Functional Outcome Measures
The Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory, or PEDI, is utilized
as a functional measure tool for each patient at the start and end of
SPRINT. PEDI is a validated tool that measures the functional status of
children and adolescents in self-care, mobility, and social function.
Within PEDI are three measurement scales assessing functional skills of
the child, caregiver assistance level, and modifications required for
complex functional activities. In its entirety with 197 items, PEDI may
require a therapist 45-60 minutes to complete, which would consume an
entire therapy session. Therefore, only the caregiver assistance section
of PEDI was adapted for functional evaluation of SPRINT participants. A
rating scale from 0 (total dependence) to 5 (independent) indicates the
level of caregiver assistance for each task within domains of self-care,
mobility, and social function, scored by SPRINT program OT, PT and ST
respectively.