Validity of Pediatric Balance Scales in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Yi, Sook-Hee; Hwang, Ji Hye; Kim, Sang Jun; Kwon, Jeong-Yi

doi:10.1055/s-0032-1327774

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“…A total of 14 functional balance tests were identified that were investigated in children . These measurement tools were categorized as single balance measures or batteries of balance tests, and subsequently organized according to the conceptual framework we defined in the introduction (Table ). Eight single balance measures and six batteries of balance tests were identified.…”

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“…These measurement tools were categorized as single balance measures or batteries of balance tests, and subsequently organized according to the conceptual framework we defined in the introduction (Table ). Eight single balance measures and six batteries of balance tests were identified. A detailed description of the test modalities for each test is available in Appendix S1 (supporting information published online).…”

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Psychometric properties of functional balance tests in children: a literature review

Verbecque

Costa

Vereeck

et al. 2014

Develop Med Child Neuro

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Aim Identifying balance problems are the first step towards monitoring and rehabilitation. Therefore, this paper aims to make an overview of the psychometric properties of the functional balance tests available for children. Method A literature search was performed in PubMED and Web of Science on 8 February 2014 and updated on 6 July 2014. A conceptual framework for functional balance tests was defined, taking balance control components and task constraints into account. The tests were selected for inclusion by consensus of 2‐3 reviewers using the conceptual framework. Results Fourteen tests were investigated in 25 articles and analysed within the conceptual framework. The Timed Up and Go test, Pediatric Balance Scale, and Pediatric Reach Test are well investigated and all show good reliability. Validity remains unclear because of lack of a criterion standard to measure balance control. Interpretation Because of the lack of good methodological studies, strong evidence for the use of one or more functional balance tests in children cannot be provided. Moreover, it is necessary that a criterion standard to measure balance is established.

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Psychometric properties of functional balance tests in children: a literature review

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Vereeck

et al. 2014

Develop Med Child Neuro

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“…The GMFM-66 has been used in many studies of children with CP whose functional CP severities were classifi ed as GMFCS Levels I to III (e.g., Yi, Hwang, Kim, & Kwon, 2012 ). In the study by Oeffi nger, et al .…”

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Sensitivity to Functional Improvements of Gmfm-88, Gmfm-66, and Pedi Mobility Scores in Young Children with Cerebral Palsy

2014

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This study assessed the sensitivity to functional change of the total score on age- and severity-relevant dimensions (Goal Total score) of the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM)-88 compared with GMFM-88 Total, GMFM-66, and Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) Mobility scores in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Correlations among the four parameters were calculated to assess how sensitivity may differ according to the severity of CP. 64 children with CP (M age = 43.8 mo., SD = 16.5, range = 21 to 84 mo.; 36 boys, 28 girls) were recruited. The GMFM and PEDI assessments were performed over an interval of 6 mo. The effect sizes for changes over time were large (0.88 to 1.26) for the selected GMFM-88 Goal Total scores. The minimally important differences of the GMFM-88 Goal Total scores were within the mean range of change, with CP severity categorized as GMFCS Levels I/II, Level III, and Levels IV/V. The selected GMFM-88 Goal Total scores showed from poor to good correlations with GMFM-88 Total, GMFM-66, and PEDI Mobility scores. The results indicated that age- and severity-relevant GMFM-88 Goal Total scores were the optimal parameter to detect meaningful change in children with CP for clinical and research use.

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“…The order in which the measurement tools were applied was decided randomly by drawing a note with the name of the tool from a box. The evaluation of the second measurement tool was made at an interval of 15 minutes to enable the subjects to recover from any fatigue caused by the first evaluation13 ) .…”

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“…In addition, prior research reported a statistically significant correlation (r=0.7) between the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM)-88 and PBS in Down’s syndrome children12 ) ; a high correlation between the PBS and GMFM (domains D and E: overall score of GMFM-88 and GMFM-66) was also reported in children with spastic cerebral palsy who were capable of walking13 ) . Moreover, a high correlation was noted in the overall scores of PBS and GMFM for walking velocity and a 10-second standing up from seated posture test6 ) .…”

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Correlation between the gross motor performance measurement and pediatric balance scale with respect to movement disorder in children with cerebral palsy

Kwon

Ahn

2016

J Phys Ther Sci

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[Purpose] To determine whether the Gross Motor Performance Measurement is useful in predicting the future score of the Pediatric Balance Scale, this study examined the correlation between the 2 measurement tools with respect to movement disorder in children with cerebral palsy. [Subjects and Methods] A total of 38 study subjects with cerebral palsy were divided into 3 groups (spastic, dyskinetic, and ataxic) by means of systematic proportional stratified sampling in accordance with the characteristics of their movement disorders. [Results] The spastic Pediatric Balance Scale had an intermediate level of positive correlation with dissociated movement (r=0.411), alignment (r=0.518), and weight shift (r=0.461). The dyskinetic Pediatric Balance Scale had a strong positive correlation with dissociated movement (r=0.905), coordination (r=0.882), alignment (r=0.930), and stability (r=0.924). The ataxic Pediatric Balance Scale had an intermediate level of positive correlation with the overall Gross Motor Performance Measurement (r=0.636), and a strong positive correlation with dissociated movement (r=0.866), coordination (r=0.871) and stability (r=0.984). [Conclusion] Gross Motor Performance Measurement is important in evaluating the quality of movement, and can be considered an excellent supplementary tool in predicting functional balance.

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Validity of Pediatric Balance Scales in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Cited by 60 publications

References 22 publications

Psychometric properties of functional balance tests in children: a literature review

Psychometric properties of functional balance tests in children: a literature review

Sensitivity to Functional Improvements of Gmfm-88, Gmfm-66, and Pedi Mobility Scores in Young Children with Cerebral Palsy

Correlation between the gross motor performance measurement and pediatric balance scale with respect to movement disorder in children with cerebral palsy

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