Development of the children's primitive reflex integration assessment scale.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Non-integrated primitive reflexes (PRs) in children can lead to issues in motor function and psychological wellbeing, while prior studies have shown correlations between PR integration and neurodevelopmental disorders in children. However, measurement methods for PR integration remain unestablished. Therefore, in the present study, we describe the development of a measurement scale for PR integration, a novel assessment tool to evaluate PR integration in children.

Methods

Combining a literature review, practical experience, and results of specialized group discussions, a preliminary draft of the Children's Primitive Reflex Integration Measurement Scale (CPRIMS) was formulated. Employing a convenience sampling method, participants were selected from first and second

SUBMITTER: Wang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11794803 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature