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<u>Description:</u> | |||
*The Rivermead Mobility Index is appropriate for a range of disabilities that include anything from being bedridden to being able to run | |||
15 items: | |||
*14-self-reported items | |||
*1 direct observation item | |||
*Items progress in difficulty | |||
*Items are coded as either 0 or 1, depending on whether the patient can complete the task according to specific instructions | |||
*Items receive a score of 0 for a "No" response and 1 for a "Yes" response | |||
*Total scores are determined by summing the points for all items | |||
*A maximum of 15 points is possible; higher scores indicate better mobility performance | |||
*A score of "0" indicates an inability to perform any of the activities on the measure | |||
== Reference<br> == | == Reference<br> == |
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Objective
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The Rivermead Mobility Index assesses functional mobility in gait, balance and transfers after stroke
Intended Population
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Those with a diagnosis of Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, Lower Limb Amputees
Method of Use[edit | edit source]
Description:
- The Rivermead Mobility Index is appropriate for a range of disabilities that include anything from being bedridden to being able to run
15 items:
- 14-self-reported items
- 1 direct observation item
- Items progress in difficulty
- Items are coded as either 0 or 1, depending on whether the patient can complete the task according to specific instructions
- Items receive a score of 0 for a "No" response and 1 for a "Yes" response
- Total scores are determined by summing the points for all items
- A maximum of 15 points is possible; higher scores indicate better mobility performance
- A score of "0" indicates an inability to perform any of the activities on the measure
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