Reliability and Feasibility of WeeFIM Instrument to Measure Functional Independence in Pediatric Burns

NCT05276869 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 012/003578
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 53
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

PURPOSE: Is to test the feasibility and the reliability of the Arabic version of wee functional independence measure (weeFIM) in children with healed burns. BACKGROUND: Since kids are the most influenced casualty of burn and they may have lasting disabilities because of this harm, consequently they should have care in evaluation and treatment procedure in exploration. There are two main instruments that can be utilized to evaluate the function of young kid's which are the Functional independence measure for kids (WeeFIM) instrument and the Pediatric evaluation of disability inventory (PEDI) instrument. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the reliability and feasibility of the Arabic version of the WeeFIM instrument in kids from 3 years to 16 years of age with healed burn. HYPOTHESES: Arabic version of WeeFIM questionnaire will not be feasible and reliable to measure and report the functional outcome of kids with healed burns. RESEARCH QUESTION: Is the Arabic version of weeFIM instrument feasible and reliable enough to measure and report the functional outcome of children with healed burns?

Conditions

Burns

Keywords

WeeFIM instrument; functional independence; pediatric burns

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Reliability

  The reliability of the Arabic version of the WeeFIM instrument was assessed by a test-retest procedure. First, the researcher collected a random sample of participants. Second, the researchers explained the procedure to the participants. Third, the researchers explained the items of the questionnaire to the participants. Fourth, the participants were asked to fill the scale with score-1. Fifth, one week apart, they were asked to re-fill the scale with score-2. Sixth, test-retest reliability was analysed by using Pearson Correlation Coefficient (PCC) and internal consistency was measured by using Cronbach's alpha Coefficient.

  Change from Baseline, after 2 weeks postburn.

• Content validity

  In this study, content validity (items' relevance and adequacy for the intended use) of the Arabic version of the WeeFIM instrument was assessed. Content validity deals with the extent to which an instrument reflects the meaningful elements of the content without extraneous elements \[19\].

  Change from Baseline, after 2 weeks postburn.

Study Arms (2)

group A

from 3 to 7 years included 36 patients

Other: WeeFIM instrument

group B

from 8 to 16 years included 17 patients

Other: WeeFIM instrument

Interventions

WeeFIM instrument OTHER

In a formative setting, the WeeFIM tool examines functional independence in kids aged 6 months to 7 years old. It can also be used with children over the age of 7 who show functional ability. The instrument may be controlled by observational data or a meeting, and it takes 15 to 20 minutes to create \[10\].

group A; group B

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 3 Years - 16 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Enrollment of participants was done for all children who meet the inclusion criteria. The demographic details about each parent and child were noted, and screening was done for adherence to inclusion and exclusion criteria. The tool was given to all children aged 3 years to 16 years who were hospitalized in one of the two places for more than two weeks after the burn.

You may qualify if:

• patients who had a healed burn with an age from 3 years to 16 years.
• All participants or their parents had to be able to read, write, and speak Arabic
• They had passed two weeks post-burn.

You may not qualify if:

• Children with a history of neurological impairment or orthopedic surgery to the limbs or spine.
• those with severe burns (4th degree burns), extensive burn is \>60%.
• infected burn wounds.
• other medical conditions that might impair physical performance.
• children with any medical illness present in the previous month.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Physical Therapy

Giza, 11432, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Burns

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Wounds and Injuries

Study Officials

• eman othman, PhD

  Cairo University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CROSSOVER
• Time Perspective: OTHER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 28, 2022
• First Posted: March 11, 2022
• Study Start: September 5, 2021
• Primary Completion: January 20, 2022
• Study Completion: February 10, 2022
• Last Updated: March 11, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: SAP, ICF
• Time Frame: 1 year after publication
• Access Criteria: the criteria will be assessed by the publication of the trial in an international journals.

Locations

EG (1)