Research Article

Test-Retest Reliability of a Measure of Independence in Everyday Activities: The ADL Profile

Table 2

Test-retest reliability of the operation of formulating a goal of the ADL Profile.

TasksKappaSDLandis and Koch scale

Personal
Bathing0.790.11Substantial
Grooming0.790.11Substantial
Toileting0.780.11Substantial
Putting on clothes and shoes0.700.12Substantial
Having a meal0.900.09Almost perfect

Home
Preparing a light meal0.790.11Substantial
Preparing a hot meal0.710.12Substantial
Doing daily house cleaning0.770.12Substantial
Doing weekly house cleaning0.670.14Substantial
Doing laundry0.760.12Substantial

COMMUNITY
Walking or moving outdoors0.840.10Almost perfect
Using public transportation0.680.12Substantial
Shopping0.590.13Moderate
Telephoning for information
Paying a bill
Using an automated banking machine0.600.12Moderate
Making a budget

The examiner formulates the goals for these tasks. Thus, no scores are given.