Reliability and validity of the adult alpha functional independence measure instrument in England.

It is essential for neuroscience nurses everywhere to have reliable and valid instruments with which to measure functional ability, but reliability and validity have yet to be reported on the adult Alpha Functional Independence Measure (AlphaFIM) in England. The aim of this study was to determine the reliability and validity of the adult AlphaFIM instrument. Reliability was estimated using Cronbach's alpha.

Examining assessment tools for discharge planning.

Background: Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust had no common instrument to assess function throughout the trust.

Aim: To compare three functional assessment tools, and provide evidence of reliability and validity.

Method: This was a prospective study of discharge in an acute hospital trust.