The criterion validity and intra-rater reliability of the Japanese version of the Functional Mobility Scale in children with cerebral palsy

2017 ◽  
Vol 68 ◽  
pp. 20-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nobuaki Himuro ◽  
Hisato Nishibu ◽  
Hirokazu Abe ◽  
Mitsuru Mori
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

Reliability of the Clinical Outcome Variables Scale for children with cerebral palsy

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (9) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Sharon Merin Varghese ◽  
Thangavelu Senthilvelkumar ◽  
Noble Koshy ◽  
Gokilam Devaraj ◽  
Grace Rebekah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Minimally Clinically Important Difference ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

Background/aims It can be difficult for rehabilitation professionals to use lengthy scales and different outcome measures for diverse clinical conditions in busy outpatient settings. The Clinical Outcome Variables Scale is a functional mobility measure that is applied to various neurological conditions. Determining the inter- and intra-rater reliability of clinical outcome variable scale for children with cerebral palsy will further enhance its utility. Methods A total of 30 children aged between 3 and 16 years with cerebral palsy, who could obey single-step commands, were recruited for the study. Two independent assessors scored the children using the Clinical Outcome Variable Scale to determine inter-rater reliability. A repeat assessment was done by the principal assessor after 24 hours to establish intra-rater reliability. Reliability was estimated using intra-class correlation coefficient values. Results The Clinical Outcome Variables Scale had high Inter- and intra-rater reliability for the composite score (intraclass correlation coefficient=1), the general mobility subscale (intraclass correlation coefficient=0.99), and the ambulation subscale (intraclass correlation coefficient=0.99). The intraclass correlation coefficient for the individual test items were also showed a high correlation, with the variance between the tests and physiotherapists ranging from 0.95 to 1. Conclusions The Clinical Outcome Variables Scale demonstrated high inter- and intra-rater reliability when assessing functional mobility in children with cerebral palsy. Further studies should establish criterion validity and minimally clinically important difference values to maximise the use of the scale.

Selective motor control of the lower extremities in children with cerebral palsy: Inter-rater reliability of two tests

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 258-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dirk-Wouter Smits ◽  
Annerieke C. van Groenestijn ◽  
Marjolijn Ketelaar ◽  
Vanessa A. Scholtes ◽  
Jules G. Becher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Motor Control ◽  
Lower Extremities ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

Relationship between modified TUG and WeeFIM in children with cerebral palsy

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 4001-4007
Author(s):  
Praveen Baby ◽  
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Haripriya S ◽  
Remya N ◽  
Manju Unnikrishnan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Brain Lesion ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
The Body ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Spastic Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Pearson’S Correlation ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Pearson's Correlation

Background: Cerebral Palsy (CP) refers to permanent, mutable motor development disorders stemming from a primary brain lesion, leading to secondary musculoskeletal alterations, and limitation of activities of daily living. Motor impairment is the main manifestation in children with CP, and it has consequent effects on the biomechanics of the body. The WeeFIM is a short and quick to administer assessment of functional outcome in paediatric rehabilitation. The modified Timed Up and Go test (mTUG) was designed for children with Cerebral Palsy and assesses mobility and requires both static and dynamic balance. Context and Purpose: Determining if a relationship exists between functional mobility and level of functional independence in daily activities will help to design treatment programs which target improvement in functional mobility in order to improve functional independence in children with Cerebral Palsy. The studies done correlating functional balance and functional performance in children with CP have largely yielded inconclusive results. Hence this study was designed with the aim of finding if a relationship exists between functional mobility measured by mTUG and functional independence measured by WeeFIM in children with CP. Methods: It was a correlation study conducted on 20 children with spastic cerebral palsy from different CP centers in and around Mangalore. Participants were evaluated using modified TUG and WeeFIM scales and the scores tabulated and subjected to statistical analysis to determine if there is a relationship exists between mTUG and WeeFIM. Results: When the measured variables were correlated with each other using Pearson’s correlation it was found that the Pearson’s correlation coefficient was - .470, indicating a moderate negative correlation between the mTUG and WeeFIMscores. Conclusion: There exists a positive relationship between functional mobility and functional independence in children with CP. Improving mobility in children with CP can help them to attain better functional independence. KEY WORD: Cerebral Palsy, GMFC, mTUG, WeeFIM.

scholarly journals The Intra- and Inter-Rater Reliability of an Instrumented Spasticity Assessment in Children with Cerebral Palsy

PLoS ONE ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. e0131011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon-Henri Schless ◽  
Kaat Desloovere ◽  
Erwin Aertbeliën ◽  
Guy Molenaers ◽  
Catherine Huenaerts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

scholarly journals Influence of functional mobility and manual function on play in preschool children with cerebral palsy

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anaisa C Angelin ◽  
Amanda MP Sposito ◽  
Luzia I Pfeifer
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Pretend Play ◽  
Manual Dexterity ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Typical Development ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Development Group

Introduction This study analysed the differences in play performance between preschool children with cerebral palsy and those with typical development and investigated the factors influencing functional mobility and manual dexterity on play in children with cerebral palsy. Method Sixty preschool children (30 with cerebral palsy; 30 with typical development), were assessed by the revised Knox Preschool Play Scale, being that children with cerebral palsy were also classified according to their functional mobility and manual dexterity. Results On average, all measures were significantly smaller in the cerebral palsy group than the typical development group (p≤ .002). Manual function and functional mobility were negatively correlated with material ( r = −.456, p = .011; r = −.487, p = .006) and space ( r = −.494, p = .006; r = −.784, p = .000). Also the results pointed out a significant correlation with topography and manual function ( r = .404, p = .027) and functional mobility ( r = .718, p = .000). Pretend play and participation showed no correlation with topography (r = −.051, p = .788; r = −.312, p = .093), manual function (r = −.019, p = .921; r = −.322, p = .083) and functional mobility (r = −.085, p = .657; r = −.308, p = .097). Conclusion Play performance of children with typical development was superior to those with cerebral palsy. The degree of impairment of functional mobility and manual function negatively was negatively associated with play exploration but did not relate to pretend play or social interaction in play.

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