Psychometric properties of gross motor assessment tools for children: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Gross motor assessment tools have a critical role in identifying, diagnosing and evaluating motor difficulties in childhood. The objective of this review was to systematically evaluate the psychometric properties and clinical utility of gross motor assessment tools for children aged 2-12 years.

Method

A systematic search of MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and AMED was performed between May and July 2017. Methodological quality was assessed with the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health status Measurement INstruments checklist and an outcome measures rating form was used to evaluate reliability, validity and clinical utility of assessment tools.

Results

Seven assessment tools from 37 studies/manuals met the inclusion criteria: Bayley Scale of Infant a

SUBMITTER: Griffiths A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6224743 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature