The quadriplegia index of function and the functional independence measure january 1999 spinal cord 3612. Quadriplegia comes from the latin word quad meaning four and plegia or paralysis in greek. Compared to quadriplegia, spastic tetraplegia is defined by spasticity of the limbs as opposed to strict paralysis. Selfcare based on the qif originally developed in 1980, the qif summary the quadriplegia index of function short form qifsf is a clinician. The main difference is in how much function is lost. Documenting functional quadriplegia capstone performance. The 4 measures that fit the prespecified inclusion criteria were the modified barthel index mbi, the functional independence measure fim, the quadriplegia index of function qif, and the spinal cord independence measure scim. Oth paralytic syndrome following ntrm subarach hemorrhage. Assesses adls performed with the hands among nonambulatory individuals with cervical sci in a format that is less redundant and easier to administer and score than the quadriplegia index of function qif. Quadriplegia index of function scale pdf jizucejig. A teenager diving into a shallow lake, a young mother in a car accident on her way to work, a collapse of a workmans scaffolding, an elderly woman falling down a flight of stairsspinal cord injuries can happen to anyone at any time.
The impact of functional quadriplegia on intensity and complexity of care, severity of illness, and cost of care is equivalent in every respect to physical quadriplegia. Most people with tetraplegia have significant paralysis below the neck, and many are completely unable to move. Quadriplegia is most commonly the result of trauma but can also occur due to infarction, hemorrhage, spinal stenosis. The quadriplegia index of function qif was originally developed by the authors in 1980 because the popular barthel index was deemed too insensitive to document the small but significant. A comparison of two functional tests in quadriplegia. The quadriplegia index of functionshort form consists of 6 items, all scored on a scale of 04. The index to diseases and injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more icd10 codes. Intrauterine disease, usually malformations, is the cause of most spastic quadriplegia. Injury or disease to the nervous system can affect the ability to move a part of the body. The patient must meet the guidelines for someone who is functionally quadriplegic such as requiring total care, contractures all four limbs, total assistbedbound, cognitively unable to participate in their care, or several other.
Understanding the types and causes of quadriplegia. Quadriparesis is the partial loss of sensory or motor function due to damage in the cervical spine. Quadriplegia is complete loss of sensory and motor function due to damage in cervical spine. Basic facts spinal cord injury occurs when there is any damage to the spinal cord that blocks communication between the brain and the body. Thus, as the accompanying charts show,uppertone s sixteen exercises help quads with such problems as transfers, wheelchair propulsion, joint pain, lung capacity, and muscle spasticity. Quadriplegia index of function short form qifsf assessment overview assessment area icf domain. The quadriplegia index of function qif was developed because the barthel index was found to be insensitive to small functional gains made by tetraplegics during rehabilitation. Hicks and sandra z joyce and margaret a phillips stehlik, journal. Excellent correlation between responsiveness of the fim and sfqif. Quadriplegia, also known as tetraplegia, is thusly named because it affects all four limbs, plus the torso quad originates from the latin word for four. Iief5 index of erectile function5 rlist index of all proposed revsions for a particular number of pf along with items proposed for inclusion in an. Functional quadriplegia, on the other hand, is a bona fide clinical condition comparable to physical quadriplegia in its consequences, yet rarely diagnosed. Validation of duruoz hand index in patients with tetraplegia. Oct 22, 20 the quadriplegia index of function form and scale is discussed, as well as quadriplegia rehabilitation by attorney robert jarchi, a lawyer who is proud to represent spinal cord injury victims.
The quadriplegia index of function qif was originally developed by the authors in 1980 because the popular barthel index was deemed too insensitive to document the small but significant functional gains made by quadriplegics tetraplegics during medical rehabilitation. The level of paralysis depends on the point at which the injury occurred on the spinal cord, and the severity of the injury. Quadriplegia causes many complications which will need careful management. The mbi and the qif were found to have minimal evidence for validity, whereas the fim and the scim were. The authors are from thomas jefferson university and. Oth symptoms and signs w cognitive functions and awareness. This term does not include conditions due to brachial plexus lesions or. The qif can be administered by interview or observation. Hypoxicischemic encephalopathy of the term newborn accounts for a. Marino and goin developed the quadriplegia index of function qif for evaluation of impairment in patients with quadriplegia. Methods medline and embase were used for primary searches of studies reporting lv echocardiographic data in individuals with sci. Quadriplegia is the total or partial loss of sensation and motion in all four limbs. Quadriplegic definition is one affected with partial or complete paralysis of both the arms and legs especially as a result of spinal cord injury or disease in the region of the neck.
Translation find a translation for quadriplegia index of function in other languages. Incomplete quadriplegia following closed injuries to the cervical spine is studied for future prognosis of this increasingly common lesion. This can also include spinal meningitis which infects the brain stem and spinal cord and can cause quadriplegia. Developed in 1980 to provide a functional assessment that would be useful in documenting the small but clinically significant gains made by quadriplegics throughout inpatient rehabilitation. C3 impaired breathing, ventilator dependent c4 may be free from advanced respiratory support but require functional equipment need as c3 c14 quadriplegics require assistance for all personal care, turning, and transfer functions. Injury below c7c8 generally preserves the function of the upper extremities as well as most of the musculature of the posture support muscles of the back. Table 1 from the quadriplegia index of function qif. Tetraplegia, also known as quadriplegia, is paralysis caused by illness or injury that results in the partial or total loss of use of all four limbs and torso. Those chosen were the grasp and release test grt, 15 the quadriplegia index of functioneshort form, 16 the action research arm test, 17 the van lieshout test short version, 18 the motor.
The duruoz hand index dhi is a selfreport questionnaire, which was developed primarily to assess handrelated activity limitation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis ra. Quadriplegia is caused by damage to your spinal cord. Quadriplegic definition of quadriplegic by merriamwebster. Quadriplegia types of paralysis brain and spinal cord. Quadriplegia index of function rehabmeasures database. General health questionnaire for patients with quadriplegia please answer all questions on the following pages by placing a check mark in the appropriate yes or no column. Patients upper extremities were assessed on the level of body function and structure the american spinal cord injury association asia impairment scale ais 2000 revised criteria, upper extremity motor score uems, neurologic level of injury and visual analogue scale of hand function vashf, activity dhi and. Today, were answering some of the most frequently asked questions about incomplete quadriplegia to help you better understand what to expect and how to cope. Excellent correlation between responsiveness of the fim and sfqif spearmans r 0. The term tetraparesis plegia quadriparesis, quadriplegia refers to partial paresis or complete plegia loss of voluntary motor function in all limbs. Quadriplegia index of functionshort form qifsf spinal. A sample of the quadriplegia index of function can be found at the quadriplegia index of function qif. A total of 40 patients with tetraplegia participated. Quadriplegia is the paralysis of both arms and legs, and it occurs when the neck area of the spinal cord is injured.
Pdf a comparison of two functional tests in quadriplegia. The qif has now been tested on a group of 30 complete quadriplegic patients at admission to and. Understanding the types and causes of quadriplegia neblett. About 47% of all spinal cord injuries result in incomplete quadriplegia. Your symptoms may depend on the location and severity of your spinal cord injury. Feb 03, 2020 quadriplegia, or tetraplegia, is paralysis of your arms, hands, trunk, legs, and pelvic organs. The quadriplegia index of function qif was originally developed by the authors in 1980 because the popular barthel index was deemed too insensitive to. Paresis may be manifested as an inability to support weight against gravity, gait abnormalities, or as postural reaction deficits. Those chosen were the grasp and release test grt, 15 the quadriplegia index of functioneshort form, 16 the action research arm test, 17. The authors are from thomas jefferson university and data medix corporation. The purpose of this study was to compare the quadriplegia index of function qif to the functional independence measure fim in assessing the daily performance of selfcare activities by. If necessary, write additional information in the comment section. The location of the injury on the spinal cord and the severity of the injury will determine the amount of function a person will have when the spinal cord is injured.
Functional quadriplegia is the complete inability to move due to severe disability or frailty caused by another medical condition without physical injury or damage to the spinal cord1. This makes it the most common type of spinal cord injury by far. Marino and goin developed a shortened version of the quadriplegia index of function qif. To construct a diseasespecific questionnaire to evaluate. In spastic quadriplegia, all limbs are affected, the legs often more severely than the arms. It is not really necessary for physicians to write functional quadriplegia for coders to code it as a diagnosis.
Quadriplegia index of function qif spinal cord injury. The quadriplegia index of function and the functional independence measure. Identifying and documenting functional quadriplegia. The quadriplegia index of function form and scale is discussed, as well as quadriplegia rehabilitation by attorney robert jarchi, a lawyer who is proud to represent spinal cord injury victims. Quadriplegia definition of quadriplegia by medical. Of 378 unique citations, 36 relevant fulltext articles were retrieved, and data from. When the spinal cord is damaged, you lose feeling and movement. Jul 28, 2019 paralysis from the neck down paralysis of all four limbsquadriplegia synonym.
Patients with functional quadriplegia typically require total care, high utilization of nursing resources, and increased length of stay in the hospital. Spastic quadriplegia, also known as spastic tetraplegia, is a subset of spastic cerebral palsy that affects all four limbs both arms and legs. Quadriplegia index of function short form rehabmeasures. Quadriplegia definition of quadriplegia by medical dictionary. The etiology of quadriplegia has multiple origins listed below in differential diagnosis. After a spinal cord injury, a persons sensory, motor and reflex messages are affected and may not be able to get past the damage in the spinal cord. Diseases of the brain stem can result to abnormalities in the function of cranial nerves which may lead to a host of medical issues, including quadriplegia. Quadriplegia, sometimes called tetraplegiaparalysis of both legs and both arms. The qif has now been tested on a group of 30 complete quadriplegic. Report of the national institute on disability and. Whether the diagnosis is neurological quadriplegia g82. The term double hemiplegia is applied if the arms are worse than the legs. Restoring arm, hand function after spinal cord injury focus of clinical trial published. Spinal cord injury quadriplegia questions and study.
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