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STUDY DESIGN: 55 subjects with upper limb amputation were administered the T-MAP
twice within one week. PURPOSE: To develop a timed measure of activity
performance for persons with upper limb amputation (T-MAP); examine the measure's
internal consistency, test-retest reliability and validity; and compare scores by
prosthesis use. INTRODUCTION: Measures of activity performance for persons with
upper limb amputation are needed The time required to perform daily activities is
a meaningful metric that implication for participation in life roles. METHODS:
Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were evaluated. Construct
validity was examined by comparing scores by amputation level. Exploratory
analyses compared sub-group scores, and examined correlations with other
measures. RESULTS: Scale alpha was 0.77, ICC was 0.93. Timed scores differed by
amputation level. Subjects using a prosthesis took longer to perform all tasks.
T-MAP was not correlated with other measures of dexterity or activity, but was
correlated with pain for non-prosthesis users. DISCUSSION: The timed scale had
adequate internal consistency and excellent test-retest reliability. CONCLUSIONS:
Analyses support reliability and construct validity of the T-MAP. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 2c "outcomes" research.
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