Psychometric Evaluation of the Persian Version of the Functional Mobility Scale: Assessing Validity and Reliability.
Phys Occup Ther Pediatr
; 44(5): 721-732, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
This study aimed to assess the content, concurrent validity, test-retest, and intra-rater reliability of the Persian version of the Functional Mobility Scale (FMS) for evaluating functional mobility in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP).METHODS:
Following international standards for measurement translation, we developed a Persian version of the FMS. A total of 160 participants took part in this study. Concurrent validity was assessed using Spearman's coefficient to correlate with the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). Test-retest (n = 30) and intra-rater (n = 30) reliability of the FMS were also examined by Cohen's weighted kappa coefficient.RESULTS:
Concurrent validity ranged from -0.912 to -0.941 for children and -0.912 to -0.936 for adolescents. Test-retest ranged from 0.902 to 1. Intra-rater ranged from 0.933 to 0.987.CONCLUSION:
The Persian version of the FMS demonstrates very strong validity and almost perfect reliability for assessing and classifying functional mobility in children and adolescents with CP. These findings suggest that this tool could be a useful addition to clinical practice and research for the Persian-speaking population.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Psicometria
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Paralisia Cerebral
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Avaliação da Deficiência
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Phys Occup Ther Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Irã
País de publicação:
Reino Unido