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Kirsty McKenzie; Katerina Hilari; Nicholas Behn – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2024
Background: Functional Communication Disorders (FCDs) are one specific presentation of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). FND is characterised by neurological symptoms, such as sensory and motor symptoms, which are not explained by neurological disease. Speech and language therapists (SLTs) have expertise in managing communication disorders,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Speech Language Pathology, Allied Health Personnel, Therapy
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Lourenco Jorge, Liliana; Garcia Marchi, Flavia Helena; Portela Hara, Ana Clara; Battistella, Linamara R. – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 2011
The objective of this prospective study was to perform a cross-cultural adaptation of the Functional Assessment Measure (FAM) into Brazilian Portuguese, and to assess the test-retest reliability. The instrument was translated, back-translated, pretested, and reviewed by a committee. The Brazilian version was assessed in 61 brain-injury patients.…
Descriptors: Test Reliability, Interrater Reliability, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Measures (Individuals)