Validity and reliability of the unsupported upper-limb exercise test in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.
reliability
rheumatoid arthritis
unsupported upper-limb exercise test
upper extremity
validity
Journal
International journal of rheumatic diseases
ISSN: 1756-185X
Titre abrégé: Int J Rheum Dis
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101474930
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Nov 2019
Nov 2019
Historique:
received:
09
02
2019
revised:
17
05
2019
accepted:
03
09
2019
pubmed:
9
10
2019
medline:
14
4
2020
entrez:
10
10
2019
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease which affects the performance of the upper extremities. There is no method to evaluate the specific upper extremity endurance of individuals with this disease. The unsupported upper-limb exercise test (UULEX) is a performance test that evaluates upper extremity performance (functionality and endurance). The aim of this study was to examine the reliability and validity of UULEX and the minimal detectable change (MDC) in individuals with RA. The study included 71 patients (15 male, 56 female) with a mean age of 52.15 ± 10.11 years. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to assess the reliability of UULEX. MDC estimates were calculated using baseline data. Correlations of UULEX with the Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DASH), Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), 30-second push-up test and 6 pegboard ring test (6PBRT) were assessed for concurrent validity. The level, weight and duration scores of the UULEX test were found to be excellent for intra-rater reliability (ICC = 0.922, 0.960, 0.958). Intra-rater MDC values were determined to be 0.35, 2.04, and 0.80 seconds, respectively. Moderate-excellent correlations were found between UULEX and DASH, HAQ, 30-second push-up test and 6PBRT (P < .05). The results of this study showed that UULEX test is a valid and reliable method for the assessment of upper extremity performance in individuals with RA.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease which affects the performance of the upper extremities. There is no method to evaluate the specific upper extremity endurance of individuals with this disease. The unsupported upper-limb exercise test (UULEX) is a performance test that evaluates upper extremity performance (functionality and endurance).
AIM
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to examine the reliability and validity of UULEX and the minimal detectable change (MDC) in individuals with RA.
METHODS AND MATERIALS
METHODS
The study included 71 patients (15 male, 56 female) with a mean age of 52.15 ± 10.11 years. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to assess the reliability of UULEX. MDC estimates were calculated using baseline data. Correlations of UULEX with the Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DASH), Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), 30-second push-up test and 6 pegboard ring test (6PBRT) were assessed for concurrent validity.
RESULTS
RESULTS
The level, weight and duration scores of the UULEX test were found to be excellent for intra-rater reliability (ICC = 0.922, 0.960, 0.958). Intra-rater MDC values were determined to be 0.35, 2.04, and 0.80 seconds, respectively. Moderate-excellent correlations were found between UULEX and DASH, HAQ, 30-second push-up test and 6PBRT (P < .05).
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
The results of this study showed that UULEX test is a valid and reliable method for the assessment of upper extremity performance in individuals with RA.
Identifiants
pubmed: 31595690
doi: 10.1111/1756-185X.13720
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Validation Study
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
2025-2030Informations de copyright
© 2019 Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology and John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.
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