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Palomo-Carrión R, Pinero-Pinto E, Romay-Barrero H, Escobio-Prieto I, Lillo-Navarro C, Romero-Galisteo RP. Shall we start? Ready, set, go! Toward early intervention in infants with unilateral cerebral palsy. A randomized clinical trial protocol. Ther Adv Chronic Dis 2022; 13:20406223221136059. [PMID: 36420043 PMCID: PMC9676300 DOI: 10.1177/20406223221136059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND It is crucial to start an early intervention in unilateral cerebral palsy. Intensive therapies are focused on training based on activities. OBJECTIVE The objective of the study was to study the changes in the bimanual functional performance (BFP) after early intensive therapies at home compared with standard care in children with unilateral cerebral palsy from 9 to 18 months of age. DESIGN A single-blind comparative effectiveness study will be conducted. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Children will be randomized into four groups: infant-mCIMT, infant-BIT, infant-hybrid, and infant standard therapy (control group, CG). Each early intensive protocol will last 50 h and will be applied throughout a 10-week period with the family involvement at home. The main outcomes are BFP measure with mini-Assisting Hand Assessment (mini-AHA) scale, functional goals measure with Goal Attainment Scale (GAS), and satisfaction and expectations on intensive therapy from parents measure through specific questionnaire. Baseline characteristics between groups will be compared using independent t test and Fisher's exact test. Pre- and post-treatment outcomes of standard assessments will be compared using analysis of variance (ANOVA) for parametric and Kruskal-Wallis test for non-parametric variables. The Bonferroni correction is applied for multiple comparisons. An alpha level of p ⩽ 0.05 is considered significant. DISCUSSION In relation to other studies that have analyzed intensive therapies, although with fewer intervention groups, it seems that the application of any of the intensive interventions is effective with the applied dose to obtain changes in BFP and increase the spontaneous use of the affected upper limb. REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04642872.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rocío Palomo-Carrión
- Faculty of Physiotherapy and Nursing, Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, University of Castilla- La Mancha (UCLM), Toledo, Spain
- GIFTO Group, Group of researching in Physiotherapy, Toledo, Spain
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- Faculty of Nursery, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Seville, Avicena Street, S/N, 41009 Seville, Spain
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- Faculty of Physiotherapy and Nursing, Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, University of Castilla- La Mancha (UCLM), Toledo, Spain
- GIFTO Group, Group of researching in Physiotherapy, Toledo, Spain
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- Faculty of Nursery, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Seville, Seville, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla (IBIS), Spain
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- Department of Pathology and Surgery and Center for Translational Research in Physical Therapy (CEIT), University Miguel Hernández, Alicante, Spain
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- Faculty of Health Sciences. Department of Physiotherapy, University of Málaga, Institute of Biomedicine of Málaga (IBIMA), Málaga, Spain
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Amer A, Alomari MA, Jarl G, Ajarmeh MM, Migdadi F, Eliasson AC, Hermansson L. Cross-cultural adaptation and reliability of the Arabic version of Children’s Hand-use Experience Questionnaire (CHEQ). Hong Kong J Occup Ther 2022; 35:84-95. [PMID: 35847188 PMCID: PMC9279876 DOI: 10.1177/15691861221088891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Validated outcome measures are essential for assessment and treatment of
children with disabilities. The Children’s Hand-use Experience Questionnaire
(CHEQ) was developed and validated for use in Western countries for children
with unilateral hand dysfunction. This study aimed to perform a
cross-cultural adaptation and investigate reliability for the Arabic
CHEQ. Methods Translation and cross-cultural adaptation were performed in four phases: (i)
forward-translation and reconciliation with feedback from parents and
typically developing children from Jordan (n = 14); (ii)
backward-translation and review; (iii) cognitive debriefing with parents
and/or their children with unilateral hand dysfunction (n =
17); and (iv) review and proofreading. In the psychometric analyses, 161
children from Jordan (mean age [SD] 10y 8 m [5y 8 m]; 88 males)
participated. Internal consistency was evaluated with Cronbach’s alpha.
Test-retest reliability was evaluated in 39 children with intraclass
correlation coefficient (ICC) and weighted kappa (κ). Results Synonyms of four words were added to accommodate for different Arabic
dialects. On average, 93% of children with unilateral hand dysfunction and
their parents understood the CHEQ items. One response alternative,
‘Get help’, to the opening question was unclear for 70%
of the respondents and need further explanation. Two items about using a
knife and fork were difficult to comprehend and culturally irrelevant. High
internal consistency was demonstrated (Cronbach’s alphas 0.94- 0.97) and
moderate to excellent ICC (0.77–0.93). For 18 individual items, κ indicated
poor to good agreement (κ between 0.28 and 0.66). Conclusions After the suggested minor adjustments, the Arabic CHEQ will be
comprehensible, culturally relevant and reliable for assessing children with
unilateral hand dysfunction in Jordan.
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- Ahmed Amer
- University Health Care Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- University Health Care Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
- Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Al Bashir Hospital, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Language and Linguistics, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Paediatric Neurology, Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- University Health Care Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
- Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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McCall JV, Ludovice MC, Elliott C, Kamper DG. Hand function development of children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy: A scoping review. J Pediatr Rehabil Med 2022; 15:211-228. [PMID: 34864699 DOI: 10.3233/prm-200714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Hemiplegic cerebral palsy (hCP) typically impacts sensorimotor control of the hand, but comprehensive assessments of the hands of children with hCP are relatively rare. This scoping review summarizes the development of hand function for children with hCP. METHODS This scoping review focused on the development of hand function in children with hCP. Electronic databases (PubMed, PEDro, Web of Science, CINAHL, and SpringerLink) were searched to identify studies assessing hand function in children with hCP. The search was performed using keywords (e.g., "hemiplegia"). An iterative approach verified by two authors was used to select the studies. Articles which reported quantitative data for children with hCP on any items of a specified set of hand evaluations were included. Measures were sorted into three categories: quantitative neuromechanics, clinical assessments, and clinical functional evaluations. RESULTS Initial searches returned 1536 articles, 131 of which were included in the final review. Trends between assessment scores and age were examined for both hands. CONCLUSION While several studies have evaluated hand function in children with hCP, the majority relied on clinical scales, assessments, or qualitative descriptions. Further assessments of kinematics, kinetics, and muscle activation patterns are needed to identify the underlying impairment mechanisms that should be targeted for treatment.
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- James V McCall
- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA.,University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA.,University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, Curtin University, Perth, Australia.,Child and Adolescent Health Services, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Australia
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA.,University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Rosenberg L, Maeir A, Gilboa Y. Evaluating a Therapeutic Powered Mobility Camp for Children with Severe Cerebral Palsy. The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 2021; 88:294-305. [PMID: 34435918 PMCID: PMC8640274 DOI: 10.1177/00084174211034938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Background. Children and youth with severe cerebral palsy (CP) have limited independent mobility, which affects opportunities for overall development. Purpose. To examine the effectiveness of Power Fun, a therapeutic powered mobility summer camp. Methods. A quasi-experimental, repeated-measure design was used, with participants acting as their own control. Twenty-four participants with severe CP (aged 7-20 years) attended Power Fun for three weeks, five days/week. Assessments of powered mobility skills and functional mobility goals were conducted three weeks before the camp (T1), at baseline (T2), postintervention (T3), and at three-week follow-up (T4). Findings. An analysis of variance results indicated significant improvements in powered mobility skills (F(1,22) = 56.61, p < 0.001, η2p = 0.74) and functional mobility goals (F(1,58) = 80.17, p < 0.001, η2p = 0.74), with 70% of goals achieved postintervention. A descriptive analysis revealed three learning profiles. Implications. This study provides initial evidence supporting the effectiveness of Power Fun as an intervention promoting powered mobility for children with severe CP, across a range of abilities.
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- Lori Rosenberg
- Lori Rosenberg, School of Occupational Therapy, 1 Churchill Blvd, PO Box 24026, Jerusalem, Israel.
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Palomo-Carrión R, Lirio-Romero C, Ferri-Morales A, Jovellar-Isiegas P, Cortés-Vega MD, Romay-Barrero H. Combined intensive therapies at home in spastic unilateral cerebral palsy with high bimanual functional performance. What do they offer? A comparative randomised clinical trial. Ther Adv Chronic Dis 2021; 12:20406223211034996. [PMID: 34408823 PMCID: PMC8366120 DOI: 10.1177/20406223211034996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (USCP) receive different treatments, including the application of modified constraint induced movement therapy (mCIMT) or bimanual intensive therapy (BIT) to increase affected upper limb functionality. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of two protocols with different proportions and orders of mCIMT/BIT within combined intensive home-therapy in children with USCP (6–8 years old) with high bimanual functional performance, applied by the family. Methods: The protocols were performed on 20 children with an average age of 7.12 years [standard deviation (SD): 0.70], allocated to two different combined therapies. The protocols were designed by 100 h of dose for 10 weeks: 80 h of mCIMT followed by 20 h of BIT (mCIMT-B group) and 80 h of BIT followed by 20 h of mCIMT (BIT-mCI group). Bimanual functional performance was measured with Assisting Hand Assessment Scale (AHA) and the affected upper limb-use experience with Children’s Hand-use Experience Questionnaire (CHEQ). Parent satisfaction and expectations with therapy were measured using a specific questionnaire. There were five assessment timepoints (week 0, week 4, week 8, week 10 and week 34). Results: There were no statistically significant (p > 0.05) inter- and intra-group changes in the bimanual functional performance of both groups. The affected upper limb-use experience obtained significant changes in BIT-mCI group, with statistically significant differences in the pairwise comparisons between week 0–10 and week 4–10 (p = 0.028) for use of the affected hand and the use of the affected hand to grasp between week 4 and week 8 (p = 0.028). Grasp efficacy and discomfort acquired statistically significant differences only in the BIT-mCI group for pairwise comparisons week 0–week 10/week 4–week 10 (p = 0.035). Although task execution time compared with a typically developing child of the same age obtained statistically significant differences only in the group mCIMT-B for pairwise comparisons week 0–week 8 (p = 0.03), week 0–week 10 (p = 0.03), week 4–week 8 (p = 0.04) and week 4–week 10 (p = 0.03). Family satisfaction and expectations acquired an increase between week 0 and week 10 (p ⩽ 0.02). Conclusion: Applying 80 h of BIT for 8 weeks in children with high bimanual functional performance USCP (6–8 years old), executed at home with family involvement would be sufficient to obtain improvements in affected upper limb-use experience, without the need to use combined protocols of 100 h. However, no statistically significant increase in bimanual functional performance would be obtained, with the basal situation of the child being a factor to consider for the execution of mCIMT and BIT. Registration number and name of trial registry: [ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03465046]
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Affiliation(s)
- Rocío Palomo-Carrión
- University of Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo, Spain GIFTO, Physiotherapy Research Group of Toledo, Spain
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- University of Castilla-La Mancha, Avda. Carlos III. s/n, Toledo, 45071, Spain GIFTO, Physiotherapy Research Group of Toledo, Spain
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