scholarly journals Expectations of Mothers of Children With Cerebral Palsy Regarding Physical Therapy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sajida Dilawar ◽  
Amna Yaseen ◽  
Reeta Mahesh ◽  
Muhammad Saad Khan
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Significant Agreement ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Physical Therapy Treatment ◽  
Therapy Treatment

Introduction: This study aimed to find out the expectations of mothers of children with cerebral palsy (CP), who are engaged in rehabilitation programs, especially in physical therapy treatment. Materials and Methods: Clinical types and gross motor function levels of the children were documented. A questionnaire consisting of 6 open-ended questions was used to define the expectations and views of the mothers of CP children about the physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs for the children. A total of 100 mothers were interviewed through an observational study with six open-ended questions along with demographic data. Results: There was no significant agreement regarding the applied treatment methods and the appropriateness of the rehabilitation programs. Conclusion: The expectations of mothers of CP children are not as high as they wanted from rehabilitation according to their children’s needs.    

scholarly journals Physical therapy treatment in children with cerebral palsy after single-event multilevel surgery: a qualitative systematic review. A first step towards a clinical guideline for physical therapy after single-event multilevel surgery

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 204062231985424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther E.H. van Bommel ◽  
Marieke M.E. Arts ◽  
Peter H. Jongerius ◽  
Julia Ratter ◽  
Eugene A.A. Rameckers
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Clinical Guideline ◽  
Single Event ◽  
Multilevel Surgery ◽  
Qualitative Systematic Review ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Physical Therapy Treatment ◽  
Therapy Treatment

Background: The aim of this study was to review available evidence for physical therapy treatment (PTT) after single-event multilevel surgery (SEMLS), and to realize a first step towards an accurate and clinical guideline for developing effective PTT for children with cerebral palsy (CP) after SEMLS. Methods: A qualitative systematic review (PubMed, Medline, Embase, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library) investigating a program of PTT after SEMLS in children aged 4–18 years with CP classified by Gross Motor Function Classification System level I–III. Results: Six articles meeting the inclusion criteria were selected. The selected studies provide only incomplete descriptions of interventions, and show no consensus regarding PTT after SEMLS. Neither do they show any consensus on the outcome measures or measuring instruments. Conclusions: Based on the results of this literature review in combination with our best practice, we propose a preliminary protocol of PTT after SEMLS.

scholarly journals Integrated Rehabilitation for Children with Cerebral palsy: A Prospective Observational Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 60-74
Author(s):  
Hye-Yoon Lee ◽  
Young-Ju Yun ◽  
Yong-Beom Shin ◽  
Soo-Yeon Kim ◽  
Jun-hee Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
System Level ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Function ◽  
Treatment Type ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

Objectives: This study aimed to analyse: 1) the clinical effectiveness and safety of traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) and frequency of TKM therapies used and their relationship with conventional treatments.Methods: This prospective observational study enrolled children with cerebral palsy (CP) aged 6-78 months (n=126). The children who used herbal medication for >30 days or acupuncture treatment >12 sessions within 6 months were defined as the integrated rehabilitation (IR) group; the remaining participants were included in the conventional rehabilitation (CR) group.Results: Changes in the Gross Motor Function Measure-66 (GMFM-66) were greater in the IR group (6.4±6.1) than in the CR group (4.6±5.8). The reduction in the number of other health problems was greater in the IR group than in the CR group. The GMFM-66 improvement was greatest in gross motor function classification system level 1. There was no between-group difference in the frequency of rehabilitation therapy (10.9±6.6 and 12.0±9.9 in the IR and CR groups, respectively).Conclusion: TKM may offer additional benefits in terms of the GMFM-66 score and other health problems. However, there is a need for further randomized controlled trials involving a restricted CP type and a controlled treatment type and intensity to confirm these findings.

Cerebral Palsy in Children as a Risk Factor for Malnutrition

2015 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 224-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidia Perenc ◽  
Grzegorz Przysada ◽  
Jadwiga Trzeciak
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Regional Hospital ◽  
Male Gender ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Malnourished Children ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

Aim: The main aim of this study was to determine some malnutrition risk factors among children with cerebral palsy (CP). Children with CP often require the assistance of physical therapy centers. Experience suggests that, apart from physical disabilities, this group often suffers from malnutrition. Methods: Data were gathered in the hospital among 128 children aged 3-18 years who were suffering from CP. The children were admitted from 2011 to 2013 to the Center for Neurological Physical Therapy for children in the Regional Hospital No. 2. St. Queen Jadwiga in Rzeszow (RORE). Statistical analyses were conducted for data on gender, age, type of CP, motor function level according to Gross Motor Function Classification Scale (GMFCS), body mass index (BMI) and hemoglobin levels in blood. Results: The risk of anemia differs based on gender - the risk is 6 times greater among boys than among girls (p = 0.0398). Risk of malnutrition is 3.5 times higher in children with tetraplegia than in children with diplegia or hemiplegia (p = 0.0043). Higher GMFCS scores are connected to greater proportions of malnourished children (for BMI z-score <-1.64, p = 0.0010). Conclusions: Among children with CP, malnourishment risk factors are male gender for anemia and tetraplegia and high GMFCS values.

scholarly journals O significado da fisioterapia para cuidadores de crianças com paralisia cerebral

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 643
Author(s):  
Marina Baía do Vale ◽  
Priscila Viegas Bessa ◽  
Taiane De Socorro Silva Natividade ◽  
Ivete Furtado Ribeiro Caldas
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
General Knowledge ◽  
Physiotherapy Treatment ◽  
Professional Caregiver ◽  
Physical Therapy Treatment ◽  
Therapy Treatment

Resumo: O objetivo desse estudo é verificar o conhecimento geral do cuidador sobre paralisia cerebral (PC), os aspectos relacionados ao tratamento fisioterapêutico utilizado em crianças com PC, bem como a compreensão e a prática do cuidador na continuação em casa da fisioterapia. Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo em que foram entrevistados cinco cuidadores cujos filhos recebem tratamento fisioterapêutico para PC. Os resultados foram categorizados e discutidos de acordo com a temática, e mostraram a dificuldade do cuidador na compreensão da patologia e no tratamento fisioterapêutico de crianças com PC. Portanto, faz-se necessário maior interação entre fisioterapeuta-cuidador-paciente para oferecer mais orientações, esclarecer dúvidas e prestar assistência adequada às crianças com PC e aos seus cuidadores.Palavras-chave: Paralisia Cerebral; Fisioterapia; Cuidadores; Metodologia qualitativa; Análise de conteúdo. The meaning of physiotherapy for caregivers of children with cerebral palsyAbstract: The purpose of the study is to verify the caregiver’s general knowledge about cerebral palsy (CP), the physical therapy treatment used in children with CP and the understanding of the caregiver about the physical therapy treatment at home for those children. It is a qualitative study obtained by content analysis. Five caregivers of children with CP that receive physiotherapy treatment were interviewed. The results were categorized and discussed according to the topics and they shown the difficulty of the caregiver in comprehend the patology and the physical therapy treatment in children with CP. Therefore, it is necessary a better interaction between professional-caregiver-patient to offer more orientation, clarify doubts and provide adequate assistance to the children with CP and their caregivers.Keywords: Cerebral Palsy; Physiotherapy; Caregivers; Qualitative methodology; Content analysis. 

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