ABSTRACT

Objective : This study aimed to develop a Korean version of Community Participation Indicators (K-CPI), an evaluation tool to measure objectively and subjectively the community participation of the disabled, and to verify its reliability. Methods : The Korean version Community Participation Indicators (CPI) was adapted from the CPI, and its reliability was verified. Following translation, preliminary tests were conducted to confirm understanding of the questionnaires via translation, back translation, and review by the Professional Review Committee. The final draft was confirmed through translation suitability surveys of professionals. Results : Test-retest reliability of the completed K-CPI was investigated in 20 individuals without disabilities, resulting in high reliability (.763~.901). Internal consistency of enfranchisement questionnaires was evaluated in 410 people with disabilities and manifested a high level of .949. Conclusion : This study aimed to complete a Korean version CPI through the adaptation of the CPI as a useful evaluation tool that measured objective and subjective aspects of participation in those with disabilities and to verify its reliability. Based on this study, the K-CPI is expected to be employed in clinical trials as a tool measuring participation.