Research Article

Validity of the Gross Motor Function Measurement in a sample of Turkish Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Volume: 10 Number: 1 April 30, 2023
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Validity of the Gross Motor Function Measurement in a sample of Turkish Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Abstract

Purpose: Muscle weakness and delays in motor development are more common problems in children with neurofibromatosis type 1. Gross Motor Function Measurement-88 is widely used tool to evaluate motor functions in children with developmental disabilities. We aimed to investigate validity of the Gross Motor Function Measurement-88 in a sample of Turkish children with neurofibromatosis type 1. Methods: Aged between 5 to 17 years 40 children (20 male/20 female) with neurofibromatosis type 1 participated in this study. To asses validity of Gross Motor Function Measurement 88, Manual Muscle Test was done seven muscle groups in upper and lower limbs bilaterally by a physical therapist. Results: The mean age was 9.7±3.81 years. A positive moderate to strong correlation was found between Manual Muscle Test and Gross Motor Function Measurement-88 subdomains (r=0.317-0.668; p <0.05). Conclusion: Gross Motor Function Measurement-88 is a valid measurement for evaluating gross motor functions in children with neurofibromatosis type 1. Identifying motor developmental delays in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 will be a guide for establishing early intervention programs and determining symptom-specific rehabilitation goals. We recommend the use of Gross Motor Function Measurement-88 in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 for evaluating gross motor function.

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Supporting Institution

Hacettepe Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Koordinasyon Birimi

Project Number

THD-2018-16849

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 30, 2023

Submission Date

May 7, 2021

Acceptance Date

June 17, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 10 Number: 1

APA
Çankaya, Ö., Sel, S. A., Gürler, G., Altunbüker, H., Anlar, B., & Kerem Günel, M. (2023). Validity of the Gross Motor Function Measurement in a sample of Turkish Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 10(1), 66-71. https://doi.org/10.15437/jetr.926652
AMA
1.Çankaya Ö, Sel SA, Gürler G, Altunbüker H, Anlar B, Kerem Günel M. Validity of the Gross Motor Function Measurement in a sample of Turkish Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation. 2023;10(1):66-71. doi:10.15437/jetr.926652
Chicago
Çankaya, Özge, Sinem Asena Sel, Gökçe Gürler, Hira Altunbüker, Banu Anlar, and Mintaze Kerem Günel. 2023. “Validity of the Gross Motor Function Measurement in a Sample of Turkish Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1”. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation 10 (1): 66-71. https://doi.org/10.15437/jetr.926652.
EndNote
Çankaya Ö, Sel SA, Gürler G, Altunbüker H, Anlar B, Kerem Günel M (April 1, 2023) Validity of the Gross Motor Function Measurement in a sample of Turkish Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation 10 1 66–71.
IEEE
[1]Ö. Çankaya, S. A. Sel, G. Gürler, H. Altunbüker, B. Anlar, and M. Kerem Günel, “Validity of the Gross Motor Function Measurement in a sample of Turkish Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1”, Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 66–71, Apr. 2023, doi: 10.15437/jetr.926652.
ISNAD
Çankaya, Özge - Sel, Sinem Asena - Gürler, Gökçe - Altunbüker, Hira - Anlar, Banu - Kerem Günel, Mintaze. “Validity of the Gross Motor Function Measurement in a Sample of Turkish Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1”. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation 10/1 (April 1, 2023): 66-71. https://doi.org/10.15437/jetr.926652.
JAMA
1.Çankaya Ö, Sel SA, Gürler G, Altunbüker H, Anlar B, Kerem Günel M. Validity of the Gross Motor Function Measurement in a sample of Turkish Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation. 2023;10:66–71.
MLA
Çankaya, Özge, et al. “Validity of the Gross Motor Function Measurement in a Sample of Turkish Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1”. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, vol. 10, no. 1, Apr. 2023, pp. 66-71, doi:10.15437/jetr.926652.
Vancouver
1.Özge Çankaya, Sinem Asena Sel, Gökçe Gürler, Hira Altunbüker, Banu Anlar, Mintaze Kerem Günel. Validity of the Gross Motor Function Measurement in a sample of Turkish Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation. 2023 Apr. 1;10(1):66-71. doi:10.15437/jetr.926652

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