Development and initial validation of an assessment of visual ability for children with cerebral palsy
PhD Thesis
Deramore Denver, B.. (2021). Development and initial validation of an assessment of visual ability for children with cerebral palsy [PhD Thesis]. Australian Catholic University School of Allied Health https://doi.org/10.26199/acu.8y110
Authors | Deramore Denver, B. |
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Type | PhD Thesis |
Qualification name | Doctor of Philosophy |
Abstract | BACKGROUND Children with cerebral palsy have a primary motor disorder that may be accompanied by disturbances of sensation or perception that impact their ability to use vision. Many other factors may also influence how a child ‘uses their vision’, yet our understanding of how to optimise outcomes rarely includes a focus on visual abilities. For some children with cerebral palsy, visual ability may be a strength. To maximise a child’s ability to use vision we first need a method to quantify visual ability. This thesis describes the conceptualisation, development, and initial validation of a scale to describe ‘how vision is used’ by children with cerebral palsy. METHODS Using a multi-phase mixed methods instrument project design, the first step was a systematic review to identify and appraise existing measures. This was followed by a study to map items from existing measures to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework using standard linking methodology. After confirming the need for a new measurement tool, the second phase of this research involved an international online survey of key stakeholders; the construction of items and a rating scale; and pre-testing with cognitive interviews. The third phase explored the psychometric properties of the tool in initial field testing. CONCLUSION MEVU is a new instrument to describe the use of basic visual abilities that has potential to support early intervention planning for children with (or at high risk of) cerebral palsy. |
Keywords | cerebral palsy; visual ability; measurement |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | Australian Catholic University |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.26199/acu.8y110 |
Page range | 1-375 |
Final version | License File Access Level Open |
Supplementary Files (Layperson Summary) | File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Submitted |
Publication process dates | |
Completed | 12 Nov 2021 |
Deposited | 10 Aug 2022 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8y110/development-and-initial-validation-of-an-assessment-of-visual-ability-for-children-with-cerebral-palsy
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