Research Article  |   January 2016
Reliability and Validity of the Brazilian Version of the Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument
Maria Helena Morgani de Almeida; Rosé Colom Toldrá; Marina Picazzio Perez Batista; Ana Cristina Fagundes Souto
Author Affiliations
  • Maria Helena Morgani de Almeida, PhD, is Full Professor, Occupational Therapy Course, Department of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; hmorgani@usp.br
  • Rosé Colom Toldrá, PhD, is Full Professor, Occupational Therapy Course, Department of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Marina Picazzio Perez Batista, MS, is Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Course, Department of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Ana Cristina Fagundes Souto is Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Course, Department of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Article Information
Geriatrics/Productive Aging / Rehabilitation, Participation, and Disability / Rehabilitation, Disability, and Participation
Research Article   |   January 2016
Reliability and Validity of the Brazilian Version of the Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, January 2016, Vol. 70, 7002290050p1-7002290050p8. doi:10.5014/ajot.2016.017624
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, January 2016, Vol. 70, 7002290050p1-7002290050p8. doi:10.5014/ajot.2016.017624
Abstract

OBJECTIVE. We evaluated the test–retest reliability, internal consistency, and construct validity of the Brazilian version of the Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument.

METHOD. A sample of 118 older adults provided data for testing construct validity and internal consistency, and 14 provided data for testing test–retest reliability. Factor analysis with varimax rotation was used to assess construct validity.

RESULTS. The Function component had excellent test–retest and total internal consistency reliability. Factor analysis revealed that the Upper Extremity Function and Advanced Lower Extremity Function domains were similar to the original analysis. The Disability component showed adequate to excellent test–retest reliability, except in the Management role; total internal consistency was excellent. Factor analysis revealed that its domains were similar to the original analysis, except for some items.

CONCLUSION. The Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument is recommended for assessment of Brazilian community-dwelling older adults who are functionally independent and who do not require mobility assistance.