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Comparative Efficacy of GMFM and PEDI in Assessing Functional Progress in Pediatric Rehabilitation Programs

Author(s) Prof. Dr. Abnish Ranjan, Dr. Vijay Pathania
Country India
Abstract Background: Accurate assessment of functional improvement is essential in pediatric rehabilitation to guide intervention strategies and clinical decision-making.
Objective: To compare the effectiveness of the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) and the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) in detecting functional progress among children undergoing rehabilitation.
Methods: A comparative analytical study was conducted on 22 children aged 4–12 years enrolled in a structured rehabilitation program. GMFM and PEDI assessments were administered at baseline and follow-up. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, a paired t-test, effect size (Cohen’s d), correlation analysis, and regression analysis.
Results: PEDI demonstrated a slightly higher mean score (68.73 ± 6.5) compared to GMFM (65.66 ± 5.44). However, the difference was not statistically significant (t = 1.56, p = 0.13). The effect size was small (Cohen’s d = 0.33), indicating limited clinical significance. Correlation between the outcome measures and functional participation was weak, while regression analysis demonstrated minimal predictive value.
Conclusion: Both GMFM and PEDI demonstrated comparable performance in assessing rehabilitation progress. The findings suggest that combining functional and participation-based assessment tools may provide a more comprehensive evaluation of outcomes in pediatric rehabilitation.
Keywords Pediatric rehabilitation, GMFM, PEDI, functional assessment, therapy evaluation
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-17
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.78638
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