Debra A Field1, William C Miller2, Stephen E Ryan3, Tal Jarus4, Alex Abundo5. 1. Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Rehabilitation Research Program, GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Therapy Department, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Electronic address: dfield@cw.bc.ca. 2. Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Rehabilitation Research Program, GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 3. Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 4. Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 5. Rehabilitation Research Program, GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To identify and critically appraise potential participation measurement tools for children aged 18 months to 17 years with power mobility (PM) needs. DATA SOURCES: Searches in 9 electronic databases identified peer-reviewed publications in English to January 2015, along with hand-searching included bibliographies. STUDY SELECTION: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses statement was followed with inclusion criteria set a priori. Keywords and subject headings included participation and measurement terms with descriptors of young people who are potential PM candidates. Publications describing measurement properties of English-language tools were included if the items included ≥ 85% content related to participation and described at least 2 participation dimensions. DATA EXTRACTION: Two reviewers reached consensus after independently screening titles and abstracts, identifying full-text articles meeting criteria, extracting data, and conducting quality ratings. Tool descriptions, clinical utility, and measurement properties were extracted. Study quality and measurement properties were evaluated using the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments checklist and the McMaster Outcome Measures Rating Form. DATA SYNTHESIS: Of 1330 titles identified, 138 peer-reviewed publications met study inclusion criteria. Fifty tools were identified, of which 20 met inclusion criteria. Evidence supporting reliability and validity varied considerably. Two tools had responsiveness evidence, an important measurement property when evaluating change. Quality ratings were strongest for internal consistency and content validity. Ratings were downgraded because of small sample sizes and a limited description of missing data or study conditions. CONCLUSIONS: While potential tools emerged (Assessment of Preschool Children's Participation, Preferences for Activities of Children, Child and Adolescent Scale of Participation, Child Engagement in Daily Life, Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, Questionnaire of Young People's Participation), none were judged best suited for use with children having PM needs. Further empirical studies with this population are needed before recommending use for PM applications.
OBJECTIVES: To identify and critically appraise potential participation measurement tools for children aged 18 months to 17 years with power mobility (PM) needs. DATA SOURCES: Searches in 9 electronic databases identified peer-reviewed publications in English to January 2015, along with hand-searching included bibliographies. STUDY SELECTION: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses statement was followed with inclusion criteria set a priori. Keywords and subject headings included participation and measurement terms with descriptors of young people who are potential PM candidates. Publications describing measurement properties of English-language tools were included if the items included ≥ 85% content related to participation and described at least 2 participation dimensions. DATA EXTRACTION: Two reviewers reached consensus after independently screening titles and abstracts, identifying full-text articles meeting criteria, extracting data, and conducting quality ratings. Tool descriptions, clinical utility, and measurement properties were extracted. Study quality and measurement properties were evaluated using the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments checklist and the McMaster Outcome Measures Rating Form. DATA SYNTHESIS: Of 1330 titles identified, 138 peer-reviewed publications met study inclusion criteria. Fifty tools were identified, of which 20 met inclusion criteria. Evidence supporting reliability and validity varied considerably. Two tools had responsiveness evidence, an important measurement property when evaluating change. Quality ratings were strongest for internal consistency and content validity. Ratings were downgraded because of small sample sizes and a limited description of missing data or study conditions. CONCLUSIONS: While potential tools emerged (Assessment of Preschool Children's Participation, Preferences for Activities of Children, Child and Adolescent Scale of Participation, Child Engagement in Daily Life, Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, Questionnaire of Young People's Participation), none were judged best suited for use with children having PM needs. Further empirical studies with this population are needed before recommending use for PM applications.
Authors: Tim Baerwalde; Britta Gebhard; Laura Hoffmann; Julia Roick; Olaf Martin; Anna-Lena Neurath; Astrid Fink Journal: BMJ Open Date: 2019-02-24 Impact factor: 2.692