Preliminary study of the Gross Motor Function Classification System(GMFCS) for children with cerebral palsy
- VernacularTitle:脑性瘫痪儿童粗大运动功能分级系统初步研究
- Author:
Huabao LU
;
Yan ZHANG
;
Jianjun LIU
;
Xiaoyan CHEN
;
Xiaokui QIU
;
Weihong WU
;
Yanchun LI
;
Yingyuan HU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Gross Motor Function Classification System(GMFCS), cerebral palsy, evaluation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2005;11(10):841-842
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo test the reliability of Gross Motor Function Classification System(GMFCS) among different raters.MethodsUsing the Chinese translation vision of the GMFCS,5 doctors(raters) determined the level of each cerebral palsy(CP) child(aged 0～12) independently.After finishing classification of all the 23 CP children's level,the reasons of disparities among raters were discussed and analyzed,and the supplementary classification sentences were formulated.ResultsThere was no statistic significant difference in classifications among 5 raters,the GMFCS levels were correlated well with mobility and self-care domain scores in comprehensive function assessment,and higher degree of agreement could be achieved by referring to the supplementary classification sentences while classifying.ConclusionFor classifying the level of gross motor function of CP children,Chinese translation vision of the GMFCS has high degree of reliability.
