1.Preliminary study of the Gross Motor Function Classification System(GMFCS) for children with cerebral palsy
Huabao LU ; Yan ZHANG ; Jianjun LIU ; Xiaoyan CHEN ; Xiaokui QIU ; Weihong WU ; Yanchun LI ; Yingyuan HU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2005;11(10):841-842
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.
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