Psychometric evaluation of the Scandinavian version of the caregiver priorities and child health index of life with disabilities.

The Scandinavian version of the CPCHILD for children with CP seems to be a valid and reliable proxy measure for health related quality of life. Implications for rehabilitation Valid and reliable outcome measures are needed to evaluate whether follow-up programs enhance health related quality of life in different countries. The Scandinavian version of the caregiver priorities and child health index of life with disabilities (CPCHILD) was evaluated for known-groups validity and test-retest reliability. The Scandinavian version of the CPCHILD is a sound and valid measurement for evaluation and comparison of health related quality of life of children with cerebral palsy in different countries.