A Novel Means-End Problem-Solving Assessment Tool for Early Intervention: Evaluation of Validity, Reliability, and Sensitivity.
Journal
Pediatric physical therapy : the official publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association
ISSN: 1538-005X
Titre abrégé: Pediatr Phys Ther
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 8912748
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 01 2021
01 01 2021
Historique:
entrez:
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2020
pubmed:
19
12
2020
medline:
16
6
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
To evaluate validity, reliability, and sensitivity of the novel Means-End Problem-Solving Assessment Tool (MEPSAT). Children with typical development and those with motor delay were assessed throughout the first 2 years of life using the MEPSAT. MEPSAT scores were validated against the cognitive and motor subscales of the Bayley Scales of Development. Intra- and interrater reliability, developmental trends, and differences among groups were evaluated. Changes in MEPSAT scores positively related to changes in Bayley scores across time for both groups of children. Strong intra- and interrater reliability was observed for MEPSAT scoring across all children. The MEPSAT was sensitive to identify change across time and differences in problem-solving among children with varying levels of motor delay. The MEPSAT is supported by validity and reliability evidence and is a simple tool for screening early problem-solving delays and evaluating change across time in children with a range of developmental abilities. What this adds to the evidence: The novel MEPSAT is supported by validity and reliability evidence. It is sensitive to detect problem-solving differences among young children with varying motor ability and to capture changes in problem-solving across time. It requires minimal equipment and time to administer and score and, thus, is a promising tool for clinicians to screen for early problem-solving delays or to track intervention progress in young children with or at risk for problem-solving delays.
Identifiants
pubmed: 33337765
doi: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000761
pii: 00001577-202101000-00002
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Langues
eng
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Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2021 Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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