Development of Functional Abilities Assessment in Paediatric Oncology (FAAP-O) Scale for Children and Adolescents Affected by Cancer.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Functional abilities are fundamental for social participation. However, functional abilities assessment tools validated for children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment are lacking. A preliminary validation of the Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (GMFM-88) scale for children with cancer found that some items are unable to discriminate or distinguish between different gross motor function levels. This study aims to develop and validate the Functional Abilities Assessment in Paediatric Oncology (FAAP-O), starting with GMFM-88. Methods: This multicentre study (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04862130) involved children and adolescents (6 months-18 years old) diagnosed with cancer, in any phase of treatment or less than 1 year off therapy. A multip

SUBMITTER: Rossi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12468092 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature