Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 15, 2026

Clinical-oriented Three-dimensional Gait Analysis Method for Evaluating Gait Disorder
06:54

Clinical-oriented Three-dimensional Gait Analysis Method for Evaluating Gait Disorder

Published on: March 4, 2018

14.8K

Concurrent Validity of Two Gait Performance Measures in Children with Neuromotor Disorders

Corinne Ammann-Reiffer1,2,3, Caroline H G Bastiaenen2, Corina Klöti1

  • 1a Pediatric Rehab Research Group, Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adolescents , University Children's Hospital Zurich , Affoltern am Albis , Zurich , Switzerland.

Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics
|January 17, 2018
PubMed

Insights

The Functional Mobility Scale (FMS) and Gillette Functional Assessment Questionnaire - walking scale (FAQ) accurately measure mobility in pediatric neurorehabilitation patients. These scales are valid tools for assessing functional mobility in this population.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Rehabilitation
  • Neuroscience
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Assessing functional mobility is crucial for children undergoing neurorehabilitation.
  • Validated tools are needed to accurately track mobility improvements in pediatric neurorehabilitation settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the concurrent validity of the Functional Mobility Scale (FMS) and the Gillette Functional Assessment Questionnaire - walking scale (FAQ).
  • To evaluate the FMS and FAQ as reliable measures of functional mobility in pediatric inpatient neurorehabilitation.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 71 children with neuromotor gait impairments.
  • Concurrent validity assessed using Spearman correlations against established mobility measures.
  • Data collected by independent physiotherapists within a 7-day period.

Main Results:

  • Both FMS and FAQ demonstrated strong correlations with comparator measures (0.58-0.79 for FMS, 0.69-0.73 for FAQ).
  • Study hypotheses regarding correlation strength and direction were supported for both scales.
  • The FMS captured a broad spectrum of mobility levels.

Conclusions:

  • The Functional Mobility Scale (FMS) and Gillette Functional Assessment Questionnaire - walking scale (FAQ) are valid instruments for assessing functional mobility.
  • These scales are suitable for use in pediatric inpatient neurorehabilitation settings.
  • The findings support the use of FMS and FAQ for evaluating mobility outcomes in children with neuromotor impairments.
Abstract

Keywords:
ChildrenGillette functional Assessment Questionnaire – walking scalefunctional mobility scalemobilityoutcome assessmentpsychometric testingvalidity

More Related Videos

Testing Sensory and Multisensory Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder09:13

Testing Sensory and Multisensory Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Published on: April 22, 2015

17.2K
Physical Activity Measurement in Children Accepting Table Tennis Training06:51

Physical Activity Measurement in Children Accepting Table Tennis Training

Published on: July 27, 2022

2.5K

Related Concept Videos

Reliability and Validity01:29

Reliability and Validity

Reliability and validity are two important considerations that must be made with any type of data collection. Reliability refers to the ability to consistently produce a given result. In the context of psychological research, this would mean that any instruments or tools used to collect data do so in consistent, reproducible ways.
14.1K
Intrinsically Disordered Proteins02:18

Intrinsically Disordered Proteins

Intrinsically disordered proteins are a group of proteins that do not fold into specific three-dimensional structures. Their structural flexibility allows them to complement ordered proteins to perform functions that are inaccessible to rigid structures. They are more common in eukaryotes than prokaryotes and may either be exclusively intrinsically disordered or hybrid proteins, consisting of a mix of ordered and disordered regions. The absence of a rigid structure in these proteins can be...
19.6K
Data Validation01:15

Data Validation

Method validation is a crucial process in analytical chemistry designed to confirm that a given method consistently produces reliable and high-quality results. This process is essential when a method is applied to different sample matrices or when procedural modifications are made, ensuring that the results meet acceptable standards across various applications.
Key parameters for method validation include:
2.4K
Data Validation01:03

Data Validation

Data validation is an essential part of a comprehensive assessment. Validation is confirming or verifying and opening the door to gathering more assessment data as it clarifies vague or unclear data. The process of checking and verifying the collected information is called data validation. The primary purpose of data validation is to ensure data is as free from error, bias, and misinterpretation as possible.
Nursing assessment guides are generally based on holistic models rather than medical...
7.0K
Drug Dosing: Infants and Children01:29

Drug Dosing: Infants and Children

Pediatric patient dosages diverge from adults due to disparities in body surface area, total body water, and extracellular fluid per kilogram of body weight. The dosing regimen considers the variations in pharmacokinetics and pharmacology across distinct age groups, encompassing preterm newborns, infants, young children, older children, and adolescents. Calculation of pediatric patient doses is predicated on determining body surface area, which exhibits a superior correlation with the child's...
335
Bone Disorders01:29

Bone Disorders

Aging and its effect on bone remodeling is the most common cause of bone disorders. In young and healthy people, bone deposition and resorption happen at an equal rate to maintain optimal bone health.
Bone deposition is also affected by the levels of sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone that promote osteoblast activity and bone matrix synthesis. When the level of these hormones decreases due to aging, it causes a reduction in bone deposition. As a result, bone resorption by osteoclasts...
5.6K