Purpose
Assesses ADLs performed with the hands among non-ambulatory individuals with cervical SCI in a format that is less redundant and easier to administer and score than the Quadriplegia Index of Function (QIF).
- The SF-QIF contains 6 items assessing the following ADLs via interview:
1) Transfers
2) Grooming
3) Bed mobility
4) Dressing
5) Feeding
6) Wheelchair management
- Items are scored on a 5-point scale based on assistance required to complete the task with scores ranging 0 (Dependent) to 4 (Independent).
- The maximum score is 24 points with no weighted system for scoring.
Required Training
No Training
Instrument Reviewers
Initially reviewed by Eileen Tseng, PT, DPT, NCS, Rachel Tappan, PT, NCS, and the SCI EDGE task force of the Neurology Section of the APTA in 4/2012
Professional Association Recommendation
Recommendations for use of the instrument from the Neurology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association’s Multiple Sclerosis Taskforce (MSEDGE), Parkinson’s Taskforce (PD EDGE), Spinal Cord Injury Taskforce (PD EDGE), Stroke Taskforce (StrokEDGE), Traumatic Brain Injury Taskforce (TBI EDGE), and Vestibular Taskforce (Vestibular EDGE) are listed below. These recommendations were developed by a panel of research and clinical experts using a modified Delphi process.
For detailed information about how recommendations were made, please visit: http://www.neuropt.org/go/healthcare-professionals/neurology-section-outcome-measures-recommendations
Abbreviations:
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HR
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Highly Recommend
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R
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Recommend
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LS / UR
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Reasonable to use, but limited study in target group / Unable to Recommend
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NR
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Not Recommended
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Recommendations based on SCI AIS Classification:
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AIS A/B
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AIS C/D
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SCI EDGE
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NR
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NR
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Recommendations for entry-level physical therapy education and use in research:
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Students should learn to administer this tool? (Y/N)
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Students should be exposed to tool? (Y/N)
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Appropriate for use in intervention research studies? (Y/N)
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Is additional research warranted for this tool (Y/N)
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SCI EDGE
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No
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No
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Yes
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Not reported
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Considerations
- The SF-QIF may be limited in distinguishing between individuals with C7 and C8 level of lesions (Marino & Goin 1999)
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