Table 3.
Test-retest reliability of the Chinese version of the Arm Activity Measure.
Item | Weighted Kappa value | 95% confidence interval (lower; upper) |
---|---|---|
Section A | ||
1. Cleaning the palm of the hand | 0.72 | 0.47; 0.97 |
2. Cutting finger nails | 0.85 | 0.72; 0.99 |
3. Cleaning the armpit | 0.78 | 0.58; 0.99 |
4. Cleaning the elbow crease | 0.78 | 0.57; 0.99 |
5. Positioning arm on a cushion or support in sitting | 0.74 | 0.50; 0.97 |
6. Putting arm through a garment sleeve | 0.86 | 0.63; 1.09 |
7. Putting on a glove | 1.00 | / |
8. Putting on a splint | 1.00 | / |
Section B | ||
1. Difficulty with balance when walking due to your arm | 0.53 | 0.26; 0.81 |
2. Hold an object still while using unaffected hand | 1.00 | / |
3. Open (affected hand) a previously opened jar | 0.79 | 0.62; 0.96 |
4. Pick up a glass, bottle, or can | 0.89 | 0.80; 0.97 |
5. Drink from a cup or mug | 0.82 | 0.65; 0.99 |
6. Brush your teeth | 0.85 | 0.73; 0.97 |
7. Tuck in your shirt | 0.83 | 0.65; 1.00 |
8. Write on paper | 0.78 | 0.63; 0.92 |
9. Eat with a knife and fork | 0.94 | 0.88; 1.00 |
10. Dial a number on home phone | 0.92 | 0.86; 0.98 |
11. Do up buttons on clothing | 0.78 | 0.64; 0.93 |
12. Comb or brush your hair | 0.82 | 0.74; 1.02 |
13. Use a key to unlock the door | 0.90 | 0.84; 0.98 |
Subscale | ICC 3, 1 | 95% confidence interval (lower; upper) |
Section A | 0.87 | 0.76; 0.93 |
Section B | 0.93 | 0.87; 0.97 |