Arm Activity Measure (ArMA)

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General Information
Background
Author/s or Creator/s
Ashford, S
Turner-Stokes, L
Objectives
This is a measure of real time functional performance in the hemiparetic arm. The measure is designed to be reflective of real life or actual performance.
Category of Outcome Measure
Functional
 
Disease Type
  Used Validated
Generic   X
Chronology of Development
The OM has been developed following a systematic review identifying other measures with similar properties and building on these. This was followed by multiple stage surveys to clinicians, followed by pilot testing. The OM is currently undergoing formal psychometric evaluation in the clinical setting.
Time Information
Time to Recall
Recall Period
Recall Period
7 days
Time to Complete
10 minutes
Application
Mode of Assessment
Self administered on site
Self administered off site
May be self-administered by patient or carer.
Age Group
Adults (16 Years and Over)
 
Age Related Limitations
Not Applicable
Languages
  Original Definitive Validated Translation Informal Translation
English UK X    
Conditions of Use and Contact Information
Conditions of Use
Free Access
 
Copyright Owner
Unknown
Contact Name
Stephen Ashford
Organisation Name
Regional Rehabilitation Unit, Northwick Park Hospital
Postal Address
Watford Road, Watford Road, London, Middlesex, HA1 3UJ, United Kingdom
URL (Web Address)
Unknown
Email Address
Stephen.Ashford @ nwlh.nhs.uk
Phone
020 8869 2812
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Questionnaire/Scale
Domain Details
Number of Domains
2
Domain Name / Number of Items
Passive Function (7)
Active Function (13)
Total Number of Items
20
Additional Format Information
Not Applicable
Equipment
Equipment Required
Pen and Paper - Manual Calculation
PC - Database Calculation (optional)
Equipment Description
The calculations for this OM can be done manually or using a database. The database calculation is optional and would require the availability of a PC.
Response Details
Question Types and Usage
Numerical Input (20)
Respondent is asked if they or a carer are able to do a task or not, then to rate difficulty on a 0-4 scale and then to indicate if the task has been carried out in the last seven days or is alternatively an estimate.
Scoring
Total Score
No - total score is not calculated.
Total Score - Range/Direction
Not Applicable
Sub-Score
Yes - sub-score is calculated.
Sub-Score Range/Direction
0 = better to 28 = worse (passive function)
0 = better to 52 = worse (active function)
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Reference 1
Type of Reference
OM Materials
Reference Details
Arm Activity Measure (ArMA)
Web Address (URL)
http://www.treat-nmd.eu/oms/ominfo/ROM2.1.OMP.0003.pdf
Reference File ID
ROM2.1.OMP.0003.pdf
Other Information
This is a copy of ArMA.