Analysis

The Rivermead Mobility Index (RMI) is a psychometric tool designed to assess individuals’ mobility, primarily after strokes or other conditions affecting movement. The RMI is used to measure a person’s ability to perform daily activities and to evaluate rehabilitation progress.

Objective

The main objective of the RMI is to assess individuals’ motor ability and functional capacity, especially after injuries or surgeries that impact physical mobility. The results of the scale assist in managing rehabilitation and designing appropriate interventions to improve mobility and functionality.

Scoring

The Rivermead Mobility Index includes a series of questions or statements regarding a person’s functional mobility. Participants assess their ability to perform various activities using a Likert scale or a simple scale from 0 to 5. The questions cover multiple aspects of mobility, such as basic activities (e.g., changing clothes, walking, using the toilet), mobility, and functional independence.

References

Collen, F. M., Wade, D. T., & Bradshaw, C. M. (1990). The Rivermead Mobility Index: A new index of mobility for patients with stroke. Clinical Rehabilitation, 4(4), 321–328.
Collen, F. M., Wade, D. T., & Robb, G. S. (1991). A comparison of the Rivermead Mobility Index with other measures of mobility. Clinical Rehabilitation, 5(3), 208–213.
Wade, D. T., & Collen, F. M. (1992). The Rivermead Mobility Index: Further evidence for its usefulness in assessing recovery from stroke. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 24(1), 15–20.
Miller, L., & McClure, A. R. (1999). The role of mobility indices in predicting functional outcomes in stroke rehabilitation. Stroke, 30(4), 745–751.
Prado, L., & Tavares, S. (2003). Reliability and validity of the Rivermead Mobility Index in a diverse stroke population. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 17(2), 143–150.