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…
Read MoreLimitations of 6-minute Walk Test Reference Values for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Purpose: The 6-minute walk test (6MWT) is frequently used to assess the ambulatory function in those with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). With the trajectory of the disease showing improvements in gait patterns as treatments have become more effective, it is important that we are using appropriate healthy reference range values for the 6MWT to adequately assess progression in this population. This article aims to determine an appropriate healthy reference range to use for individuals with SMA. Study Population: Nine articles were chosen for the systematic review after the inclusion and exclusion process. Of the 9 articles chosen, 3 viewed a healthy pediatric population (age range 3-19) and 6 viewed a healthy adult population (age range 20-81). Methods: The researchers performed a systematic review of articles attempting to determine normative values for the 6MWT on healthy adults and/or children. The studies chosen for the review were selected from PubMed…
Read MoreGross Motor Function Measure – Article Summary
Title: Impact of Resistance Therapy on Motor Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Authors: Luisa Collado-Garrido, Paula Parás-Bravo, Pilar Calvo-Martín, and Miguel Santibáñez-Margüello Purpose: The purpose of this article was to identify the effects of resistance training on children with cerebral palsy via a meta-analysis. Study Population: School-aged children ≤18 years old with cerebral palsy. Methods: A bibliographic review was performed on articles from PubMed, ISI, and PEDro related to cerebral palsy and resistance training ranged up to 2018. References from the selected articles were also manually reviewed in addition. In total, 1,795 articles were gathered from these sources, narrowed down to 15 articles following inclusion/exclusion criteria. Included articles are of controlled and non-controlled clinical trials of school-aged children (≤18) with CP, focused on resistance training-based intervention, utilizing outcome measures to describe changes in motor function before and after intervention. Outcome Measures: The Gross Motor…
Read MoreBayley Scales of Infant Motor Development (BSID-II) Article Summary
Wang X, Carroll X, Wang H, Zhang P, Selvaraj JN and Leeper-Woodford S (2020) Prediction of Delayed Neurodevelopment in Infants Using Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials and the Bayley II Scales. Front. Pediatr. 8:485. doi: 10.3389/fped.2020.00485 The Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential (BAEV) is used to analyze development in infants by measuring function of the central nervous system. An abnormality outside the normal BAEV range could indicate neurodevelopmental delays later on in infancy and childhood, measured by the mental development indices (MDI), a form of the Bayley II Scales. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship of BAEP values obtained on 6-month old infants compared to MDI values of that same child at 2 years old to compare if abnormal scores on the BAEP correlate to low MDI scores, indicating a low BAEP value could predict neurodevelopmental delays in infants and children. Population: 195 infants…
Read MoreMABC-2 article summary
The purpose of this article was the investigate the validity and reliability of the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2) in a sample of Croatian children from the ages 3-6 years old. 683 children participated in this study with 33 who were not included in the analyses due to not completing all parts of the test. The MABC-2 consists of testing three different areas of motor performance: balance, aiming and catching, as well as manual dexterity. Manual dexterity consists of drawing a trail, posting coins, and threading beads. Catching and aiming consists of throwing and catching a bean bag. Balance consists of one-leg balance, walking with heels raised, and jumping on the mats. For all things involving one extremity, both dominant and non-dominant limbs were tested. Interclass correlation coefficients (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), and smallest detectable change (SDC) were collected in this research to test the reliability and…
Read MorePeabody Developmental Motor Scale – 2 T&M Article
The purpose of this study was to look at “gross motor developmental function outcomes of infantile and toddler survivors of pediatric intensive care units (PICU)”. This study looked at 35 children aged 1 mo – 3 yr who were hospitalized in the PICU for greater than 48 hours. The baseline gross motor function was measured using the Age and Stages Questionnaire 3 (ASQ-3). At the time of their discharge, the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales 2 was used, which will be further discussed as the test and measure for the purpose of this summary. This tool assesses “fine and gross motor skills of children aged between 0 and 71 months.” It is comprised of 4 sections assessing reflexes, stationary, locomotion, and object manipulation. Each section adds to the child’s gross motor quotient (GMQ) score. There are 7 categories to which the child then is placed based on their GMQ score (very…
Read MoreMovement Assessment Battery for Children (MABC-2) – Article Summary
Title: Motor intervention with and without Nintendo Wii for children with developmental coordination disorder: protocol for a randomized control trial Authors: Jorge Lopes Cavalcante Neto, Bert Steenbergen, Eloisa Tudella Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is characterized by the presence of motor deviations in young children that impact daily activities including school and social participation. The purpose of this proposed study protocol is to compare the effects of motor training interventions with or without use of virtual reality (VR) technology in motor learning of children with DCD. The design of this study is a randomized control trial in which children will be allocated into one of two intervention groups. One group will participate in motor training interventions that utilize the Nintendo Wii system, and the other group will participate in comparable interventions without utilization of VR technology. For both groups, motor training activities are specifically designed to target MABC-2 domains: manual dexterity,…
Read MorePediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) Article Summary
PedsQL Article: Assessing gastro-intestinal related quality of life in cystic fibrosis: Validation of PedsQL GI in children and their parents Boon M, Claes I, Havermans T, et al. Assessing gastro-intestinal related quality of life in cystic fibrosis: Validation of PedsQL GI in children and their parents. PLoS One. 2019;14(12):e0225004. Published 2019 Dec 20. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0225004 Purpose: To validate a cystic fibrosis-specific quality of life questionnaire in pediatric patients with CF by comparing the PedsQL GI (Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory, Gastrointestinal Symptoms Scales and Module) to other QOL questionnaires such as the cystic fibrosis QOL questionnaire (CFQ-R) and visual analogue scale (VAS). Population: 248 children and their parents in Europe. The children included in the study had cystic fibrosis and ranged from 24 months to 18 years old and all had pancreatic insufficiency and were being treated with pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT). Methods: A 3 month prospective observational study with a…
Read MoreTest of Infant Motor Performance & Test of Infant Motor Performance Screening Items Article Summary
Purpose: The purpose was to determine the appropriateness of the hierarchical ordering of the test and its ability to detect variability. The researchers also wanted to determine if this test was valid and reliable with a Brazilian patient population. Study population: Study population was comprised of 650 Brazilian infants where 349 were males and 301 were females. Of these group 168 infants were preterm and 482 were full term. Infants were excluded if they had MSK disorders, genetic syndromes, congenital malformation or were currently receiving physical therapy treatment. Methods: A Portuguese version of the TIMP was performed on the research subjects in health units and follow up clinics. The test takes approximately 30-45 minutes to administer. The test was administered by a trained professional and video reordered. The test has 42 items that are either categorized as observed items (OIs) or elicited items (EIs). Observed items were answered…
Read MoreChildren and adolescents six minute walk test reference values article summary
Article Title: Reference Values for the Six-Minute Walk Test in Healthy Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to compare and contrast the available reference values and six-minute walk test equation predictions in health children/adolescents across multiple studies. Population: Of the 12 studies included in this systematic review, the total number of included participants across studies was n = 5615. Though there were difference age ranges examined in each of the 12 studies selected, the range across studies was 4-18 years of age. All studies included healthy children/adolescents without musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular or respiratory disorders from 12 different countries. 10 of the 12 studies included both girls and boys. Of the remaining two studies, one examined only girls and one examined only boys. Methods: Collection of data/studies followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. Potential…
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