The aim of the study is to explore the criterion validity of the Barthel index with a physical fitness test.MethodAn observational cross-sectional study was conducted. Data from the Barthel index and a physical fitness test were measured in 122 adults with intellectual disability.
The data were analysed to find out the relationship between four categories of the physical fitness test and the Barthel index.
Results:
It needs to be stressed that the correlations between the Barthel index and leg, abdominal and arm strength can confirm that these physical test are predictive of the Barthel index. The correlations between the balance variables as functional reach and single-leg stance with eyes open shown relationships with Barthel Index.
Conclusions:
We found important correlations between the physical fitness test and the Barthelindex, so we can affirm that some physical fitness features are predictor variables of the Barthel index.
Author: Antonio I Cuesta-VargasDavid Pérez-Cruzado
Credits/Source: SpringerPlus 2014, 3:543
Published on: 2014-09-22
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