Journal article
The Lower Limb Amputee Measurement Scale: Reliability and predictive validity
Abstract
This study assesses the reliability and predictive validity of the Lower Limb Extremity Amputee Measurement Scale (LLAMS), which is an assessment tool designed to predict the length of stay (LOS) of patients with lower limb amputations in a rehabilitation program. In order to evaluate inter-rater reliability a prospective evaluation was completed by five independent evaluators (n = 10). Predictive validity was evaluated retrospectively by …
Authors
Cheifetz O; Bayley M; Grad S; Lambert D; Watson C; Minor K
Journal
Prosthetics and Orthotics International, Vol. 31, No. 3, pp. 300–312
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
September 2007
DOI
10.1080/03093640601044311
ISSN
0309-3646