Development of a video-based evaluation tool in Rett syndrome.
This paper describes the development of a video-based evaluation tool for use in Rett syndrome (RTT). Components include a parent-report checklist, and video filming and coding protocols that contain items on eating, drinking, communication, hand function and movements, personal care and mobility. Ninety-seven of the 169 families who initially agreed to participate returned a videotape within 8 months of the first request. Subjects whose videos were returned had a similar age profile to those who did not provide a video but were more likely to have classical than atypical RTT. Evidence of the content and social validity and inter-rater reliability on 11 videos is provided. Video may provide detailed, objective assessment of function and behaviour in RTT.
Fyfe
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Curtin University of Technology, Perth, WA, Australia.
Downs
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J
McIlroy
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Burford
B
B
Lister
J
J
Reilly
S
S
Laurvick
C L
CL
Philippe
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C
Msall
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M
Kaufmann
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WE
Ellaway
C
C
Leonard
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H
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D010641:Phenotype; D015518:Rett Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014743:Videotape Recording