Urdu Version of Functional Gait Assessment Scale: Reliability and Validity Study

The aim of study is to translate and culturally adapt Functional Gait Assessment Scale into Urdu language and to investigate the reliability and validity in Pakistani Stroke patients. Also check its correlation with Berg Balance Scale and Barthel Index

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Ripah International University

Faisalabad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan

About this study

The English version of the Functional Gait Assessment Scale will be translated and culturally adapted as per previous recommendation. In geriatric population, Urdu Version of Functional Gait Assessment Scale will distributed among 160 participants choose by convenience sampling technique based on pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria.To test inter and intra-observer reliability of the final Urdu Version of Functional Gait Assessment Scale, Barthel Index and Berg Balance Scale, questionnaire will be filled on the same day. Data will be entered and analyzed using Statistical Package of Social Sciences Version 24. Internal consistency will be analyzed with Cronbach alpha value. Test- retest reliability will be assessed for intra-class correlation coefficient. The Urdu Version of Functional Gait Assessment Scale was evaluated for content validity, construct validity, criterion validity and responsiveness.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Age at least 18 years
Post stroke patients past 3 months
Both gender patients are included

Exclusion criteria

Patient suffering from any neurological disorder
Patient suffering from any musculoskeletal disorder
Patients who are post stroke less than 3 months

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Functional Gait Assessment Scale

Time frame: 1st day

Functional Gait Assessment Scale is used to evaluate the constructions of balance and gait in ambulatory stroke patients. Number of Test Items: 10 Scoring: Each item is scored on an ordinal scale from 0 - 3, with 0 = severe impairment, 1 = moderate impairment, 2 = mild impairment, 3 = normal ambulation, Thus, the highest score is 30/30.
Barthel Index

Time frame: 1st day

Barthel Index is use to assess the level of independence and autonomy of stroke patient in performing ADLs. It is a list of 10 elementary ADLs: feeding, grooming, bathing, dressing, bowel and bladder care, toilet use, ambulation, transfers, and stair climbing. The activities are rated through time taken and assistance used by patient. Score ranges from 0-100.
Berg Balance Scale

Time frame: 1st day

the berg balance scale is an objective assessment of balance performance based on 14 items common to daily activities. it is a 14 items scale that rate 0 (unable to perform) to 4 (normal performance) for each item. the total score is 56 points, high score higher balance ability

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

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Registry information

Official study title

Analysis of Reliability and Validity of Urdu Version of Functional Gait Assessment Scale Among Pakistani Geriatric Population

Important dates

Study start: 2021
Primary completion: 2023
Study completion: 2023
First posted: Jun 24, 2022
Registry last updated: May 8, 2024

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