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Marcelo Riberto1, Daniel Amorim Tavares2, José Ragide Jamal Rimoli1
1Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil.
Introduction:
The Spinal Cord Independence Measure (SCIM III) specifically assesses individuals with spinal cord injuries.
Objective:
To translate and validate the Brazilian version of SCIM III.
Method:
SCIM III was translated, back-translated and adapted to the Portuguese language. Two interviewers assessed 83 subjects with spinal cord injuries in each one of seven collaborating rehabilitation centers. Functional Independence Measure (FIM™) and ASIA motor and sensory indices were also used. After six months, subjects were re-evaluated with the same instruments.
Results:
Examiners clearly understood the Brazilian version of SCIM III. Inter-rater intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was 0.918, and test-retest ICC was 0.991. After six months, the variation of gains in the FIM™ positively correlated with gains in SCIM III.
Conclusion:
The Brazilian version of the SCIM III is easy to understand, has good psychometric properties, and is valid.
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