Measurement properties of the Reaching Performance Scale for Stroke.
Flávia Priscila Paiva Vianna de AndradeRosimeire Simprini PadulaAline Cristiane BindaMaria Liliane da SilvaSandra Regina AlouchePublished in: Disability and rehabilitation (2019)
Reaching Performance Scale for Stroke showed excellent reliability and redundant internal consistency. The construct validity with the Fugl-Meyer scale was strong. Reaching Performance Scale for Stroke was able to discriminate individuals with different levels of upper limb impairment.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONPost-stroke individuals develop compensatory strategies to perform reaching movements with the paretic upper limb.The Reaching Performance Scale for Stroke provides a quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the reach-to-grasp movement.The Reaching Performance Scale for Stroke is suitable for use with Brazilian-Portuguese speakers and has adequate reliability and validity.