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Reliability and Responsiveness of the Observable Movement Quality Scale for Children with Mild to Moderate Motor Impairments
- Source :
- Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics; 681; 696; 0194-2638; 6; vol. 40; ~Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics~681~696~~~0194-2638~6~40~~
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Contains fulltext : 225779.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Open Access)<br />AIM: The Observable Movement Quality (OMQ) scale measures generic movement quality and is used alongside standardized age-adequate motor performance tests. The scale consists of 15 items, each focusing on a different aspect; together, the entire construct of movement quality is assessed. This study aimed to determine interrater and intrarater reliability, and responsiveness of the OMQ scale. METHODS: A prospective intervention study with pre-post design in pediatric physical therapy practices. For interrater reliability, 3 physical therapists observed video-recorded motor assessments of 30 children with mild to moderate motor impairments -aged 4 to 12 years-using the OMQ scale. One therapist scored baseline assessment a second time for intrarater reliability, and to calculate smallest detectable change (SDC). Responsiveness (n = 28) was tested by comparing outcomes before and after intervention. RESULTS: Interrater reliability was moderate to good (ICC(2,1): 0.79); intrarater reliability was high (ICC(2,1): 0.97). Responsiveness results revealed an SDC of 2.4 and a minimal important change of 2.5; indicating sufficient validity in differentiating groups of children showing improved versus unchanged movement quality. CONCLUSION: The OMQ scale is reliable and responsive to change when used to assess movement quality in clinical practice for children with mild to moderate motor impairments, aged 4-12 year.
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- OAIster
- Journal :
- Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics; 681; 696; 0194-2638; 6; vol. 40; ~Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics~681~696~~~0194-2638~6~40~~
- Publication Type :
- Electronic Resource
- Accession number :
- edsoai.on1284098699
- Document Type :
- Electronic Resource