Model System:

TBI

Reference Type:

Journal

Accession No.:

J68581

Journal:


Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Year, Volume, Issue, Page(s):

, 95, 4, 734-740

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Abstract:

Study examined the measurement properties of the Community Integration Measure (CIM) in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The CIM was designed to quickly assess an individual’s subjective sense of integration into his or her community. Rasch analysis was used to retrospectively evaluate CIM data obtained from 279 individuals from the Southeastern Michigan TBI Model System 1 to 15 years after a TBI. The CIM met Rasch expectations of unidimensionality and reliability (person separation ratio = 2.01, item separation ratio = 4.52). However, item endorsibility was poorly targeted to the participants’ level of community integration. A ceiling effect was found with this sample. The results indicate that the CIM is a relatively reliable and unidimensional scale. The findings provide support for the CIM to assess community integration after TBI, particularly when the clinician or investigator seeks a brief instrument.

Author(s):


Millis, Scott R., Meachen, Sarah-Jane, Griffen, Julie A., Hanks, Robin A., Rapport, Lisa J.

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