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The aim of this review was to examine systematically the scope, validity,
and reliability of ordinal scales used to classify the eating and drinking
ability of people with cerebral palsy (CP). METHOD: Six electronic databases were
searched to identify measures used to classify eating and drinking ability; in
addition, two databases were used to track citations of key texts. The constructs
assessed by each measure were examined in relation to the World Health
Organization International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.
Evidence of validity and reliability of the identified scales was appraised from
peer-reviewed studies using standard criteria. RESULTS: Fifteen scales were
identified in 23 papers. Clinician or researcher assessment was required for 13
scales; nine scales made use of information from parents and carers through
interviews or questionnaires. Eight scales used the terms mild, moderate, and
severe (with varying definitions) to describe different aspects of eating and
drinking impairment. There was an assessment of either content validity and/or
reliability for five scales; however, none met the recommended psychometric
quality standards. INTERPRETATION: Currently, there is a lack of evidence of the
validity and reliability of ordinal scales of functional eating and drinking
abilities of people with CP.
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