Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF)

Environmental factors in disabled children: Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF) Article Summary

Article: Assessment of environmental factors in disabled children 2–12 years: development and reliability of the Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF) for Children–Parent Version Reference: McCauley D, Gorter JW, Russell DJ, Rosenbaum P, Law M, Kertoy M. Assessment of environmental factors in disabled children 2-12 years: development and reliability of the Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF) for Children-Parent Version: CHIEF for Children-Parent Version. Child: Care, Health and Development. 2013;39(3):337-344. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2214.2012.01388.x Purpose: The purpose of this study was to adapt the Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF) into an suitable outcome that could measure environmental factors which limit a disabled child’s activity and participation. Study Population: The study was conducted with 61 families in Ontario, Canada that had a disabled child between 2-12 years old. The participants were samples of patients attending three children’s treatment centers (CTCs) in Southern Ontario. Methods: Secondary data: The authors analyzed previous…

Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF) article summary

Purpose: Th purpose of this study was to test the model of factors influencing the rate of Iranian children with cerebral palsy participation in leisure activities. CHIEF was specifically used to assess environment in regards to being unsupportive physically, socially, or attudinally, in the domains of policies, physical & structural [environment], school & work, attitudes & supports, and services & assistants. Study Population: 232 children, ages 6-14, with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy Methods: parents completed all questionnaires, with the exception of CAPE, which was completed by the children, with help from a caregiver if needed Outcome measures: Children’s Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment (CAPE), Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF), Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), Family Environmental Scale (FES) Intervention: None. Participants and parents filled out questionnaires. Results: main result was the importance of family-related factors, the role of family intellectual-cultural orientation, and family preferences to engage in…

No additional or current research update to the CHIEF outcome measure was found or made to the original blog post. The following article utilized the CHIEF outcome assessment Source: Khetani MA. Validation of environmental content in the Young Children’s Participation and Environment Measure. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Feb; 96(2):317-22. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.11.016 The purpose of this article was to validate the environmental content of the Young Children’s Participation and Environment Measure (YC-PEM). This study utilized the Craig Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF) as a comparison for concurrent validity. Participants were the parent/legal guardians of 395 children both with and without developmental disabilities and delays. Each participant was a caregiver for a child 0- 5 years old whom lived in North America. Participants were recruited by convenience and each filled out both the YC-PEM and the CHIEF-CP online in addition to a demographic form. For the YC-PEM caregivers evaluated their child’s…

Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF)

*Minimal updates were made to the original blog post in regards to the CHIEF. No updated or current research utilizing the CHIEF in pediatric PT was found as well. Source: http://www.rehabmeasures.org/Lists/RehabMeasures/DispForm.aspx?ID=979 (Accessed 20 February 2017) Critical Review – CHIEF By: Mariah Cole Descriptive Information: Title: Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF) Version 3.0 April 2001 Published in 1999 Updated and revised in 2012 Source: Craig Hospital Research Department 3425 S. Clarkson Street, Englewood Colorado 80110 Costs: Free and easily accessible – manual and assessment available on Craig Hospital Website Purpose: “To assess the degree of which elements of the physical, social, and political environments act as barriers or facilitators to full participation for people with disabilities.” Five domains assessed to evaluate environmental factors – accessibility, accommodations, resource availability, social support, equality. Type of Test: Patient Reported Outcomes Target Population and Ages: Stroke, CP, SCI, TBI, MS, and Amputee Adolescent (13-17),…

Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF)

No additional updates to the CHIEF outcome measure at this time. Source: Furtado SRC, Sampaio RF, Kirkwood RN, Vaz DV, Mancini MC. Moderating effect of the environment in the relationship between mobility and school participation in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. Braz J Phys Ther. 2015 July-Aug; 19(4):311-319. The purpose of this study was to discover the relationship between environmental factors in regards to children and adolescents diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and the relationship between mobility and school participation. There were a total of 99 children ranging in age from 6-18 years old, with their parents/caregivers assistance throughout the study. The participants varied in mobility, some participants ambulated with orthoses while others did not, the study also included children who used a wheel chair for longer distances. The participants were recruited from a children’s rehabilitation center in Brazil. The study used three different instruments to determine the relationship…

Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors

Source: http://www.rehabmeasures.org/Lists/RehabMeasures/DispForm.aspx?ID=979. Accessed March 15, 2015.   Critical Review   Reviewer: Michael Chiuminatto SPT, on 03/15/2014  I. Descriptive Information A. Title: Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors Originally Published in 1999 Version 3.0 April 2001 B. Source: Craig Hospital Research Department 3425 S. Clarkson Street, Englewood Colorado 80110 C. Availability and Costs: Free, Accessible Here- http://craighospital.org/uploads/CraigHospital.ChiefManual.pdf D. Purpose: The purpose of this assessment is; “To assess the degree to which elements of the physical, social, and political environments act as barriers or facilitators to full participation for people with disabilities.” E. Target Population and Ages: Target Populations include Stroke; Cerebral Palsy; Spinal Cord Injury; Traumatic Brain Injury; Multiple Sclerosis; Amputee Population; ages 6-12, 13-17, 18-64, 65+ F. Type of Test: Short Patient Reported Outcomes, assessing the individuals ADLs, Patient Satisfaction, QOL, ICF Domain: Environmental G. Time Requirements, Administration, and Scoring: 6-30 mins; 25 items across 5 domains using Paper and Pencil, completed…