Publications by authors named "Camille Garde"
J Neuromuscul Dis
May 2023
Article Synopsis
- Recent advancements in neuromuscular disease treatments could significantly improve patient outcomes, highlighting the importance of effective tools to measure motor function, like the Motor Function Measure (MFM).
- The study aims to evaluate the quality of evidence surrounding MFM's measurement properties, specifically the 20-item version for young children and the original 32-item version, through a systematic review of existing validation and responsiveness research.
- Analysis of 49 studies shows that MFM demonstrates strong reliability and validity across various neuromuscular diseases, with a particular emphasis on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), although further research is needed for specific diseases and measurement properties.
Pediatr Phys Ther
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the Kinect's effectiveness in capturing the movement and posture of individuals with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) while they performed tasks from the Motor Function Measure rating scale.
- A multicenter feasibility study involved scoring participants' performances both by in-person therapists (Score-T) and through digital data visualization with Kinect (Score-D), to compare their agreements and disagreements.
- Results showed only 31.7% agreement for SMA type 2 participants and 76.2% for type 3, suggesting that while Kinect can't reliably automate scoring, it may help identify compensatory movements in patients.
