Reproducibility and validity of the Functional Communication Classification System for young children with cerebral palsy. (26th February 2021)
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- Title:
- Reproducibility and validity of the Functional Communication Classification System for young children with cerebral palsy. (26th February 2021)
- Main Title:
- Reproducibility and validity of the Functional Communication Classification System for young children with cerebral palsy
- Authors:
- Caynes, Katy
Rose, Tanya A
Burmester, Debbie
Ware, Robert S
Johnston, Leanne M - Abstract:
- Abstract : Aim: To examine interrater agreement and validity of the Functional Communication Classification System (FCCS) for young children with cerebral palsy (CP) aged 2 or 3 years. Method: Speech‐language pathologist (SLP) and parent FCCS ratings for 31 children with CP (aged 2y, n =16; aged 3y, n =15; 18 males, 13 females) were examined for interrater agreement using a weighted Cohen's kappa statistic. Relationships between FCCS (SLP) ratings and: (1) concurrent validity with the Language Use Inventory, a standardized pragmatic assessment for children aged 18 to 47 months, (2) gross motor and fine motor function, (3) associated impairments (visual and intellectual), and (4) primary expressive communication mode were examined using Spearman's correlation coefficients. Results: Almost perfect interrater agreement between SLP and parent FCCS ratings were found ( kw =0.94). Correlations with FCCS (SLP) were excellent for pragmatic function ( rs =−0.83, p <0.001), intellectual function ( rs =0.89, p <0.001), and primary expressive communication mode ( rs =0.92, p <0.001). Correlations were good for gross motor function ( rs =0.72, p <0.001) and visual impairment ( rs =0.70, p <0.001) and fair for fine motor function ( rs =0.53, p <0.002). Analysis was unwarranted for epilepsy ( n =1 out of 31) and hearing‐associated impairments ( n =0 out of 31). Interpretation: The FCCS has excellent interrater agreement and validity for communication classification of childrenAbstract : Aim: To examine interrater agreement and validity of the Functional Communication Classification System (FCCS) for young children with cerebral palsy (CP) aged 2 or 3 years. Method: Speech‐language pathologist (SLP) and parent FCCS ratings for 31 children with CP (aged 2y, n =16; aged 3y, n =15; 18 males, 13 females) were examined for interrater agreement using a weighted Cohen's kappa statistic. Relationships between FCCS (SLP) ratings and: (1) concurrent validity with the Language Use Inventory, a standardized pragmatic assessment for children aged 18 to 47 months, (2) gross motor and fine motor function, (3) associated impairments (visual and intellectual), and (4) primary expressive communication mode were examined using Spearman's correlation coefficients. Results: Almost perfect interrater agreement between SLP and parent FCCS ratings were found ( kw =0.94). Correlations with FCCS (SLP) were excellent for pragmatic function ( rs =−0.83, p <0.001), intellectual function ( rs =0.89, p <0.001), and primary expressive communication mode ( rs =0.92, p <0.001). Correlations were good for gross motor function ( rs =0.72, p <0.001) and visual impairment ( rs =0.70, p <0.001) and fair for fine motor function ( rs =0.53, p <0.002). Analysis was unwarranted for epilepsy ( n =1 out of 31) and hearing‐associated impairments ( n =0 out of 31). Interpretation: The FCCS has excellent interrater agreement and validity for communication classification of children with CP aged 2 or 3 years and is highly suitable for surveillance and research purposes. What this paper adds: The Functional Communication Classification System (FCCS) is a valid instrument for children with cerebral palsy (CP) aged 2 or 3 years. Excellent agreement exists between speech‐language pathologist and parent FCCS ratings. The FCCS has excellent correlation with intelligence, pragmatic function, and primary expressive mode. Stronger correlations with the Gross Motor Function Classification System and vision exist for children aged 2 or 3 years. Weaker correlations with manual ability exist when compared to older children with CP. What this paper adds: The Functional Communication Classification System (FCCS) is a valid instrument for children with cerebral palsy (CP) aged 2 or 3 years. Excellent agreement exists between speech‐language pathologist and parent FCCS ratings. The FCCS has excellent correlation with intelligence, pragmatic function, and primary expressive mode. Stronger correlations with the Gross Motor Function Classification System and vision exist for children aged 2 or 3 years. Weaker correlations with manual ability exist when compared to older children with CP. Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/v75N7Lc_lXg This article's abstract has been translated into Spanish and Portuguese. Follow the links from the abstract to view the translations. Reproducibilidad y validez del Sistema de clasificación de comunicación funcional para niños pequeños con parálisis cerebral: Objetivo: Examinar la concordancia entre evaluadores y la validez del Sistema de Clasificación de Comunicación Funcional (FCCS) para niños pequeños con parálisis cerebral (PC) de 2 o 3 años. Método: El especialista del habla y el lenguaje (SLP) y las calificaciones FCCS de los padres para 31 niños con PC (de 2 años, n = 16; 3 años, n = 15; 18 varones, 13 mujeres) se examinaron para determinar la concordancia entre evaluadores utilizando una estadística kappa de Cohen ponderada. Relaciones entre las calificaciones de FCCS (SLP) y: (1) validez concurrente con el Inventario de Uso del Lenguaje, una evaluación pragmática estandarizada para niños de 18 a 47 meses, (2) función motora gruesa y motora fina, (3) impedimentos asociados (visuales y intelectual) y (4) el modo de comunicación expresiva primaria, se examinaron utilizando los coeficientes de correlación de Spearman. Resultados: Se encontró una concordancia casi perfecta entre evaluadores entre SLP y las clasificaciones FCCS de los padres (kw = 0, 94). Las correlaciones con FCCS (SLP) fueron excelentes para la función pragmática (rs = −0, 83, p <0, 001), la función intelectual (rs = 0, 89, p <0, 001) y el modo de comunicación expresiva primaria (rs = 0, 92, p <0, 001). Las correlaciones fueron buenas para la función motora gruesa (rs = 0, 72, p <0, 001) y la discapacidad visual (rs = 0, 70, p <0, 001) y regular para la función motora fina (rs = 0, 53, p <0, 002). El análisis no estaba justificado para la epilepsia (n = 1 de 31) y las deficiencias asociadas a la audición (n = 0 de 31). Interpretación: La FCCS tiene una excelente concordancia entre evaluadores y validez para la clasificación de la comunicación de niños con parálisis cerebral de 2 o 3 años y es muy adecuada para fines de vigilancia e investigación. Reprodutibilidade e validade do Sistema de Classificação da Comunicação Funcional para crianças pequenas com paralisia cerebral: Objetivo: Examinar a confiabilidade entre examinadores e validade do Sistema de Classificação da Comunicação Funcional (FCCS) para crianças pequenas com paralisia cerebral (PC) com idades de 2 a 3 anos. Método: As classificações do FCCS de fonoaudiólogos (FA) e pais para 31 crianças com PC (idade 2a, n =16; idade 3a, n =15; 18 do sexo masculino, 13 do sexo feminino) foram examinadas quanto à confiabilidade entre examinadores usando a estatística kappa de Cohen ponderada. As relações entre as classificações do FCCS (FA) e: (1) validade usando o Inventário de Uso da Linguagem, uma avaliação padronizada pragmática para crianças de 18 a 47 meses, (2) função motora grossa e fina, (3) deficiências associadas (visual e intelectual), e (4) modo primário de comunicação expressiva foram examinados usando os coeficientes de correlação Spearman. Resultados: Confiabilidade entre examinadores quase perfeita entre as classificações FCCS dos FAs e pais foi observada ( kw =0, 94). As correlações com FCCS (FA) foram excelentes para a função pragmática ( rs =−0, 83, p <0, 001), função intelectual ( rs =0, 89, p <0, 001), e modo primário de comunicação expressiva ( rs =0, 92, p <0, 001). As correlações foram boas para função motora grossa ( rs =0, 72, p <0, 001) e deficiência visual ( rs =0, 70, p <0, 001) e moderadas para função motora fina ( rs =0, 53, p <0, 002). Não foi necessária análise para epilepsia ( n =1 em 31) e deficiência auditiva ( n =0 em 31). Interpretação: O FCCS tem confiabilidade entre examinadores excelente e validade para classificar a comunicação de crianças com PC com idades de 2 a 3anos, e é altamente adequado para propósitos de rastreio e de pesquisa. … (more)
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- Developmental medicine & child neurology. Volume 63:Number 7(2021)
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- Developmental medicine & child neurology
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- Publication Date:
- 2021-02-26
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- Child development -- Periodicals
Pediatric neurology -- Periodicals
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/ ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1111/dmcn.14844 ↗
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