Abstract*
Research Papers
Validity and reliability of community health activities model program for seniors and short-form international physical activity questionnaire as physical activity assessment tools in patients with fibromyalgia
Disability and Rehabilitation 2010, Vol. 32, No. 5 , Pages 353-359
Anthony S. Kaleth1, Dennis C. Ang2, Rafael Chakr2, Yan Tong2
1Department of Physical Education, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, USA
2Department of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA
Correspondence: Anthony S. Kaleth, Department of Physical Education, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 901 West New York Street, Indianapolis 46202-5193, USA. E-mail:
akaleth@iupui.edu
Purpose.
There currently is a paucity of well-validated instruments to quantitatively measure physical activity (PA) levels in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS).
This study aims to determine the construct validity and test–retest reliability of two self-report physical activity questionnaires [short-form international physical activity questionnaire (s-IPAQ) and community health activities model program for seniors (CHAMPS)] in a fibromyalgia population.
Methods.
Thirty subjects (mean age 49.1 ± 9.6 years; 90% females) who met the American College of Rheumatology criteria for FMS were invited to participate in the study.
Two-week test–retest reliability was evaluated for the CHAMPS and s-IPAQ. Construct validity was evaluated by comparing PA reported from these questionnaires with data obtained from accelerometry (steps/week, counts/week) and the 6-minute walk test (6-MWT).
Results.
CHAMPS showed greater test–retest reliability (r = 0.58; p < 0.001) compared with s-IPAQ (r = 0.18; p = 0.15).
No significant correlations were observed between the self-report PA questionnaires and the 6-MWT or accelerometry data (p > 0.05).
Conclusions.
In a fibromyalgia population, the s-IPAQ does not appear to be a reliable and valid PA assessment tool. CHAMPS displayed moderate test–retest reliability; however, no associations were found between CHAMPS and objectives measures of PA.
In view of the known benefits of exercise in patients with FMS, there is a need to develop new measures or validate other existing well-established PA questionnaires.
Keywords
Physical activity, fibromyalgia, CHAMPS, s-IPAQ
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http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/09638280903166352
