Reliability and Validity of the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) Measured in Adults with Physical Disabilities

The objective of this study was to investigate the internal consistency and the construct validity of the Dutch version of the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS-NL1.0; Buntinx 2006) in individuals with physical disabilities (N = 65). To investigate the construct validity, the relationship between SIS su...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Smit, William, Sabbe, Bart, Prinzie, Peter
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer US 2011
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3129501/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21841900
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10882-011-9227-3
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Sumario:The objective of this study was to investigate the internal consistency and the construct validity of the Dutch version of the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS-NL1.0; Buntinx 2006) in individuals with physical disabilities (N = 65). To investigate the construct validity, the relationship between SIS subscales and practical skills (Barthel Index; BI) was calculated. Support was provided for the internal consistency. The SIS subscales (except Behavior) had moderate to high intercorrelations and the SIS was able to discriminate between groups with different number of disabilities. However, weak relationships were found between the BI and four out of eight SIS subscales. For people with physical disabilities, future revisions of the SIS should also take into consideration limitations in practical skills in other support domains.

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