Test and from the Functional Independence Measure for Children , with resultant moderate to high correlations ranging from 0.70 to 0.97. PEDI scores could also discriminate children with known disabilities from those without disabilities. Reliability Reliability studies measuring internal consistency, inter-interviewer or interrater reliability, and agreement between responses of parents and rehabilitation team members were included in the test manual. Internal consistency measures within the six scales were acceptable, with alpha coefficients ranging from 0.95 to 0.99. Interrater Cronbach’s reliability for the Caregiver Assistance and Modifications Scales were good, with values ranging from 0.79 to 1.00. Agreement between parents and professionals was adequate, with the exception of scores from the Social Function Scales. Critique- Overall strong normative data, reliability and validity; plenty of evidence in the test manual strengths/weaknesses Utility Criteria Information Ease of The PEDI is easy to learn. Learning, Training Ease of The PEDI is quick (about 30–45minutes) and easy to administer and score, and Administration because it relies on interview techniques, no specialized equipment is prep, time, set- necessary. up Familiarity of Based on knowledge of child functional skills development; items would be tools/tasks very familiar to most people knowledgeable about child development and typical child activities Layout of Reasonable; protocol Scoring time, Once completed would take about 10-15 min to score; easy to learn ease
Test and from the Functional Independence Measure for Children , with resultant moderate to high correlations ranging from 0.70 to 0.97. PEDI scores could also discriminate children with known disabilities from those without disabilities. Reliability Reliability studies measuring internal consistency, inter-interviewer or interrater reliability, and agreement between responses of parents and rehabilitation team members were included in the test manual. Internal consistency measures within the six scales were acceptable, with Cronbach’s alpha coefficients ranging from 0.95 to 0.99. Interrater reliability for the Caregiver Assistance and Modifications Scales were good, with values ranging from 0.79 to 1.00. Agreement between parents and professionals was adequate, with the exception of scores from the Social Function Scales. Critique- strengths/weaknesses Overall strong normative data, reliability and validity; plenty of evidence in the test manual Utility Criteria Information Ease of Learning, Training The PEDI is easy to learn. Ease of Administration prep, time, set- up The PEDI is quick (about 30–45minutes) and easy to administer and score, and because it relies on interview techniques, no specialized equipment is necessary. Familiarity of tools/tasks Based on knowledge of child functional skills development; items would be very familiar to most people knowledgeable about child development and typical child activities Layout of protocol Reasonable; Scoring time, ease Once completed would take about 10-15 min to score; easy to learn
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