Introducing Freezing of Gait Questionnaire (FOG-Q) for TOIMIA network : Psychometric evaluation of the New Freezing of Gait Questionnaire and suggestion for Finnish translation

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to perform an outcome measurement tool evaluation of the New Freezing of Gait Questionnaire (NFOG-Q) for TOIMIA network. A psychometric evaluation of the NFOG-Q and suggestion for Finnish translation will be made for TOIMIA network. The aim is to standardize and develop the measurement and evaluation conventions of functional ability.

Furthermore the aim of this thesis is to offer that functional ability can be measured with more reliability and with appropriate methods.

Theoretical information studied in this thesis included information about Parkinson´s disease and freezing of gait questionnaire. Furthermore measurement in rehabilitation and physiotherapy were considered in relation to freezing of gait questionnaire. Terms such as validity, reliability and responsiveness were discussed. To conclude, process of making the psychometric evaluation of the new freezing of gait questionnaire was discussed. The NFOG-Q can be used in different ways: in clinical work, research or studies.