Braun, T., Schulz, R. -J., Hoffmann, M., Reinke, J., Tofaute, L., Urner, C., Kraemer, H., Bock, T., de Morton, N. and Grueneberg, C. (2015). German version of the de Morton mobility index. First clinical results from the process of the cross-cultural adaptation. Z. Gerontol. Geriatr., 48 (2). S. 154 - 164. HEIDELBERG: SPRINGER HEIDELBERG. ISSN 1435-1269

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Abstract

The English version of the de Morton Mobility Index (DEMMI) enables allied health professions in an inpatient setting to assess the mobility of geriatric patients in a reliable, valid, easy and fast way, without showing any floor or ceiling effects. The aim of this study was the DEMMI's cross-cultural adaption into German language with further analysis of some of its psychometric properties based on this process. Translation was done in a multistage procedure following international recommendations. Within clinical pilot testing the DEMMI was routinely applied over a period of 3 weeks in a geriatric hospital. User experiences were evaluated in a qualitative way and DEMMI test results were analyzed with the focus on practicability and responsiveness. A German DEMMI version has been translated and performed with 133 patients. The test takes approximately 10 min to administer, is save and easy to use and does not show any floor or ceiling effects. The DEMMI is valid for the whole mobility spectrum, that is why mobility changes can be realized sufficiently in contrast to the Timed Up And Go Test. The DEMMI is already applicable in the German-speaking world. However, further research on its validity and reproducibility are desirable.

Item Type: Journal Article
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Braun, T.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Schulz, R. -J.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Hoffmann, M.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Reinke, J.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Tofaute, L.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Urner, C.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Kraemer, H.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Bock, T.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
de Morton, N.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Grueneberg, C.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
URN: urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-412999
DOI: 10.1007/s00391-014-0648-3
Journal or Publication Title: Z. Gerontol. Geriatr.
Volume: 48
Number: 2
Page Range: S. 154 - 164
Date: 2015
Publisher: SPRINGER HEIDELBERG
Place of Publication: HEIDELBERG
ISSN: 1435-1269
Language: German
Faculty: Unspecified
Divisions: Unspecified
Subjects: no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:
KeywordsLanguage
PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE BATTERY; ACUTE MEDICAL PATIENTS; OLDER-ADULTS; GO TEST; DEMMI; RELIABILITY; POPULATION; VALIDITY; WARD; RESPONSIVENESSMultiple languages
Geriatrics & Gerontology; GerontologyMultiple languages
URI: http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/41299

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