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The FABS/M assesses mobility limitations among people with lower limb impairments.
133
60-90 minutes
60 to 90 minutes for the hard copy version, a web based version is also available.
Adolescent
13 - 17
yearsAdult
18 - 64
yearsElderly Adult
65 +
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People with Mobility Impairment: (Gray, et al, 2008)
FABS/M Normative Data for SCI and Stroke:
FABS/M Domain
SCI
Stroke
Community Primary Mobility Device Use Frequency
3.53
3.07
Community Primary Mobility Device Use Magnitude
3.58
3.53
Home Features Frequency
3.78
3.65
Home Features Magnitude
3.37
3.08
Community Features Frequency
3.05
2.87
Community Features Magnitude
3.37
3.27
Community Natural Frequenc
3.04
3.07
Community Natural Magnitude
2.24
2.11
Community Site Access Magnitude
3.55
3.24
Community Parking Limited
0.13
0.08
Community Structures Limited
0.28
0.14
Community Contacts Frequency
3.06
3.57
Community Care Help
4.42
4.27
Community Attitude Help
4.25
4.13
Community Restroom Accessible
2.29
2.46
Community Transport Accessible
2.42
2.52
People with Mobility Impairment: (Gray, et al, 2006; n = 604; mean age = 51.5 (range = 17-92) years; 37% used canes, crutches, or walkers, 17% used Power wheelchair, 14% used manual wheelchair and 15% used scooters, Diagnosis included: Polio Survivors (28%), SCI patients (23%), MS patients (21%) and CP patients (15%))
FABS/M Test-retest Reliability:
Domain
#Items
Strength
test-retest r
1
Personal Mobility Device Domain
1
N/A
N/A
2
Home Built Features Domain
Frequency of influencing participation
12
Excellent
0.65
Magnitude of influencing participation
12
Excellent
0.67
3
Community Built & Natural Features Domain
Built
Frequency of influencing participation
8
Excellent
0.75
Magnitude of influencing participation
8
Excellent
0.66
Natural
Frequency of influencing participation
6
Excellent
0.63
Magnitude of influencing participation
6
Adequate
0.52
4
Community Destinations Access Domain
Magnitude of influencing participation
13
Excellent
0.62
Parking limits participation
13
Excellent
0.82
5
Community Facilities Access Domain
Restrooms accessibility
8
Excellent
0.70
Transportation accessibility
6
Excellent
0.66
6
Community Support Network Domain
Services
Frequency of contact
9
Excellent
0.81
Magnitude of help
9
Excellent
0.77
Attitudes
Magnitude of help
9
Excellent
0.77
People with Mobility Impairment: (Gray, et al, 2006)
FABS/M Internal Validity:
Domain
#Items
Strength
Alpha
1
Personal Mobility Device Domain
1
N/A
N/A
2
Home Built Features Domain
Frequency of influencing participation
12
Poor
0.60
Magnitude of influencing participation
12
Poor
0.68
3
Community Built & Natural Features Domain
Built
Frequency of influencing participation
8
Adequate
0.78
Magnitude of influencing participation
8
Poor
0.64
Natural
Frequency of influencing participation
6
Poor
0.65
Magnitude of influencing participation
6
Poor
0.35
4
Community Destinations Access Domain
Magnitude of influencing participation
13
Excellent
0.94
Parking limits participation
13
Excellent
0.89
5
Community Facilities Access Domain
Restrooms accessibility
8
Excellent
0.90
Transportation accessibility
6
Adequate
0.72
6
Community Support Network Domain
Services
Frequency of contact
9
Poor
0.67
Magnitude of help
9
Adequate
0.70
Attitudes
Magnitude of help
9
Adequate
0.76
People with Mobility Impairment: (Gray, et al, 2006)
Discriminant validity of the FABS/M was supported by the differences in scores for environmental features by diagnostic category and assitive device groups. See Gray et al (2008) for more information.
Interviews used to develop the measure were based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health as a conceptual framework.
The PARTS/M was developed with the help of persons with mobility limitations. The views of these participants were captured through personal interviews, concept focus groups, and content focus groups
Gray, D. B., Hollingsworth, H. H., et al. (2008). "A subjective measure of environmental facilitators and barriers to participation for people with mobility limitations." Disabil Rehabil 30(6): 434-457. Find it on PubMed
Gray, D. B., Hollingsworth, H. H., et al. (2006). "Participation survey/mobility: psychometric properties of a measure of participation for people with mobility impairments and limitations." Arch Phys Med Rehabil 87(16442971): 189-197. Find it on PubMed
Tomey, K. M. and Sowers, M. R. (2009). "Assessment of physical functioning: a conceptual model encompassing environmental factors and individual compensation strategies." Phys Ther 89(7): 705-714. Find it on PubMed
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