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Adaptation of the adult Functional Mobility Assessment (FMA) into a FMA‐Family Centred (FMA‐FC) paediatric version
Author(s) -
Beavers D. B.,
Holm M. B.,
Rogers J. C.,
Plummer T.,
Schmeler M.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
child: care, health and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.832
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1365-2214
pISSN - 0305-1862
DOI - 10.1111/cch.12571
Subject(s) - reliability (semiconductor) , adaptation (eye) , content validity , psychology , internal consistency , test (biology) , consistency (knowledge bases) , measure (data warehouse) , developmental psychology , clinical psychology , applied psychology , physical medicine and rehabilitation , psychometrics , medicine , computer science , data mining , paleontology , power (physics) , physics , quantum mechanics , neuroscience , artificial intelligence , biology
Aim The aims of this study were to adapt an adult wheeled mobility outcome measure, the Functional Mobility Assessment, for use with children (FMA‐Family Centred) and establish the new measure's content validity, test–retest reliability, and internal consistency. Background Although several tools exist to measure a child's ability to operate and move a wheeled mobility device, none focus on the ability of the wheeled mobility device to support children and their families as they perform daily activities. Methods After adapting the FMA items with examples relevant to children aged 3–21, parent/caregiver and therapist stakeholder groups recommended adaptations relevant for families with children who cannot respond for themselves. Results Six of the initial FMA items were retained with child‐appropriate examples, and 4 new items were developed. Conclusion The content validity of the FMA‐Family Centred was strongly supported, and internal consistency and test–retest reliability met accepted psychometric standards.