Participation in leisure-time activities and the role of individual factors in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Amiri ◽  
Minoo Kalantari ◽  
Mehdi Rezaee ◽  
Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Individual Factors ◽  
Participation Rates ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Leisure Participation ◽  
Cognitive Levels

Background/AimsThis study evaluated the role of individual factors of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy in the prediction of leisure participation.MethodsA cross-sectional study design was used. A group of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy were selected to complete the Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment. Participants' cognitive levels were assessed based on the Study of Participation of Children with Cerebral Palsy Living in Europe estimated cognitive levels.FindingsThe models could best predict up to 31.8% of the variance in the participation rates, 28.4% of the variance in the frequency scores and 33.5% of the variance in the enjoyment scores of leisure domains. The type of cerebral palsy was one of the most significant predictive factors of leisure participation (β ranged from −0.177 to −0.525 for quadriplegia).ConclusionsTherapists and rehabilitation specialists may consider individual factors to predict a proportion of leisure participation subscales before planning for interventions aimed at promoting the leisure participation of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy.

Predictive role of individual factors in the leisure preferences of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study in Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (10) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Alireza Amiri ◽  
Minoo Kalantari ◽  
Mehdi Rezaee ◽  
Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban ◽  
Farzad Gharebashloo
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Individual Factors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Preference

Background/Aims The participation of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy in leisure activities is associated with their preferences. A better understanding of their leisure preferences and the factors that influence them can help therapists to promote young patients' participation in leisure activities. The aim of this study was to describe the role of individual factors in the prediction of leisure preferences of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy in Iran. Methods A cross-sectional study design was used. A total of 152 children and adolescents with cerebral palsy were selected to complete the Preferences for Activities of Children questionnaire. Simple and multiple linear regression analyses were performed to assess the role of individual factors in the prediction of preferences for leisure activities. Results Individual factors played a significant role in the prediction of leisure preferences. Their influence on the preferences for recreational, physical and self-improvement domains (r2=0.215; 0.154; 0.127, respectively) were greater than for social and skill-based domains (r2=0.045; 0.052, respectively). Conclusions Preferences for physical activities need to be augmented while a high preference for social and recreational activities could be used to promote participation in leisure activities. Therapists and other healthcare professionals should consider individual factors relating to leisure preferences when devising therapeutic plans that aim to promote participation in leisure activities.

scholarly journals Association between type of cerebral palsy and the cognitive levels

2009 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 186
Author(s):  
Ratna Dewi Kusumaningrum ◽  
Elizabeth Siti Herini ◽  
Djauhar Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Spastic Diplegia ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cognitive Levels ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Borderline Iq

Background Cerebral palsy is the main cause of physical disabilityduring childhood. Assessment is necessary to acknowledge thelevel of intelligence of the patients and to prevent impairmentsin order to plan the prompt intervention.Objectives To evaluate the cognitive levels of cerebral palsy andassociation between cognitive levels and its types.Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study on subjectsfrom Sekolah Luar Biasa Negeri 3 Yogyakarta. Intelligence wasmeasured using the Stanford-Binet intelligence scales, whereasdiagnosis of cerebral palsy was based on criteria of the AmericanAcademy for Cerebral Palsy (AACP). Data were analyzed usingchi-square test.Results There were 35 subjects, comprising of 21 boys and 14girls aged 5-18 years. The results show that in general, childrenwith cerebral palsy had mental retardation in several cognitivelevels. Children with hemiplegia type (1 subject) had IQ level that equals to mental retardation. Children with spastic diplegia type (6 subjects) showed borderline IQ (1) and mental retardation (5). Children with quadriplegia type ( 15 subjects) had superior IQ (1), borderline (7) and mental retardation (7). Out of 13 subjects with athetoid type 2, had borderline IQ (2), and mental retardation (11). The statistical analysis with chi-square test resulted in P = 0.114 (P < 0.05).Conclusion Our data showed that most patients with cerebral palsy had mental retardation of several cognitive level but there was no significant association between each type of cerebral palsy with cognitive levels.

scholarly journals Effect of Social Support in Pain Sensitivity in Children with Cerebral Palsy and Typically Developing Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4661
Author(s):  
Inmaculada Riquelme ◽  
Isabel Escobio-Prieto ◽  
Ángel Oliva-Pascual-Vaca ◽  
Alberto Marcos Heredia-Rizo ◽  
Pedro Montoya
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Pain Sensitivity ◽  
Pain Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Somatosensory Processing ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pressure Pain Thresholds

Pain and abnormal somatosensory processing are important associated conditions in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP). Perceived social support is highly relevant for pain perception and coping. Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess the influence of social support on pain sensitivity in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy and healthy peers. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Pressure pain thresholds were assessed in 42 children and adolescents with CP and 190 healthy peers during three different conditions: alone, with their mother and with a stranger. Results: Children with CP reported lower pain sensitivity when they were with their mother than being alone or with a stranger, whereas healthy peers did not experience different pain sensitivity related to the social condition. Sex or clinical characteristics did not affect the relationship between pain perception and social support. Conclusion: The present study shows how children with CP are highly affected by social and contextual influences for regulating pain sensitivity. Solicitous parental support may enhance pain perception in children with CP. Further research on the topic is warranted in order to attain well-founded conclusions for clinical practice.

scholarly journals Diagnostic Accuracy of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology in Breast Masses among Children and Adolescents Aged Below 21 Years of Age- A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
T Rajini ◽  
K Amita
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Breast Lesions ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Masses ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology

Introduction: Breast diseases in paediatric and adolescence are unusual. Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) has an important role in triaging breast masses, more so in younger population, wherein preoperative accurate diagnosis has significant impact on selecting and planning treatment. Role of FNAC in breast lesions amongst children and adolescents has not been explored much. Aim: To study the role of FNAC in diagnosis of breast lesions in children and adolescents. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between June 2017 to May 2019 at Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya, Karnataka, India. All the patients presenting with breast lesion aged below 21 years, referred to FNAC clinic during this period were included in the study. The diagnoses were categorised as inflammatory, benign, atypia, suspicious and malignant. Cytohistopathology concordance was attempted wherever possible. Analysis was done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 17.0. Results: Out of total 45 cases, 37 (82.22%) were females and 8 (17.78%) were males. Breast lesions in paediatric and adolescents accounted for 15.20% (45/296) of total breast FNAC performed during the study period. The morphologic spectrum seen most commonly was fibroadenoma (FA) 62.22% (2-8/45), benign breast disease 8.88% (4/45), mastitis 4.44% (2/45). Morphologic variations observed in FA were epithelial hyperplasia 32.14% (9/28), cystic change 28.57% (8/28), hyper cellular stoma 21.42% (6/28), multinucleate giant cells 32.14% (9/28), apocrine change 14.28% (4/28), adenosis 10.71% (3/28), columnar cell change 10.71% (3/28), squamous metaplasia 3.57% (1/28) and atypia 3.57%(1/28). Histopathologic correlation was obtained in 31 cases (68.88%). Overall sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and diagnostic accuracy of FNAC was found to be 50, 100%, 100%, 96.6%, 96.77%, respectively. Conclusion: Majority of the breast lesions in paediatric and adolescents are benign in nature with FA being the most common. FNAC had high specificity and diagnostic accuracy, thereby establishing its role in selecting appropriate treatment for this age group of patients.

scholarly journals Role of Computed Tomography Scan in The Evaluation of Cerebral Palsy in Children

KYAMC Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-8
Author(s):  
Momotaj Begum ◽  
Sabina Yiasmeen ◽  
Mahmud Hossain ◽  
Shafi Ahmed ◽  
Salahuddin Al Azad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tomography Scan

Background. Cerebral palsy is one of the common childhood neurological problem which occurs due to defect or lesion in immature brain. The worldwide incidence of cerebral palsy is approximately 2-2.5 per 1000 live births. There have been many works on the role of computed tomography scan in the diagnosis of cerebral palsy. Objective: The objective information available from careful review of imaging information such as CT brain scans, is an important adjunct to clinical data. Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out in the department of Radiology and Imaging, BSMMU and department of Paediatric Neurology unit over a period of 12 months from January 2019 to December 2019. We calculated the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and accuracy of CT scan in diagnosis of CP in children. Results: This cross sectional study was carried out on consecutively selected 94 children below 15 years having clinical evidence of cerebral palsy. Among the study subjects 86.2% were diagnosed as cerebral palsy through CT scan. Conclusion: The sensitivity and specificity of CT scan of present study was found to be quite high in children which suggests a CT scan as an effective investigation for the diagnosis of cerebral palsy. KYAMC Journal Vol. 11, No.-1, April 2020, Page 3-8

scholarly journals Prevalence of environmental barriers in children and adolescents with physical disabilities: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Leilan Santos Soares ◽  
Élida Rayanne Viana Pinheiro Galvão ◽  
Isabelle Ribeiro Barbosa ◽  
Haryelle Náryma Confessor Ferreira ◽  
Rafaela da Silva Cruz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Environmental Barriers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Structural Domains

Introduction. Children and adolescents with physical disabilities (PD) still do not have the same opportunities as their non-disabled peers, which may be due to environmental factors and their effect on participation. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of environmental barriers in children and adolescents with PD and their associated factors in two states of Northeastern Brazil. Method. The parents or caregivers of 71 children and adolescents aged 18 years and younger with PD were interviewed, using a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF), which assesses the frequency and extent of environmental barriers. Results. The greatest environmental barriers were for Service and Assistance. In the Service and Assistance and Physical/Structural domains, the frequency of barriers was monthly, while Attitude and Support and Policies barriers were less frequent. In all the domains, the parents reported that the problems were serious. Children and adolescents with PD who walked faced barriers more frequently than those who used a wheelchair or were carried and those living in Rio Grande do Norte had more perceived barriers in the Policies domain. Conclusion. These results lead to a reflection on the role of the environment and how each state conducts national public policies aimed at children with disabilities. This can be a step towards improving the lives of children with disabilities in Northeastern Brazil, transforming environmental barriers into environmental facilitators.

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