Engelsk titel: Missing data in physiotherapists’ assessments of children with cerebral palsy
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Författare:
Hedström, Lena
;
Carlberg, Eva Brogren
Email: hedstrom@jll.se
Språk: Eng
Antal referenser: 38
Dokumenttyp:
Artikel
UI-nummer: 15095225
Sammanfattning
Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the extent and pattern of internal missing data in physiotherapy assessments
of children with cerebral palsy (CP), regarding passive range of motion (PROM) and spasticity (measured using the
modifi ed Ashworth scale, MAS). Methodology: Data from 2936 children were included. Extent and pattern of missing data
of PROM and MAS were related to Gross Motor Function Classifi cation System (GMFCS) level, CP subtype, age and
gender. The material was divided into groups and the proportions of the different variables were compared. Chi-squared
statistics were used to assess differences in proportions. Major fi ndings: The extent of missing data of PROM and MAS was
small (6.2%). The frequency of missing data of MAS was larger than for PROM and varied according to GMFCS level
and age. Principal conclusion: The extent of missing data in this study can be considered small and thus would not infl uence
the generalizability of fi ndings for PROM and MAS. It is, however, advisable to report the degree of missing data, especially
if data concern PROM and MAS from children GMFCS level I, GMFCS level III, children from the age group 1 - 5 years
and adolescents aged 13 - 20 years.