title: Development of a video-based evaluation tool in Rett syndrome.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Curtin University of Technology, Perth, WA, Australia.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fyfe
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Downs
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: McIlroy
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Burford
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lister
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Reilly
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Laurvick
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Philippe
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Msall
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Kaufmann
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ellaway
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Leonard
mesh_terms: 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