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. 2008;25(3):20-28.

Physical Activity Inventory for Patients with Spinal Cord Injury

Jolene A Butler  1 , Terrya Miller  2 , Susan O'Connell  1 , Christine Jelinek  1 , Eileen G Collins  3
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Physical Activity Inventory for Patients with Spinal Cord Injury

Jolene A Butler et al. SCI Nurs. 2008.

Abstract

Objectives: To test the reliability and validity of a physical activity instrument adapted for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI), the Physical Activity Instrument-SCI (PAI-SCI).

Methods: Eligible participants completed the adapted PAI-SCI questionnaire at baseline and 1 week later. At baseline, they were also given an Actical accelerometer to wear on their wrist for 1 week.

Results: Forty-three male subjects completed the study. There was a moderate relationship between total score on the PAI-SCI and total activity count determined by accelerometry (r = 0.42, P = 0.036). The PAI-SCI was able to differentiate between people with upper and lower level injuries (P = 0.05). Test-retest reliability was supported for the exercise and the general activity/self care subscales and not supported for the light household or the outdoor/gardening subscales.

Conclusion: The PAI-SCI was able to distinguish between physical activity amongst those with upper level and lower level injuries. More research is needed before the PAI-SCI can be recommended for use in clinical trials.

Keywords: accelerometry; physical activity; spinal cord injury.

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