Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique (CHART)

CHART assesses how people with disabilities participate in daily life and society. This tool helps clinicians measure independence and social integration following rehabilitation.

Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique (CHART) PDF questionnaire for measuring social participation.
CHART

Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique (CHART)

The Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique (CHART) measures social participation for people with disabilities, focusing on community integration rather than just physical limits. It assesses factors like mobility and economic self-sufficiency, helping clinicians track rehabilitation progress effectively.

Category

Rehabilitation
Mobility
Wellbeing
Physical health

Disease

Rehabilitation
Assessment
Quality of Life

Source

(Whiteneck et al., 1992)

Author Name

Whiteneck, G.G. et al. (1992)

Page Editor

Thijs Sondag

What is Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique (CHART)

The Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique (CHART) is a widely used tool for measuring how people with disabilities participate in society. Unlike standard medical tests that look at physical limits, this survey focuses on social roles. It checks how well someone fits back into community life after a spinal cord injury or other trauma. It covers six main areas including physical independence, mobility, occupation, and social integration. The questions ask about hours of care needed or time spent working, giving a clear score out of 100 for each section to show engagement levels. Clinicians can run through the simple questions quickly in person or over the phone. It is really handy for tracking long-term recovery outcomes in rehabilitation settings. The results help care teams spot where a patient might need extra support to get back to their daily routine and enjoy life fully.

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CHART Scoring

The Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique is scored using a domain based approach. It evaluates six key areas: Physical Independence, Cognitive Independence, Mobility, Occupation, Social Integration, and Economic Self Sufficiency. Points are calculated for each section based on specific formulas, resulting in subscale scores ranging from 0 to 100. A total score is found by summing these up, with a maximum of 600 indicating full social participation. Clinicians use this to track how well a patient is reintegrating into community life after an injury.

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Outcome tracking

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Research validity

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Condition versatility

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15
Minutes
32
Questions

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