Development and validation of the Chinese version of the Reintegration to Normal Living Index for use with stroke patients
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2011-02
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Pang, M. Y.
Lau, R. W.
Yeung, P. K.
Liao, L. R.
Chung, R. C.
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OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate a Chinese version of the Reintegration to Normal
Living Index. DESIGN: Descriptive case-series. SUBJECTS: Seventy-five individuals with
chronic stroke and 55 age-matched healthy subjects. METHODS: The English version of the
Reintegration to Normal Living Index was translated into Chinese using standardized
procedures, and then administered to both the stroke and control groups. The same
instrument was administered again to the stroke subjects 1-2 weeks later. RESULTS: The
Chinese version of the Reintegration to Normal Living Index had good internal
consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.92) and test-retest reliability (intraclass
coefficient = 0.87). The minimal detectable difference of the Index score was 14.8 (out
of 100). Convergent validity of the Index was demonstrated by its significant
association with Frenchay Activities Index (r = 0.439, p < 0.001) and Personal
Wellbeing Index (r = 0.250, p = 0.033) scores among stroke subjects. The Reintegration
to Normal Living Index score was significantly lower in the stroke group than in
controls (p < 0.001), thus demonstrating discriminant validity. Factor analysis
confirmed the two-factor structure of the Index, namely, daily functioning and
perception of self. CONCLUSION: The Reintegration to Normal Living Index is a reliable
and valid tool for assessing satisfaction with community reintegration among Chinese
people with chronic stroke.
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Pang, M. Y., R. W. Lau, P. K. Yeung, L. R. Liao, et al. 2011. "Development and validation of the Chinese version of the Reintegration to Normal Living
Index for use with stroke patients." Journal of rehabilitation medicine : official journal of the UEMS European Board of
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 43(3): 243-250.