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@# ObjectiveTo study the effects of individualized scalp acupuncture based on the focus and syndrome differentiation in traditional Chinese medicine on mobility ability of children with spastic cerebral palsy. Methods55 cases were randomly divided into 2 groups: treatment group (n=29) and control group (n=26). Treatment group received individualized acupuncture combined with rehabilitation and the control group received Jin's acupuncture combined with rehabilitation for 3 month. They were assessed with the mobility domains of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). ResultsThe improvement of PEDI scores was more in treatment group than in control group （P＜0.01）.ConclusionScalp acupuncture combined with rehabilitation has active effects on mobility abilities of children with spastic cerebral palsy, and the individualized acupuncture do better than the Jin's acupuncture.
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@#Objective To investigate the reliability of Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) in China. Methods 21 children with cerebral palsy were assessed with PEDI by 2 raters respectively. The intrarater and interrater agreement was analyzed. The internal consistency of the PEDI was also calculated. Results The ICC of intrarater and interrater was 0.919～0.993. The Cronbach α was 0.9597～0.9711 in self care, 0.9569～0.9799 in mobility, 0.9419～0.9830 in social function.Conclusion PEDI is reliable and internal consistent.