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ABSTRACT: Purpose
We investigated the feasibility and construct validity of the Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) in children and explored interrater and test-retest reliability.Methods
DGI performance of 10 children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), aged 8 to 15 years, was compared with that of 10 age- and sex-matched children with typical development (TD). Interrater reliability was evaluated for 16 children (10 TD, 6 FASD); 11 children returned for a retest (5 TD, 6 FASD).Results
The DGI is simple for raters to learn and easy to administer in children. A Mann-Whitney U test identified a significant difference on the DGI total score between children with FASD and TD (P = .01). Interrater and test-retest reliability were promising but need to be further explored.Conclusions
The DGI was feasible and valid in a population of children aged 8 to 15 years with FASD and TD. Some modifications are suggested for administration of the DGI in children.
SUBMITTER: Lubetzky-Vilnai A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3154737 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Fall
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Lubetzky-Vilnai Anat A Jirikowic Tracy L TL McCoy Sarah Westcott SW
Pediatric physical therapy : the official publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association 20110901 3
<h4>Purpose</h4>We investigated the feasibility and construct validity of the Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) in children and explored interrater and test-retest reliability.<h4>Methods</h4>DGI performance of 10 children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), aged 8 to 15 years, was compared with that of 10 age- and sex-matched children with typical development (TD). Interrater reliability was evaluated for 16 children (10 TD, 6 FASD); 11 children returned for a retest (5 TD, 6 FASD).<h4>Results< ...[more]