To validate a new obesity-specific disability assessment test: the Obesity-related Disability test (Test SIO Disabilità Obesità Correlata, TSD-OC). Adult obese individuals were assessed with the TSD-OC, 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), 6-min walking test (6MWT) and grip strength. The TSD-OC is composed of 36 items divided into seven sections (pain, stiffness, activities of daily living and indoor mobility, housework, outdoor activities, occupational activities and social life). Statistical correlations between the TSD-OC, functional assessment (6MWT and grip strength) and quality of life parameters (SF-36) were analysed. Internal consistency was assessed with Cronbach's α test. Test-retest reliability was evaluated in a subgroup of 30 individuals. A linking exercise between TSD-OC items and categories of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health was performed. Test-retest showed excellent stability (r = 0.90) and excellent internal consistency was reported (Cronbach's α > 0.90). Significant low to moderate correlations between TSD-OC, SF-36 scores, 6MWT and grip strength were observed. A total of 26 ICF categories were linked, mostly related to the area of mobility. The TSD-OC is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring self-reported disability in obese subjects. It may represent an important tool for establishing rehabilitation needs in individuals with obesity-related disability, for planning appropriate rehabilitation programmes and for evaluating their effectiveness.
Assessing disability in morbidly obese individuals: the Italian Society of Obesity test for obesity-related disabilities / Donini, Lorenzo Maria; Amelia, Brunani; A. n. n. a., Claudia Savina Sirtori; Claudia, Savina; Settimio, Tempera; Cuzzolaro, Massimo; Spera, Giovanni; Veronica Cimolin Helmer, Precilios; Veronica, Cimolin; Helmer, Precilios; Alberto, Raggi; P., The Sio Isdca Task Force: Maria Rosabollea Capodaglio; Emanuela, Castellaneta; Roberto Dalle, Grave; Ezio Di, Flaviano; Maria Gabriella, Gentile; Fabriziojacoangeli, ; Cecilia, Invitti; Lubrano, Carla; Fausto, Manara; Barbara, Mezzani; Gianluigipanzolato, Robertoostuzzi; Fabriziopasanisi, ; Maria Letizia, Petroni; Ferruccio, Santini; Felice, Strollo; Patrizia, Todisco; Mauro, Zamboni. - In: DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION. - ISSN 0963-8288. - 33:25-26(2011), pp. 2509-2518. [10.3109/09638288.2011.575529]
Assessing disability in morbidly obese individuals: the Italian Society of Obesity test for obesity-related disabilities
DONINI, Lorenzo Maria;CUZZOLARO, Massimo;SPERA, Giovanni;LUBRANO, Carla;
2011
Abstract
To validate a new obesity-specific disability assessment test: the Obesity-related Disability test (Test SIO Disabilità Obesità Correlata, TSD-OC). Adult obese individuals were assessed with the TSD-OC, 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), 6-min walking test (6MWT) and grip strength. The TSD-OC is composed of 36 items divided into seven sections (pain, stiffness, activities of daily living and indoor mobility, housework, outdoor activities, occupational activities and social life). Statistical correlations between the TSD-OC, functional assessment (6MWT and grip strength) and quality of life parameters (SF-36) were analysed. Internal consistency was assessed with Cronbach's α test. Test-retest reliability was evaluated in a subgroup of 30 individuals. A linking exercise between TSD-OC items and categories of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health was performed. Test-retest showed excellent stability (r = 0.90) and excellent internal consistency was reported (Cronbach's α > 0.90). Significant low to moderate correlations between TSD-OC, SF-36 scores, 6MWT and grip strength were observed. A total of 26 ICF categories were linked, mostly related to the area of mobility. The TSD-OC is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring self-reported disability in obese subjects. It may represent an important tool for establishing rehabilitation needs in individuals with obesity-related disability, for planning appropriate rehabilitation programmes and for evaluating their effectiveness.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
