Description of the Questionnaire

The Community Integration Questionnaire (CIQ) was developed by Willer and colleagues in 1993 and is a valid and reliable tool used to assess the degree to which an individual has reintegrated into the community following an injury or illness, such as a traumatic brain injury, stroke, or chronic condition. The questionnaire consists of 15 items and evaluates three main dimensions of community integration: home integration, social integration, and productive activity. It has been widely used in both research and clinical settings to assess participants’ functionality and quality of life.

Data Analysis and Use

Responses on the CIQ are analyzed based on the subscale scores and the total score, which provides an overall picture of the individual’s level of community integration. The data can be used both quantitatively and qualitatively, allowing for comparisons between different individuals or groups, or for tracking an individual’s progress over time. The CIQ is a valuable tool in clinical practice for monitoring rehabilitation outcomes, shaping interventions, and conducting research related to social reintegration.

Use of Data

The data collected from completing the CIQ can be used to understand the level of an individual’s integration into daily and community life, to assess the need for supportive interventions, or to evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic or rehabilitation programs. Data use must comply with ethical standards and data protection regulations, and informed consent must be obtained from participants before use.

Objective

The primary objective of the CIQ is to measure the level of community integration in individuals following injury or illness. This integration is assessed through participation in household activities, involvement in social interactions, and engagement in productive activities such as employment, education, or volunteering. The CIQ offers an objective assessment of an individual’s level of independence and functionality in their physical and social environment.

Scoring

The questionnaire includes 15 items with different response types, which are scored numerically—typically ranging from 0 to 2 or 0 to 5, depending on the activity. The total score ranges from 0 to 29, with higher scores indicating greater community integration. In addition, the CIQ includes three subscales: home integration (range 0–10), social integration (range 0–12), and productive activity (range 0–7). Each subscale can be assessed independently to reflect specific aspects of integration.

Bibliography

Willer, B., Ottenbacher, K. J., & Coad, M. L. (1994). The Community Integration Questionnaire: A comparative examination. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 73(2), 103–111. https://doi.org/10.1097/00002060-199404000-00008
Sander, A. M., Fuchs, K. L., High, W. M., Hall, K. M., Kreutzer, J. S., & Rosenthal, M. (1999). The Community Integration Questionnaire revisited: An assessment of factor structure and validity. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 80(10), 1303–1308.