Reliability and Clinical Utility of the DIMAS Tool for Assessing Physical Difficulty in Muslim Prayer among Frail Older Adults

Authors

  • Nurul Iryanie Nasieha Nisa Unit Pemulihan Carakerja, Hospital Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, 28000 Temerloh, Pahang, Malaysia
  • Akehsan Dahlan Centre for Occupational Therapy Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Zawawi Temyati Akademi Pengajian Islam Kontemporari (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam Selangor, Malaysia,
  • Muhammad Hidayat Sahid Muhammad Hidayat Sahid, Vocational Education Program, Universitas Indonesia, Gedung VA, Vokasi UI, Kampus UI Depok 16426, Indonesia

Keywords:

Salah, Islamic prayer, frailty, older adults, occupational therapy

Abstract

Frail older Muslims often struggle with Salah due to musculoskeletal issues, yet culturally tailored assessment tools are lacking. The Difficulty in Performing Physical Movements in Muslim Prayer (DIMAS) objectively evaluates physical challenges during prayer. This cross-sectional study assessed DIMAS’s reliability and clinical utility, analyzing internal consistency, test-retest reliability, Minimal Detectable Change (MDC), and Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID). Results showed excellent test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.98), with MDC = 1.17 and MCID = 1.57. Internal consistency was low (α = 0.43), likely reflecting its multidimensional scope. DIMAS is reliable, clinically meaningful tool for assessing Salah-related physical limitations in frail older Muslims, aiding culturally sensitive care.

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Published

2025-12-07

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Nisa, N. I. N., Dahlan, A., Temyati, Z., & Sahid, M. H. (2025). Reliability and Clinical Utility of the DIMAS Tool for Assessing Physical Difficulty in Muslim Prayer among Frail Older Adults . Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 10(SI35). Retrieved from https://ebpj.e-iph.co.uk/index.php/EBProceedings/article/view/7491

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Vol. 10 No. SI35 (2025): Nov. ICEPH-CS2025Kuching. 1st International Conference, Exhibition & Innovation on Public Health & International Community Services, 19-22 Aug 2025 (DRAFT)

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Elderly Environment

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