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| 1. Citation: |
Haugh, A. B., Pandyan, A. D., & Johnson, G. R. (2006) A systematic review of the Tardieu Scale for the measurement of spasticity. Disability and Rehabilitation, 28(15), 899-907. doi: 10.1080/09638280500404305 |
| Keywords: |
Tardieu scale, spasticity, validity, systematic reviews |
| Abstract: |
Background: Though the Ashworth and modified Ashworth Scales are the most commonly used measures of spasticity, recently their validity has been questioned. Some are suggesting that the Tardieu Scale is a preferable alternative to the Ashworth Scale
Objectives: To systematically review the available literature in which the Tardieu Scale has been used or discussed as a measure of spasticity, in an effort to determine its validity and reliability as a clinical measure of spasticity.
Search Strategy: The researchers identified studies by searching electronic databases (Pubmed and Ovid databases) using the following key words: Tardieu Scale and spasticity. Additionally, hand searching was used to track source literature.
Section Criteria: Publications that used, discussed or mentioned the Tardieu scale and were not abstracts, book reviews, book chapters, or review articles were included in this review.
Data Collection and Analysis: One author independently reviewed all identified full journal papers, while another author independently verified those results.
Main Results: Ten full journal articles were included in this review. The authors attempted to investigate the literature to increase understanding of the properties of the Tardieu Scale.
Conclusions: There is a paucity of literature investigating validity and reliability of the scale. Therefore, it is impossible to make assumptions about the validity and reliability of the scale from the current literature. |
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| Link to Full Text: | http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09638280500404305 |
| Record Updated: | 2016-07-27 |
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