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This study aimed to systematically review the psychometric properties and
clinical utility of measures of activities of daily living (ADL) for children
with cerebral palsy (CP) aged 5 to 18 years. METHOD: Five electronic databases
were searched to identify available ADL measures with published psychometric data
for school-aged children with CP. Measures were included if at least 60% of the
items addressed ADL in the full assessment or in an independent domain. A
modified CanChild Outcome Rating Form was used to report the validity,
reliability, responsiveness, and clinical utility of the measures. RESULTS:
Twenty-six measures were identified and eight met inclusion criteria. The
Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) had the strongest
psychometric properties but was limited by its age range. The Assessment of Motor
and Process Skills (AMPS) was the most comprehensive evaluation of underlying
motor and cognitive abilities yet further psychometric testing is required for
children with CP. INTERPRETATION: The PEDI should be used to measure ADL
capability in elementary school aged children. The AMPS is the best measure to
evaluate ADL performance or capacity and is suitable for all ages. Future
research should examine the reliability of the AMPS to determine its stability in
children and adolescents with CP.
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