scholarly journals Interrater Reliability of the Movement Assessment Battery for Children

2008 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
pp. 286-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bouwien CM Smits-Engelsman ◽  
Marlene J Fiers ◽  
Sheila E Henderson ◽  
Leslie Henderson
Keyword(s):  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Motor Impairment ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Dutch Version ◽  
Assessment Battery ◽  
Movement Assessment ◽  
Movement Difficulties ◽  
Very High

Background and Purpose The Movement Assessment Battery for Children (M-ABC) is a widely used, standardized assessment of motor performance in children. The total score obtained on this test often is used to identify children who are either definitely impaired or at risk for motor impairment. The purpose of this study was to determine the interrater reliability of data for the M-ABC when scored by pediatric physical therapists working in routine clinical settings. Subjects and Methods For 9 children who were referred to clinical settings for an assessment of possible movement difficulties, performance on the appropriate age band of the M-ABC was videotaped. The 9 children, one at each age from 4 through 12 years, represented all ages covered by the test. The videotaped performances were rated according to the test instructions by 131 pediatric physical therapists with a range of experience and by an expert rater who developed the Dutch version of the test. Results The average agreement between therapists in their classification of the children was very high. The kappa coefficients for the 9 videos ranged from .95 to 1.00. Discussion and Conclusion Errors made by the therapists could be classified as those that might be common to all tests and those that are specific to the M-ABC.

Convergent Validity between Two Motor Tests: Movement-ABC and PDMS-2

2007 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilde Van Waelvelde ◽  
Wim Peersman ◽  
Mattieu Lenoir ◽  
Bouwien C.M. Smits Engelsman
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Setting ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Motor Impairment ◽  
Assessment Battery ◽  
Movement Assessment ◽  
Motor Tests ◽  
Peabody Developmental Motor Scales ◽  
Low K

The aim of this study was to investigate the convergent validity of the Movement Assessment Battery for Children (M-ABC) and the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales – 2 (PDMS-2). Thirty-one 4- and 5-year-old children (mean age 4 years 11 months, SD 6 months), all recruited from a clinical setting, took part in the study. Children were tested on the M-ABC and the PDMS-2 in a counterbalanced order on the same occasion. The results showed that the total scores on the two tests correlated well (rs = .76). However, when the ability of the two tests to identify children with difficulties was examined, agreement between them was low (K = .29), with the PDMS-2 being less sensitive to mild motor impairment in this population. Taken together, these findings suggest that clinicians need to be aware that, although measuring a similar construct, these tests are not interchangeable.

scholarly journals Predictive value of the Movement Assessment Battery for Children - Second Edition at 4 years, for motor impairment at 8 years in children born preterm

2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (5) ◽  
pp. 490-496 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison Griffiths ◽  
Prue Morgan ◽  
Peter J Anderson ◽  
Lex W Doyle ◽  
Katherine J Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Predictive Value ◽  
Motor Impairment ◽  
Assessment Battery ◽  
Movement Assessment

Interrater reliability of the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression

1992 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 86-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Hoencamp ◽  
I. Betten ◽  
P.M.J. Haffmans
Keyword(s):  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Dutch Version ◽  
Reliable Instrument ◽  
Hamilton Rating Scale ◽  
Very High

SummaryInterrater reliability of the Hamilton Rating Scale for DepressionInterrater reliability of the Dutch version of the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HRSD 17 items) was investigated. Although sufficient, a kappa of .65, found for all raters, was not very high. Specifically item 2 (feelings of guilt) and item 11 (psychic anxiety) seemed difficult to judge. The most experienced raters achieved the highest kappas as well on the total score of the HRSD.It is concluded that this version of the HRSD, if administered by experienced raters, is a reasonably reliable instrument to obtain a certain ‘cut-off score (for instance in-exclusion criterium) as well as to measure the change in severity of the depression during treatment.

The reliability of the Movement Assessment Battery for Children for preschool children with mild to moderate motor impairment

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 465-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilde Van Waelvelde ◽  
Wim Peersman ◽  
Matthieu Lenoir ◽  
Bouwien CM Smits Engelsman
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Motor Impairment ◽  
Assessment Battery ◽  
Movement Assessment

scholarly journals Integrated analysis environment for the Movement Assessment Battery for Children

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 673-680
Author(s):  
Carlos Norberto Fischer ◽  
Pedro Henrique de Carvalho Teixeira ◽  
Marcela de Castro Ferracioli ◽  
Cynthia Yukiko Hiraga ◽  
Ana Maria Pellegrini
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Motor Impairment ◽  
Integrated Analysis ◽  
Assessment Battery ◽  
Share Data ◽  
Movement Assessment ◽  
Analysis Of Results ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), a chronic and usually permanent condition found in children, is characterized by motor impairment that interferes with a child's activities of daily living and with academic achievement. One of the most popular tests for the quantitative diagnosis of DCD is the Movement Assessment Battery for Children (MABC). Based on the Battery's standardized scores, it is possible to identify children with typical development, children at risk of developing DCD, and children with DCD. This article describes a computational system we developed to assist with the analysis of results obtained in the MABC test. The tool was developed for the web environment and its database provides integration of MABC data. Thus, researchers around the world can share data and develop collaborative work in the DCD field. In order to help analysis processes, our system provides services for filtering data to show more specific sets of information and present the results in textual, table, and graphic formats, allowing easier and more comprehensive evaluation of the results.

scholarly journals Movement Assessment Battery for Children-Second Edition (MABC2): Cross-Cultural Validity, Content Validity, and Interrater Reliability in Thai Children

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Rujira Jaikaew ◽  
Nuntanee Satiansukpong
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Standardized Test ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Panel Discussion ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Assessment Battery ◽  
Cultural Validity ◽  
Forward Translation ◽  
Movement Assessment

Introduction. The Movement Assessment Battery for Children-Second Edition (MABC2) is a standardized test for detecting children with movement difficulty. It was established and is used widely in Western countries. Studying cross-cultural validity and reliability was necessary before using the MABC2 with Thai children. Purposes. To study cross-cultural validity, content validity, and interrater reliability of the MABC2. Method. The MABC2-Age Band 2 (AB2: children aged 7-10 years) was translated into Thai from the source version of the MABC2 by using the following steps: forward translation, backward translation, panel discussion, and testing of the prefinal version of the Thai-MABC2-AB2. Five occupational therapists checked the content validity of the test. Twenty-nine children, aged 7-10 years, were examined by two testers in order to establish interrater reliability. Results. This cross-cultural study demonstrated validity in the Thai context. Content validity was good with an item-objective congruence (IOC) range from 0.73 to 0.95. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of interrater reliability ranged from 0.71 to 1.00. Conclusion. The Thai-MABC2-AB2 is a good fit for use in a clinical and Thai cultural setting. Interrater reliability was moderate to good, which meant results between testers were consistent.

scholarly journals Movement performance and movement difficulties in typical school-aged children

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. e0249401
Author(s):  
Rujira Jaikaew ◽  
Nuntanee Satiansukpong
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Standardized Test ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Assessment Battery ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Movement Performance ◽  
Sport Activities ◽  
Movement Assessment ◽  
Movement Difficulties

Introduction Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is an impairment of executive motor skills. Children aged 7–10 years gradually develop effective movement that enables smooth performance in various daily self-care, academic and sport activities. The purpose of this study was to examine whether the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-Second Edition-Age Band 2, (MABC2-AB2), which is a western standardized test, could be used in Thai children for differentiating between movement performance and movement difficulties. Method Three hundred and sixty typical Thai children aged 7–10 years old were recruited from three primary schools in Chiang Mai district, Thailand. The participants were divided into four age groups and tested using the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-Second Edition-Age Band 2-Thai version (MABC2-AB2-T). Results Manual Dexterity, Aiming and Catching, and Balance rose with age increment. Older participants had better movement performance than younger ones. The results showed that 91.11 percent of the participants had typical movement, while 3.61 and 5.28 percent of them had movement difficulty and movement at risk, respectively. In addition, three test items: Drawing Trail, Walking Heel to Toe Forward, and Hopping on Mats had a ceiling effect when used for Thai children. Conclusion The MABC2-AB2-T could be used to assess movement performance and movement difficulties in Thai children. About 9 percent of typical Thai children aged 7–10 years old needed early intervention. Administration of the three test items may need to be revised.

scholarly journals High-Level Mobility Assessment Tool (HiMAT): Interrater Reliability, Retest Reliability, and Internal Consistency

2006 ◽  
Vol 86 (3) ◽  
pp. 395-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gavin P Williams ◽  
Kenneth M Greenwood ◽  
Val J Robertson ◽  
Patricia A Goldie ◽  
Meg E Morris
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Systematic Change ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Mobility Assessment ◽  
High Level ◽  
Very High

Abstract Background and Purpose. The High-Level Mobility Assessment Tool (HiMAT) assesses high-level mobility in people who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The purpose of this study was to investigate the interrater reliability, retest reliability, and internal consistency of data obtained with the HiMAT. Subjects. Three physical therapists and 103 people with TBI were recruited from a rehabilitation hospital. Methods. Three physical therapists concurrently assessed a subset of 17 subjects with TBI to investigate interrater reliability. One physical therapist assessed a different subset of 20 subjects with TBI on 2 occasions, 2 days apart, to investigate retest reliability. Data from the entire sample of 103 subjects were used to investigate the internal consistency of this new scale. Results. Both the interrater reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC]=.99) and the retest reliability (ICC=.99) of the HiMAT data were very high. For retest reliability, a small systematic change was detected (t=3.82, df=19), indicating a marginal improvement of 1 point at retest. Internal consistency also was very high (Cronbach alpha=.97). Discussion and Conclusion. The HiMAT is a new tool specifically designed to measure high-level mobility, which currently is not a component of existing scales used in TBI. This study demonstrated that the HiMAT is a reliable tool for measuring high-level mobility. [Williams GP, Greenwood KM, Robertson VJ, et al. High-Level Mobility Assessment Tool (HiMAT): interrater reliability, retest reliability, and internal consistency. Phys Ther. 2006;86:395–400.]

Entwicklungsbedingte Koordinationsstörungen

2010 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Kastner ◽  
Franz Petermann
Keyword(s):  
Kognitive Defizite ◽  
Assessment Battery ◽  
Psychische Auffälligkeiten ◽  
Movement Assessment

Zusammenfassung. Der aktuelle Forschungsstand deutet darauf hin, dass entwicklungsbedingte Koordinationsstörungen häufig mit psychischen und sozialen Verhaltensauffälligkeiten sowie kognitiven Defiziten verknüpft sind; insbesondere der Kontakt zur Gleichaltrigengruppe scheint problematisch. Die vorliegende Studie überprüft, ob betroffene Kinder spezifische kognitive Defizite sowie verschiedene Verhaltensprobleme aufweisen. Es besteht die Hypothese, dass psychische Auffälligkeiten sowie Probleme im sozialen Bereich nicht nur unmittelbare Folgen der motorischen Ungeschicklichkeit darstellen, sondern dass bestimmte kognitive Defizite an der Entstehung dieser negativen Begleiterscheinungen beteiligt sind. In der Studie wurden 35 koordinationsgestörte Kinder im Alter von sechs bis elf Jahren mit einer alters- und geschlechtsgematchten Kontrollgruppe (n = 35) anhand ihrer kognitiven Leistungen, ihres Sozialverhaltens sowie bestimmter psychischer Verhaltensauffälligkeiten mittels t-Tests verglichen. Zur Absicherung der Diagnose einer entwicklungsbedingten Koordinationsstörung wurde der Motoriktest Movement Assessment Battery for Children (M-ABC-2) eingesetzt. Die Überprüfung der kognitiven Leistungen erfolgte mittels des Hamburg-Wechsler-Intelligenztest für Kinder – IV (HAWIK-IV). Psychische und soziale Verhaltensabweichungen wurden mithilfe des Elternfragebogens der Intelligence and Developmental Scales (IDS) und der Lehrereinschätzliste (LSL) erfasst. Anhand von Mediatoranalysen wird überprüft, ob ein indirekter Zusammenhang zwischen motorischer Leistung und verschiedenen Verhaltensauffälligkeiten besteht, der durch bestimmte kognitive Defizite vermittelt wird. Die Kinder weisen im Vergleich zur Kontrollgruppe ein erhöhtes Maß an psychischen Auffälligkeiten, Einschränkungen im Sozialverhalten sowie signifikante Intelligenzunterschiede auf. Das Wahrnehmungsgebundene Logische Denken (HAWIK-IV) vermittelt den Zusammenhang zwischen der motorischen Gesamtleistung sowie den LSL-Skalen Einfühlungsvermögen und Kooperation. Die Ergebnisse weisen darauf hin, dass verschiedene Wahrnehmungsdefizite den Umgang mit der Gleichaltrigengruppe erschweren.

Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2; Brazilian Translation

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.C. Valentini ◽  
M.H. Ramalho ◽  
M.A. Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Assessment Battery ◽  
Movement Assessment
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