scholarly journals Reliability and Validity on Korean Version of Communication Function Classification System (CFCS) for Individuals with Cerebral Palsy

2014 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
박은영 ◽  
채수정 ◽  
김원호
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Classification System ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Korean Version ◽  
Communication Function

scholarly journals Stability of the Communication Function Classification System among Children with Cerebral Palsy in South Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1881
Author(s):  
Eun-Young Park
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Classification System ◽  
Weighted Kappa ◽  
Agreement Rate ◽  
Skill Levels ◽  
High Agreement ◽  
Communication Function ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
The Stability

Interest in the prognosis of skill levels has been an important issue among children with cerebral palsy (CP). This study aimed to verify the stability of the Communication Function Classification System (CFCS) in 2- to 18-year-old children with CP. Data collected from 171 children with CP who received rehabilitation therapy in hospitals or attended special elementary schools in South Korea were reviewed. They were divided into two groups, children <4 years and children ≥4 years. Participants were evaluated over 1-year and 2-year intervals from the first rating. Agreement between the three measurements and the weighted kappa were analyzed. At the 1-year interval, results demonstrated a high agreement rate of the CFCS in children ≥4 years old, and during the 2-year interval the study revealed a low agreement rate in children aged 2–4 years. The results indicated the stability of the CFCS in children ≥4 years old but some change of the CFCS in 2- to 4-year-old children. Moreover, the findings suggested that the change of the CFCS varied with time and age. Based on these results, it is recommended that the CFCS assessments be performed periodically, especially among 2- to 4-year-old children with CP.

scholarly journals Developing and validating the Communication Function Classification System for individuals with cerebral palsy

2011 ◽  
Vol 53 (8) ◽  
pp. 704-710 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARY JO COOLEY HIDECKER ◽  
NIGEL PANETH ◽  
PETER L ROSENBAUM ◽  
RAYMOND D KENT ◽  
JANET LILLIE ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Classification System ◽  
Communication Function
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