Measurement characteristics and clinical utility of the stroke rehabilitation assessment of movement among stroke patients

The only way I can see any usefulness of this is if the results lead directly to a stroke protocol that will fix the problems. Testing like this is usually useless, it does nothing to bring more recovery to the survivor.  I remember complete therapy sessions only doing testing, no therapy at all.
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Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , Volume 95(1) , Pgs. 207-208.

NARIC Accession Number: J67792.  What's this?
ISSN: 0003-9993.
Author(s): Sullivan, Jane E.
Project Number: H133B090024.
Publication Year: 2014.
Number of Pages: 2.
Abstract: Article reviews the psychometric properties of the Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement (STREAM), an outcome measure that examines voluntary limb movement of the arm and leg and basic mobility after stroke. The 2 limb subscales are scored on a 3-point ordinal scale. Scoring considers the excursion and quality of limb movement compared with the less-impaired side. The mobility subscale is scored on a 4-point ordinal considering the quality of movement, whole versus part completion of the task, use of a device, and assistance required. A total of 20 points is available for each limb scale, and 30 points are available for the mobility scale. Scores are converted to percentages to allow for items that were not tested. The measure can be completed in 15 minutes with equipment typically found in the clinic. Excellent reliability, concurrent validity with other commonly used clinical tests, minimal detectable change data, and normative values have been established. The STREAM has been reported to be responsive to change in acute stroke. A full review of the STREAM, as well as reviews of nearly 200 other instruments, can be found at www.rehabmeasures.org.
Descriptor Terms: BODY MOVEMENT, LIMBS, MEASUREMENTS, MOBILITY, MOTOR SKILLS, OUTCOMES, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, STROKE.

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Citation: Sullivan, Jane E. (2014). Measurement characteristics and clinical utility of the stroke rehabilitation assessment of movement among stroke patients. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 95(1), Pgs. 207-208. Retrieved 4/11/2014, from REHABDATA database.