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Measuring pediatric physical function

N L Young1, J G Wright

  • 1Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
|March 1, 1995
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Pediatric orthopaedic surgery outcomes should use activity-based physical function scales, not just radiographic measures. These validated scales better reflect how children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Orthopaedics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Biomedical Measurement

Background:

  • Pediatric orthopaedic interventions aim to enhance physical function.
  • Current outcome assessments often rely on surrogate radiographic indices, which may not correlate with actual patient function.
  • Activity-based physical function scales offer a more direct measure of functional outcomes but are underutilized in surgical studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify suitable activity-based physical function scales for pediatric orthopaedics.
  • To establish criteria for selecting appropriate scales.
  • To address the unique challenges of measuring physical function in pediatric populations.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a systematic review to identify relevant activity-based physical function scales.

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  • Described 21 identified scales based on target population, purpose, administration, content, and standardization quality.
  • Classified scales using a novel taxonomy.
  • Discussed specific considerations for pediatric functional assessment.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified and described 21 activity-based physical function scales applicable to pediatric orthopaedics.
    • Developed a classification system for these scales.
    • Highlighted age, development, reporting methods, and question formats as key factors in pediatric functional measurement.
    • Found that standardized, activity-based measures are available and appropriate.

    Conclusions:

    • Standardized activity-based physical function scales are available and suitable for assessing pediatric orthopaedic interventions.
    • These scales provide a more accurate representation of functional outcomes compared to surrogate measures.
    • Increased utilization of these scales is recommended for comprehensive outcome evaluation in pediatric orthopaedics.