Physical Therapy Publications
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2015
Journal
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Volume
27
Issue
3
First Page
236
Last Page
241
URL with Digital Object Identifier
https://doi.org/10.1097/PEP.0000000000000151
Abstract
PURPOSE: To examine the use of the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) and to identify gaps in the literature by conducting a thorough search of existing publications from 2006 to March 2013.
METHODS: An extensive literature search included 15 databases, using the search terms "Manual Ability Classification System" or "MACS" to retrieve relevant abstracts.
RESULTS: A total of 161 articles were identified for final inclusion. The review identified literature that supports the reliability, validity, and stability of the MACS.
CONCLUSIONS: The MACS could be considered as a standard classification for children with cerebral palsy on the basis of manual abilities. The MACS can be reliably used for children between 4 and 18 years and adults between 18 and 24 years. The use of the MACS is expected to increase; further work is required to explore the use of the MACS in clinical practice.
Notes
This is an author-accepted manuscript. The final published version by the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association can be found at: https://journals.lww.com/pedpt/fulltext/2015/27030/The_Manual_Ability_Classification_System__A.6.aspx#epub-link
The On Track Study was funded by: The Canadian Institutes of Health Research, MOP-119276 and The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, CE-12-11-5321.