Rasch analysis of a new hierarchical scoring system for evaluating hand function on the motor assessment scale for stroke.

Conclusion. Following a multistep process of test development, analysis, and refinement, we have redesigned the two scales that comprise the hand function items on the MAS. The hand movement scale contains an empirically validated 10-behavior hierarchy and the hand activities item contains an empirically validated 8-behavior hierarchy. PMID: 25177513 [PubMed]
Source: Stroke Research and Treatment - Category: Neurology Tags: Stroke Res Treat Source Type: research