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This study assessed the reliability of the interRAI Community Health Assessment
(interRAI CHA) and Deafblind Supplement (DbS). The interRAI CHA and DbS
represents a multidimensional, standardized assessment instrument for use with
adults (18 and older) who are deafblind. The interrater reliability of the
instrument was tested through the completion of dual assessments with 44
individuals who were deafblind in the province of Ontario, Canada. Overall,
nearly 50% of items had a kappa value of at least 0.60, indicating fair to
substantial agreement for these items. Several items related to psychosocial
well-being, mood, and sense of involvement had kappa scores of less than 0.40.
However, among these items with low kappa values, most (78%) showed at least 70%
agreement between the two assessors. The internal consistency of several health
subscales, embedded within the assessment, was also very good and ranged from
0.63 to 0.93. The interRAI CHA and DbS represents a reliable instrument for
assessing adults with deafblindness to better understand their needs, abilities,
and preferences.
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