 1Division of Physical Therapy, University of Alabama, Birmingham 35294, USA. morrisd@uab.edu

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
|June 2, 2001
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The Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) reliably assesses upper extremity function in adults with hemiplegia. This study confirms its high interrater and test-retest reliability for performance time and functional ability.

Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Neuroscience
  • Clinical Assessment Tools

Background:

  • Upper extremity motor dysfunction is common in adults with hemiplegia.
  • Accurate and reliable assessment tools are crucial for tracking recovery and guiding interventions.
  • The Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) is utilized to evaluate motor function, but its reliability requires thorough examination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the interrater and test-retest reliability of the Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT).
  • To assess the reliability of the WMFT in adults diagnosed with chronic hemiplegia and moderate motor impairment.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved 24 adults with chronic hemiplegia.
  • The WMFT, comprising 15 functional tasks, was administered twice with a 2-week interval.

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  • Performance time and a 6-point functional ability scale were used for scoring, with blinded, trained therapists assessing videotaped sessions.

    • Main Results:

    • High interrater reliability was observed for performance time (≥0.97) and functional ability (≥0.88).
    • Excellent internal consistency was found for both performance time and functional ability across test administrations.
    • Strong test-retest reliability (≥0.90 for time, ≥0.95 for ability) and stable absolute scores indicate consistent measurement over time.

    Conclusions:

    • The Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) demonstrates high interrater reliability, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability.
    • The WMFT is a stable and reliable instrument for assessing upper extremity motor function in adults with hemiplegia.