Key references:
Gray, D. B. and Hendershot, G. E. (2000). The ICIDH-2: developments for a new era of outcomes research. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation 81(12; SUPP/2): 10-14.
Gray, D. B., Hollingsworth, H. H., et al. (2006). PARTS/M: Psychometric properties of a measure of participation for people with mobility impairments and limitations. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation 87(2): 189-197.
Primary use / Purpose:
Background:
Items on the Participation Survey of Mobility Limited people (PARTS/M) were designed using interviews with 15 experts of mobility impairments. These interviews were complemented the input of 15 focus groups. The PARTS/M has been tested with mobility-impaired individuals across diagnoses, including; stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and spinal chord injury. PARTS/M may be a useful measure of some components of participation in major life activities for people with mobility limitations in the community setting.
Psychometrics:
Psychometric evaluation of the PARTS/M are discussed in Gray et al. (2006).
