Expanded and revised gross motor function classification system: study for Chinese school children with cerebral palsy

Abstract

The Chinese version of the GMFCS-ER is a valid measure of functional ability in school children with CP and reliable enough for use by Chinese healthcare providers and parents. Effects of environmental and personal factors should be considered when practicing GMFCS-ER assessment. Implications for Rehabilitation Cerebral palsy. Research about GMFCS-ER is needed to promote a more extensive use of GMFCS-ER in China for school children with CP. The Chinese version of the GMFCS-ER is a valid measure of functional ability in school children with CP and reliable enough for use by Chinese healthcare providers. Effects of environmental and personal factors should be considered when performing the GMFCS-ER assessment.

The Gross Motor Function Classification System Family Report Questionnaire: reliability between special‐education teachers and caregivers

“…When the reliability of the Thai family report of the GMFCS was tested in communities, we found high overall interrater reliability (ICC 0.90, 95% CI 0.88-0.92) between special-education teachers and caregivers in children with CP aged 2 to 12 years. 14 The response rate in our study was 68% (25/37), which is an acceptable rate of participation, and 97% of responders used the Thai GMFCS-FR correctly, indicating that the Thai GMFCS-FR can be simply and conveniently used in the community. The current study initially reported reliability between special-education teachers and caregivers, while previous studies investigated the reliabilities of the GMFCS-FR between health professionals and families.…”

“…Excellent reliabilities of the GMFCS-E&R and an overall ICC ranging between 0.84 and 0.92 were found in this prior study. 14 The response rate in our study was 68% (25/37), which is an acceptable rate of participation, and 97% of responders used the Thai GMFCS-FR correctly, indicating that the Thai GMFCS-FR can be simply and conveniently used in the community. The GMFCS-FR is definitely a useful tool for both caregivers and teachers to communicate effectively and plan an optimal goal and assistance for young children with CP.…”

“…Having a classification of the child's abilities from families and professionals using the GMFCS can benefit the planning of health, social, and education services. 11,13 Furthermore, one previous study by Shi et al 14 investigated the reliability of the GMFCS-E&R and GMFCS-FR when administered by teachers and parents in special-education schools in China. 8,[10][11][12][13] However, limited research has been conducted in young children with CP.…”

“…8,[10][11][12][13] However, limited research has been conducted in young children with CP. 11,13 Furthermore, one previous study by Shi et al 14 investigated the reliability of the GMFCS-E&R and GMFCS-FR when administered by teachers and parents in special-education schools in China. This study suggested that the use of the GMFCS-E&R should be extensively promoted in specialeducation schools.…”

Treatment response prediction of rehabilitation program in children with cerebral palsy using radiomics strategy: protocol for a multicenter prospective cohort study in west China

“…The scale comprises five dimensions divided by 88 items, with a total score of 264(16). This tool has been validated in the Chinese population(17,18). (II) GMFCS: the GMFCS is a five-level classification system, with level I indicating the best voluntary movement and level V representing the worst voluntary movement(19,20).…”