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The purpose of this study was to review published research on the use of the
Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88) and (GMFM-66) as outcome measures to
determine if these tools detect changes in gross motor function in children with
cerebral palsy (CP) undergoing interventions. METHODS:
A comprehensive literature
search was conducted using Medline and PubMed to identify studies published from
January 2000 through January 2011 that reported the accuracy of GMFM-88 and
GMFM-66 to measure changes over time in children with CP undergoing
interventions. The keywords used for the search were "GMFM" and "CP". Two of the
authors (M.A. and S.B.) reviewed the titles and abstracts found in the databases.
The methodological quality of the studies was assessed by using the Critical
Review Form-Quantitative Studies. RESULTS: Of 62 papers initially identified, 21
studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. These articles consist of three
longitudinal studies, six randomized controlled trials, four repeated measure
design, six pre-post test design, a case series and one non-randomized
prospective study. The included studies were generally of moderate to high
methodological quality. The studies included children from a wide age range of 10
months to 16 years. According to the National Health and Medical Research
Council, the study designs were level II, III-2, III-3 and IV. CONCLUSION: The
review suggests that the GMFM-88 and GMFM-66 are useful as outcome measures to
detect changes in gross motor function in children with CP undergoing
interventions. Implications for Rehabilitation Accurate measurement of change in
gross motor skill acquisition is important to determine effectiveness of
intervention programs in children with cerebral palsy (CP).
The Gross Motor
Function Measure (GMFM-88 and GMFM-66) are common tools used by rehabilitation
specialists to measure gross motor function in children with CP. The GMFM appears
to be an effective outcome tool for measuring change in gross motor function
according to a small number of randomized control studies utilizing participant
populations of convenience.

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