‘Disability information improves reliability of cerebral palsy classification’

A classification of cerebral palsy.

By W. L. Minear, M.D., Ph.D. A REvu w of the literature reveals confusion in nomenclature and classification in the field of cerebral palsy. Using as a basis the majority opinion from questionnames sent to the members of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy during 1953 (all members were polled; 64 per cent replied) by the Nomenclature and Classification Committee, the following classificatio...

[Cerebral palsy: classification and etiology].

Cerebral palsy (CP), a common condition of abnormalities in the brain, arises early in life. Since the term was first introduced in 1843, many authors have tried to define and classify CP. The most recent definition was released by the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) in 2005. This article summarizes the latest and familiar classifications of, and etiologi...

Classification systems in cerebral palsy.

Because of increasing interest in conducting large-scale, multicenter investigations into the epidemiology of cerebral palsy and its prevention and treatment, efforts have been made to establish a standard definition and classification systems for cerebral palsy. In recent years there has also been increased focus on measurement of functional status of patients and new classifications for gross...

Linking cerebral palsy upper limb measures to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.

BACKGROUND Intervention studies describe outcomes as meas-uring specific domains of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). However, the same measure may be described by different authors as assessing different domains, resulting in considerable confusion and inconsistent reporting of outcomes. OBJECTIVE To systematically link the scored items from the Me...

The Definition and Classification of Cerebral Palsy.