ICF-Based Evaluation of the Upper Extremity in Children With Quadriparetic Cerebral Palsy

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)

  It is a 6-point scale that measures the resistance of the muscle to passive movement by passively moving it through the normal range of motion of the joint. Within the scope of the study, the upper extremity muscles; shoulder flexors, shoulder extensors, elbow flexors, elbow extensors, forearm pronators, wrist flexors, wrist extensors, and fingers will be evaluated with MAS.

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• Manual Ability Classification System (MACS)

  It is used to classify how children with CP use their hands to handle objects in daily activities. The MACS identifies 5 levels. The MACS levels are functional descriptions based on a child's usual, self-initiated ability to handle objects in daily activities. The levels are based on children's ability to handle objects independently and their need for assistance or adaptations to perform manual activities in daily life.

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• Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM)

  It was developed to assess the functional independence levels of children with developmental disabilities in their daily living activities. The scale consists of 6 sections: self-care (6 items), sphincter control (2 items), transfers (3 items), movement (2 items), communication (2 items), and social and cognitive status (3 items). There are a total of 18 items in the sections. All items in the sections are scored from 1 to 7. 1 point indicates full dependency; 7 points indicate full independence. A total of 18 (full dependency) points and a maximum of 126 (full independence) points can be obtained.

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