Test-retest reliability of the Capute scales for neurodevelopmental screening of a high risk sample: Impact of test-retest interval and degree of neonatal risk

• DOI: 10.3233/npm-15814118
• Publication Date: 2015-10-27T16:27:24Z
• Authors: M. McCurdy; A. Bellows; D. Deng; M. Leppert; E. M. Mahone; A. Pritchard
• Keywords: Degree (music); Sample (material)

AIM: Reliable and valid screening assessment tools are necessary to identify children at risk for neurodevelopmental disabilities who may require additional services. This study evaluated the test-retest reliability of Capute Scales in a high-risk sample, hypothesizing adequate across 6- 12-month intervals. METHODS: scores (N = 66) were collected via retrospective chart review from NICU follow-up clinic within large urban medical center spanning three age-ranges: 12–18, 19–24, 25–36 months. On average, participants classified as very low birth weight premature. Reliability was with intraclass correlation coefficients length interval, age testing, degree neonatal complications. RESULTS: The demonstrated high reliability, regardless interval (ranging 6 14 months) or participant, all index scores, including overall Developmental Quotient (DQ), language-based skill (CLAMS) nonverbal reasoning (CAT). Linear regressions revealed that greater related poorer reliability; however, remained strong. CONCLUSIONS: afford clinicians reliable means assessing delay infant populations.