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Pediatric measure of participation short forms version 2.0: development and evaluation
M J Mulcahey1, Christina C Thielen2, Mary D Slavin3
1Center for Outcomes and Measurement, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Maryjane.mulcahey@jefferson.edu.
Spinal Cord
|June 3, 2021
Summary
The pediatric measure of participation short forms (PMoP SF) V2.0 are reliable tools for assessing participation in children with spinal cord injury (SCI). These measures are recommended when computer adaptive testing is not feasible.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric rehabilitation
- Health outcomes measurement
- Childhood disability research
Background:
- Assessing participation is crucial for children with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Existing measures may require adaptation for specific age groups and contexts.
- Development of valid and reliable short forms is needed for efficient assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and psychometrically evaluate the pediatric measure of participation (PMoP) short forms (SF) version 2.0.
- To create age- and school-tailored versions of the PMoP SF for children with SCI.
- To ensure the relevance and accuracy of items within the PMoP SF V2.0.
Main Methods:
- A mixed methods cohort study design was employed.
- Secondary data analysis from 381 children with SCI and 322 parents.
- Iterative process for SF customization including item relevance, age/school analysis, reliability, and validity assessments.
Main Results:
- PMoP SF V2.0 demonstrated good to strong correlations (0.80-0.95) with the total item bank.
- High internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha 0.79-0.90) and reliability (ICC 0.89-0.95) were observed.
- Mean scores varied slightly by age and respondent type, with less precision at higher score ranges.
Conclusions:
- PMoP SF V2.0 includes relevant items and is tailored for different age groups and school statuses.
- These short forms are recommended for assessing participation in children with SCI when computer adaptive testing is not possible.
- The study provides a validated tool for participation assessment in pediatric SCI populations.
