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Psychometric properties of outcome measures for children and adolescents with brachial plexus birth palsy: a systematic review
Author(s) -
Bialocerkowski Andrea,
O'shea Kate,
Pin Tamis W
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
developmental medicine and child neurology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.658
H-Index - 143
eISSN - 1469-8749
pISSN - 0012-1622
DOI - 10.1111/dmcn.12194
Subject(s) - brachial plexus , palsy , physical therapy , psychology , population , psychometrics , quality of life (healthcare) , patient reported outcome , outcome (game theory) , clinical psychology , medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , surgery , alternative medicine , environmental health , mathematical economics , mathematics , pathology , psychotherapist
Aim The aim of this review was to evaluate the psychometric properties of outcome measures used to quantify upper limb function in children and adolescents with brachial plexus birth palsy ( BPBP ). Method Eleven electronic databases were searched to identify studies on the effects of conservative management to improve upper limb function in young people with BPBP . Outcome measures used in these studies were extracted and used in a subsequent search to identify studies that evaluated the psychometric properties of these measures. The methodological quality of these studies was rated using a standardized critical appraisal tool. Results Thirty‐three outcome measures and 12 psychometric studies were identified. Nine outcome measures had some psychometric evidence, which was variable in quality. The outcome measures which seem to have the most robust psychometric properties include the Active Movement Scale, Assisting Hand Assessment, Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Index, and the Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument. Interpretation Further research is required to determine the psychometric properties of outcome measures used for children and adolescents with BPBP . Caution is required when interpreting the results of commonly used outcome measures in this population owing to their relatively unknown psychometric properties.