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A Standardized Obstacle Course for Assessment of Visual Function in Ultra Low Vision and Artificial Vision
Published on: February 11, 2014
Predictors of Standardized Walking Obstacle Course outcome measures in children with and without developmental
Karen M Kott1, Sharon L Held, Elizabeth Francis Giles
1School of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529, USA. kkott@odu.edu
Purpose:
This study was designed to determine which characteristics of children predict measures on the Standardized Walking Obstacle Course (SWOC).
Methods:
SWOC testing was performed under 3 conditions: (1) walk, (2) walk with a tray, and (3) walk wearing shaded glasses. Trials consisted of standing up, walking the course in 1 direction, and sitting down. Children (n = 440) completed 2 trials per condition. Trial measures included time, and numbers of steps, stumbles, and steps off the path. Relationships were evaluated using Chi-square analyses and significant predictors were determined by multiple logistic regression analyses. Sensitivity and specificity were calculated to determine the accuracy of disability as a predictor.
Results:
Age, weight, and disability were the strongest predictors (P < .05). Increased age and weight predicted shorter time and fewest steps. Disability predicts longer time and most steps.
Conclusion:
The SWOC is appropriate to screen children for disabilities in functional ambulation.
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