Question

What did you do to the gcmfs that you found in each items?why?

Answer 1

Answer:

The revised and expanded version of the GMFCS (2007) builds upon the original version of the Gross Motor Function Classification System developed in 1997[1] to classify and describe the abilities of children and youth with cerebral palsy. It has 4 age bands namely, less than 2 years, 2-4 years, 4-6 years and 6-12 years. This newer version describes the movement ability of a child with cerebral palsy in one of five levels across five age ranges, with emphasis on the child’s functional ability and performance in different settings, particularly sitting, walking, and wheeled mobility.

In a study conducted where 18 Physical therapists participated to evaluate the draft version of the 12-18 years age band and a Delphi survey where 30 health professionals from 7 countries participated to evaluate the revised 12-18 years and 6-12 years age band and consensus was gained by 80% of participants.It has been agreed as useful tool for classification of gross motor function.[6]

The GMFCS or the GMFCS-ER is a classification system.[8] It has been developed for the purpose of classification alone. It is just to determine the type of cerebral palsy. It is neither to be used as an outcome measure for checking the progression over time or after treatment nor to be used for conditions other than CP unless there is an evidenced research saying so for a condition.

Answer 2

Correct Question:

What did you do to the gmfcs that you found in each item? why?

Answer:

GMFCS examines activities including sitting, walking, and using mobility equipment. It is beneficial because it gives families and physicians the following information

• a detailed description of the current motor function of a youngster.

• The GMFCS is used by physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physicians to determine a child's mobility abilities.
• It's also utilised to interact with parents and establish the tone for developing shared goals. However, parents can participate in their child's categorization by filling out a questionnaire designed particularly for them.

Parents have demonstrated to be fairly good at categorising their children using this approach, therefore enlisting them in this task may be quite beneficial for health care specialists seeking an accurate assessment of their child's motor abilities.

#SPJ3