Test-Retest reliability testing of Stroke Specific Gait assessment scale - A Cross-Sectional study

This data contains test-retest reliability testing of stroke specific gait assessment scale
Gait disturbances are a common and serious problem for stroke survivors, affecting about 80% of patients. It impairs the patient's general quality of life and limits their capacity to move freely. The Stroke-Specific Gait Assessment Scale (SSGAS) was created to meet the need for a tool that specifically measures the unique gait problems caused by stroke. The SSGAS must be demonstrated to be dependable, especially in test-retest dependability, to be genuinely effective. The scale may not be as helpful in clinical practice or research without solid evidence of its test-retest reliability, which could result in inaccurate assessments and less effective rehabilitation.By confirming its reliability, the SSGAS can be confidently used to assess and monitor gait problems in stroke survivors, leading to more precise evaluations and better, more personalized rehabilitation strategies.This study aims to evaluate the Stroke-Specific Gait Assessment Scale (SSGAS) test-retest reliability. By examining the consistency of results over multiple administrations, the study seeks to confirm the scale’s reliability in measuring gait disturbances in stroke survivors. Establishing strong test-retest reliability will ensure the SSGAS is a stable and accurate tool for use in clinical practice and research, supporting effective assessment and rehabilitation. two assessment test and retest will be done done Both assessments will be performed using standardized procedures to minimize variability. The test-retest reliability will be analysed by calculating correlation coefficients, specifically the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC), to determine the stability of the SSGAS scores over time. The results were analysed, evaluated, and compared using the statistical software package for social sciences (SPSS) version 26, with a total of 51 participants assessed for the study. For reliability testing, the Cronbach's alpha and ICC values were calculated, resulting in 0.99 for test-retest reliability. The Shapiro-Wilk Test was used to evaluate the data's normality. Spearman's ρ produced an impressive value of 0.995 during the thorough evaluation of test-retest reliability, showing a high degree of correlation. Additionally, Cronbach's alpha, which measures internal consistency, showed a score of 0.99. Furthermore, it was found that the test-retest reliability ICC value was 0.99, indicating good dependability. Spearmen’s rho values for test-retest were 0.995, respectively, which showed a very strong correlation. This study evaluated that there was a strong relationship shown by the Spearman rho value, which was 0.995, along with a 0.001 P value.The SSGAS used in this study shows good test-retest reliability and is recommended for usage in academic and clinical contexts to diagnose and assess stroke patients' gait.