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Inter- and Intra-Observer Reliability of the Iowa Level of Assistance Scale and the Effect of Staff Retraining
Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate, in routine clinical practice, the inter- and intra-observer reliability of the Iowa Level of Assistance (ILoA) scale, which is regularly used to assess functional recovery in orthopedic patients. A secondary objective is to investigate the impact of a structured retraining program for healthcare staff on the use of the ILoA scale and to determine whether this intervention influences the reliability indices of the scale.
Official title: Inter- and Intra-observer Reliability of the Iowa Level of Assistance (ILoA) Scale for Measuring Postoperative Functional Recovery in Orthopedic Patients: an Observational Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
42
Start Date
2025-11-15
Completion Date
2026-09
Last Updated
2026-01-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
staff training
A structured training session will be provided to all participating physiotherapists to review the content of the ILoA scale and standardize administration procedures. The training will be delivered by IOR-employed physiotherapists with documented experience in orthopedic patient assessment and in the use of the ILoA scale. For each scale item, potential sources of uncertainty and specific clinical scenarios will be discussed.
Locations (1)
SAITeR IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Bologna, Italy