J Korean Phys Ther.  2019 Apr;31(2):103-110. 10.18857/jkpt.2019.31.2.103.

Assessment Using the ICF-core set for Children and Youth with Cerebral Palsy: A Single Case Study

• Yun Y
• Choi G
• Lim HW

• KMID: 2448917
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.18857/jkpt.2019.31.2.103

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study evaluated the usefulness of International Classification of Functioning, disability and health core set for children and youths with cerebral palsy (ICF-core set for CP) by comparing the Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (GMFM-88), which is the most widely used outcome measure in children with cerebral palsy (ICF-core set for CP).
METHODS
One subject (Female, 14) was evaluated by GMFM-88 and ICF-core set for CP. In addition, the concept of GMFM-88 was compared with the concept of the ICF-core set for CP in compliance with ICF linking rules. The numerical values both of the GMFM-88 categories and the ICF-core set for CP's items were compared.
RESULTS
The ICF b760 was linked to the GMFM-88 59~61. d415 was linked to 57~58 of GMFM-88. d450 was linked to GMFM-88's 65~72. d455 was linked to GMFM-88 at 77and 80~83.
CONCLUSION
The association of the ICF-core set for CP and GMFM-88 was confirmed. In addition, the number of categories of ICF-core set for CP was smaller than the number of items of GMFM-88. In conclusion, the ICF-core set for CP is an evaluation tool that can identify the various features of children. In addition, GMFM-88 was linked to the ICF core set for CP according to the ICF linking rules.

Keyword

ICF-core set; Cerebral Palsy; ICF

MeSH Terms

Adolescent*
Cerebral Palsy*
Child*
Compliance
Humans
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)