scholarly journals Orthopaedic Disorders in Cerebral Palsy in International Cooperation Projects: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 7872
Author(s):  
Elisa Maria Garrido-Ardila ◽  
Berta Caro-Puertolas ◽  
Maria Jiménez-Palomares ◽  
Jesús Montanero-Fernández ◽  
Trinidad Rodríguez-Domínguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
International Cooperation ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Development Aid ◽  
Development Cooperation ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

Background: In international cooperation projects that are carried out in less developed and developing countries, a large number of children with disabilities present cerebral palsy (CP). Orthopaedic disorders are frequent complications associated with this disorder. Their prevention and early intervention are essential to achieve an appropriate therapeutic approach for children with PC and to improve their quality of life. Objective: To describe the treatment approach that is currently used in international cooperation projects for the rehabilitation management of the orthopaedic disorders in children with cerebral palsy. Methods: This is an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study, carried out by means of an online questionnaire to professionals in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation working in international cooperation projects. The inclusion criteria were professionals working in the rehabilitation field in development aid, humanitarian action or emergency projects that provided rehabilitation services, working with children with cerebral palsy from 0 to 18 years old. Results: Ninety-eight questionnaires were analysed. The average age of the participants was 33.2 years, they were mainly working in development cooperation projects (83.33%) that were implemented in rehabilitation centres and through community-based rehabilitation services (60%). The projects were located in countries all over the world but mainly on the Asian continent (71.4%). Physiotherapists and orthopaedic technicians (72.22%) were the main professionals working in these projects, followed by occupational therapists and social workers (55.56%). The results indicated that the orthopaedic disorders were very frequent in the sample (66.67%), with hip subluxation (50%), scoliosis (77.78%), kyphosis (61.1%), clubfoot (88.7%) and varus foot (61.11%) standing out. The most commonly used treatment approaches were positioning (88.89%) and the Bobath concept (83.33%). The technical aids that were used by the professionals were ankle foot orthosis (AFO) (94.44%), bracing (66.67%), standing frames (83.33%), moulded seats (100%), corner seats (93.75%) and adapted seats (92.85%). Conclusions: In international cooperation projects, the rehabilitation treatment of children with cerebral palsy is based on a holistic approach. This is reflected in the interventions that are carried out to treat their orthopaedic disorders and in locally produced devices, awareness raising and community education. However, the professionals surveyed considered that the aids or orthoses used are insufficient in the treatment and prevention of orthopaedic disorders in cerebral palsy.

A Cross-Sectional Study to Evaluate the Quality of Life of Caregivers for Children with Cerebral Palsy in Saudi Arabia, Jeddah

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alanoud Akram Aman ◽  
Bashaer Baharoon ◽  
Haifa Jamal Idrees ◽  
Ahad Mohammedyusuf Taj ◽  
Bassmah Ali Alzahrani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

scholarly journals Association between gross motor function and nutritional status in children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study from Colombia

2016 ◽  
Vol 58 (9) ◽  
pp. 936-941 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Herrera-Anaya ◽  
Adriana Angarita-Fonseca ◽  
Víctor M Herrera-Galindo ◽  
Rocío D P Martínez-Marín ◽  
Cindy N Rodríguez-Bayona
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Function ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

scholarly journals Chronic pain among children with cerebral palsy attending a Ugandan tertiary hospital: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Nsalazi Bambi ◽  
Angelina Kakooza Mwesige ◽  
Hervé Monka Lekuya ◽  
Philip Kasirye ◽  
Richard Idro
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Classification System ◽  
Behavioral Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mulago Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

Abstract Background Children with cerebral palsy (CP) frequently experience chronic pain. The burden and severity of such pain is often underestimated in relation to their other impairments. Recognition and awareness of this chronic pain among children with CP constitute the cornerstone for caretakers and clinicians to improve the quality of life of those children. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of chronic pain among children with CP, and the factors associated. Methods A cross-sectional study of children with CP, aged 2–12 years, attending the CP rehabilitation clinic and Pediatric Neurology Clinic at Mulago Hospital, Uganda from November 2017 to May 2018. A detailed history and clinical examination were performed and the co-morbidities were determined. CP was classified using the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), Manual Ability Classification System, Communication Function Classification System (CFCS), and the Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System (EDACS) and documented with the level of impairment in the different domains. Pain was assessed by using the revised Face, Legs, Activity, Consolability, Cry pain scale. Results A total of 224 children with CP were enrolled. The prevalence of chronic pain was 64.3%. The majority had spastic bilateral CP (77.8%), moderate pain lasting over 6 months, and none of them was on long-term pain management. Epilepsy (60.9%), behavioral problem (63.2%), hearing impairment (66,7%), learning problem (67,6%), dental caries (75%), gastro-esophageal reflux (75%), sleep disorders (79.5%), vision impairment (80%), and malnutrition (90%) were co- morbid conditions of chronic pain in children with CP in this study. The factors independently associated with chronic pain among children with CP were the GMFCS level IV & V, CFCS level IV & V, EDACS level IV & V, female children, and caretaker aged more than 30 years. Conclusions Two-thirds of children with CP attending rehabilitation in this hospital had chronic pain. None was receiving pain management. Chronic pain was associated with the presence of multiple co-morbidities and more severe disability. Rehabilitation and care programs for children with CP should include assessment of pain in routine care and provide interventions for pain relief in children with CP even at an early age.

scholarly journals Assessment of body composition in children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study in Norway

2015 ◽  
Vol 57 (9) ◽  
pp. 858-864 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ane-Kristine Finbråten ◽  
Catia Martins ◽  
Guro Lillemoen Andersen ◽  
Jon Skranes ◽  
Bente Brannsether ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy
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