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Reliability and Validity of the Functional Outcome Questionnaire for Aphasia (FOQ-A).
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Rehabilitation Psychology . May2008, Vol. 53 Issue 2, p215-223. 9p. 4 Charts, 1 Graph. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Objective: To perform a psychometric evaluation of the Functional Outcome Questionnaire for Aphasia (FOQ-A), a 32-item instrument designed to assess the extent to which a person who has had a stroke performs several important functional communication behaviors. Research Design: The FOQ-A was administered to family caregivers of persons with a history of left hemisphere stroke (N = 91) undergoing a comprehensive screening assessment to determine their eligibility for participation in research trials for novel stroke rehabilitation interventions. Results: Statistical analyses provided strong support for the internal consistency reliability and the convergent and discriminant validity of the FOQ-A. An exploratory factor analysis revealed a two-factor solution, Basic Verbal Expression and Conversational Response Skills. Conclusions: The present findings build on earlier evidence indicating that the FOQ-A has good psychometric properties and considerable promise as a measure of functional communication in aphasia rehabilitation. Future research will focus on the test-retest reliability, criterion-oriented validity, and predictive validity of the instrument. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *QUESTIONNAIRES
*APHASIA
*REHABILITATION
*CEREBROVASCULAR disease
*COMMUNICATION
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00905550
- Volume :
- 53
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Rehabilitation Psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32515584
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1037/0090-5550.53.2.215