Construct validity and responsiveness of the functional Tactile Object Recognition Test for children with cerebral palsy

Abstract

The fTORT demonstrated preliminary construct validity, and was positively associated with an upper limb activity measure but scores did not change significantly following somatosensory training. This preliminary paper supports further research and future psychometric knowledge about the tool.

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“…(); and HOME FAST‐HP Mackenzie and Byles (). Responsiveness: fTORT, Taylor et al . (). Clinical utility: I‐HOPE, Aplin and Ainsworth (); ATOP/M, Auger et al . ().…”

“…Taylor et al . () examined the properties of a functional Tactile Object Recognition Test (fTORT) for children with cerebral palsy.…”

“…(); fTORT, Taylor et al . (); PMSC and TGMD‐3, Maher et al . (); PIQ, Scanlan (). Structural validity : CEQ, Lyons et al .…”

“…(); fTORT, Taylor et al . (); 3B scale, Rebeiro Gruhl et al . (); I‐HOPE, Aplin and Ainsworth (). IRT: PIQ, Scanlan () and BPI, Hand et al .…”

“…Taylor et al . () aimed to provide preliminary evidence of construct validity and responsiveness for the fTORT, another clinician administered tool. The fTORT was recently adapted for use with children with neurological impairment.…”