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Four levels of impairment were originally specified for each component and the six scores were presented separately, as a profile. | Four levels of impairment were originally specified for each component and the six scores were presented separately, as a profile. | ||
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In the study of 197 stroke patients, the PULSES Profile at admission and discharge correlated −0.82 and −0.88 with the Functional Independence Measure (FIM); the areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve were virtually identical for both instruments in predicting discharge to the community versus long term care. In a logistic regression prediction of discharge destination, the FIM accounted for no further variance once the PULSES had been included in the analysis (7, p763). In the same study, a multitrait-multimethod analysis supported the construct validity of the PULSES. | In the study of 197 stroke patients, the PULSES Profile at admission and discharge correlated −0.82 and −0.88 with the Functional Independence Measure (FIM); the areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve were virtually identical for both instruments in predicting discharge to the community versus long term care. In a logistic regression prediction of discharge destination, the FIM accounted for no further variance once the PULSES had been included in the analysis (7, p763). In the same study, a multitrait-multimethod analysis supported the construct validity of the PULSES. | ||
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Revision as of 09:40, 28 January 2015
Original Editor - Gayatri Jadav Upadhyay
Top Contributors - Ajay Upadhyay, WikiSysop, Gayatri Jadav Upadhyay and Kim Jackson
Objective
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The PULSES Profile was designed to evaluate functional independence in ADLs of chronically ill and elderly institutionalized populations. The profile is used to predict rehabilitation potential, to evaluate patient progress, and to assist in program planning.
The PULSES Profile was developed from the Canadian Army’s 1943 “Physical Standards and Instructions” for the medical examination of army recruits and soldiers, known as the PULHEMS Profile.
The components of the PULSES acronym are: P = physical condition U = upper limb functions L = lower limb functions S = sensory components (speech, vision, hearing) E = excretory functions S = mental and emotional status
In 1979, Granger proposed a revised version of the PULSES Profile with slight modifications to the classification levels and an expanded scope for three categories. This is now considered the standard version.
Intended Population
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Chronically ill and elderly institutionalized populations
Method of Use[edit | edit source]
Four levels of impairment were originally specified for each component and the six scores were presented separately, as a profile.
Evidence[edit | edit source]
Reliability[edit | edit source]
For the revised version, Granger et al. reported a test-retest reliability of 0.87 and an inter-rater reliability exceeding 0.95, comparable with their results for the Barthel Index (5, p150). In a sample of 197 stroke patients, coefficient alpha was 0.74 at admission and 0.78 at discharge (7, p762).
Validity[edit | edit source]
In the study of 197 stroke patients, the PULSES Profile at admission and discharge correlated −0.82 and −0.88 with the Functional Independence Measure (FIM); the areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve were virtually identical for both instruments in predicting discharge to the community versus long term care. In a logistic regression prediction of discharge destination, the FIM accounted for no further variance once the PULSES had been included in the analysis (7, p763). In the same study, a multitrait-multimethod analysis supported the construct validity of the PULSES.
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