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Gan KL, Khoo TB. Barriers to Education for Children With Neurodisabilities in a Developing Country. Cureus 2024; 16:e54693. [PMID: 38524056 PMCID: PMC10960577 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Despite having equal rights to education, children with neurodisability (CWND) continue to face a myriad of barriers to education. This cross-sectional survey aimed to investigate the barriers to education among CWND who attended follow-up at a Malaysian tertiary hospital. Sixty-two caregivers of CWND completed a questionnaire which included the 'Washington Group/United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Child Functioning Module', type of schooling and open-ended questions for barriers to education. The out-of-school rate was 16/62 (26%). The level of schooling (i.e. not in school, special education or mainstream class) was strongly associated with difficulties in mobility, self-care, communication, controlling behaviour and getting along with other children. Five themes identified by caregivers as barriers to education were 'school infrastructure', 'inclusive opportunity, staffing and teacher's training', 'social environment', 'child's intrinsic factor' and 'practical limitations'. Practical solutions to overcome the significant barriers to education are required to address the unmet educational needs of CWND.
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- Kai Lin Gan
- Paediatric Neurology Unit, Hospital Tunku Azizah, Kuala Lumpur, MYS
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- Paediatric Neurology Unit, Hospital Tunku Azizah, Kuala Lumpur, MYS
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Saleh MN, Alharbi A, Albalwi A, Alatawi S, Algamdi M, Alshahrani A, Al Bakri B, Almasri N. Characteristics of Children with Cerebral Palsy and Their Utilization of Services in Saudi Arabia. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2690. [PMID: 37830727 PMCID: PMC10572454 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11192690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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The recent emergence of research on cerebral palsy (CP) in developing countries aims to improve knowledge on affected children and the utilization of the available services. This study seeks to describe children with CP in Saudi Arabia and service utilization as per Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels and geographic regions. A cross-sectional survey of 227 children with CP (Mean age 6.3, SD 3.9 years) was conducted. Parents reported on children's demographics, impairments, and service utilization. Half of the children (n = 113, 49.8%) had ≥3 impairments with speech, visual and learning impairments being the most frequent. The total number of impairments differed significantly by GMFCS, F (4, 218) = 8.87, p < 0.001. Most of the children (n = 86, 83.4%) used 2-5 services. Moreover, 139 (62.3%) did not attend school, 147 (65.9%) did not receive occupational therapy, and only 32 (14.3%) received speech therapy. More children in GMFCS level I did not receive neurologist services. Profiles of children and services were described by GMFCS and by regions. This was the first study to describe children with CP and service utilization in Saudi Arabia. Although many impairments affected the children, there was low utilization of related services. Data on service utilization and on unmet needs support a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation and the proper service allocation.
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- Maysoun Nimer Saleh
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (A.A.); (S.A.); (A.A.)
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan;
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (A.A.); (S.A.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (A.A.); (S.A.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (A.A.); (S.A.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (A.A.); (S.A.); (A.A.)
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan;
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan;
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Onwuakagba IU, Okoye EC, Simon LA, Okonkwo UP, Nwankwo MJ. Burden, needs, and attitudes of parents of children with cerebral palsy in a middle-income country. J Public Health (Oxf) 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s10389-023-01896-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Hollin IL, Bonilla B, Bagley A, Tucker CA. Social and environmental determinants of health among children with long-term movement impairment. FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES 2022; 3:831070. [PMID: 36188898 PMCID: PMC9397841 DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2022.831070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The healthcare research community increasingly recognizes the need to address social (SDOH) and environmental determinants of health (EDOH) to optimize health and healthcare. This is particularly relevant to disability and functioning and to those with child onset conditions that impair mobility and impact functioning and participation. Using the World Health Organization (WHO)'s International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) as a comprehensive framework, this paper aims to discuss our understanding of the relationships between social and EDOH and outcomes among people with impaired mobility that impacts functioning. This paper offers suggestions for future developments and guidance to use SDOH and EDOH in research and clinical practice.
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- Ilene L. Hollin
- Department of Health Services Administration and Policy, Temple University College of Public Health, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- *Correspondence: Ilene L. Hollin
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- Center for Healthcare Policy and Research, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
- Bethney Bonilla
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- Clinical Research, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Northern California, Sacramento, CA, United States
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- Department of Nutrition, Metabolic and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch, School of Health Professions, Galveston, TX, United States
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Çaynak S, Özer Z, Keser İ. Stigma for disabled individuals and their family: A systematic review. Perspect Psychiatr Care 2022; 58:1190-1199. [PMID: 34121194 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The object of this systematic review is to examine the stigma status of people with disabilities and their families. DESIGN AND METHODS The systematic review was prepared based on the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis protocols systematic review guidelines. The review was included thirteen studies. FINDINGS In the results of the study, it was revealed that people with disabilities experienced inequality and social exclusion, negative attitudes were observed regarding their appearance, also their families were subjected to stigmatization by the society, could not participate in social environments. PRACTICE IMPLICATION To prevent stigmatization, it is recommended that awareness in public be raised by providing community educations.
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- Sibel Çaynak
- Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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Bourke-Taylor HM, Joyce KS, Tirlea L. Initial Development and Evaluation of the My Family's Accessibility and Community Engagement (MyFACE) Tool for Families of Children With Disabilities. Am J Occup Ther 2022; 76:23315. [PMID: 35767512 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2022.048009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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IMPORTANCE Parental perceptions and experiences of community inclusion influence the community participation of families and children with a disability, although no measurement tools exist. OBJECTIVE To describe the initial development of the My Family's Accessibility and Community Engagement (MyFACE) tool. DESIGN MyFACE measures parental perceptions of community accessibility and engagement of families raising a child with a disability. Items represent common community activities rated on a 5-point Likert scale. COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) guided content validity, construct validity, and internal reliability testing. SETTING Australia. PARTICIPANTS Seventy-seven mothers of children with a disability provided data, with 69 complete data sets. RESULTS The nine-item MyFACE had excellent content and construct validity and good internal reliability (Cronbach's α = .85). Hypothesis testing correlated MyFACE with maternal factors (mental health and healthy behavior) and child factors (psychosocial issues). Three predictors together explained 27% of the variance in a significant model, F(3, 61) = 7.09, p < .001. The most important predictor was maternal depressive symptoms. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Initial evaluation of the MyFACE tool suggests sound psychometric properties warranting further development. What This Article Adds: The MyFACE tool provides clinicians and researchers with a way to measure parental perceptions of community inclusion. Maternal depressive symptoms were predictive of MyFACE scores, indicating that to be effective, family participation may require clinicians to address maternal mental health and children's participation restrictions.
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- Helen M Bourke-Taylor
- Helen M. Bourke-Taylor, PhD, is Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy Department, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Peninsula Campus, Frankston, Victoria, Australia;
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- Kahli S. Joyce, BOT, is Research Assistant, Occupational Therapy Department, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Peninsula Campus, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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- Loredana Tirlea, PhD, is Lecturer, Faculty of Health, Arts, and Design, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
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Hong DG, Jeong Y. Difference in home participation patterns and environmental factors between Korean children with and without disabilities. Disabil Rehabil 2021; 44:6340-6347. [PMID: 34428388 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1965230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To identify the participation patterns of Korean children with and without disabilities at home, and the environmental factors affecting their participation. MATERIALS AND METHODS The Korean Participation and Environment Measure for Children and Youth were applied to 184 caregivers of children aged 5 to 13 years in South Korea. To explore home participation patterns and environmental factors at the item level, analysis of covariance, Pearson's chi-square tests, and radar plots were used. RESULTS The largest group differences in participation frequency were in "school preparation" and "homework" and those at involvement level were in "indoor play and games," "getting together with other people," "school preparation," and "homework." More caregivers of children with disabilities desired changes in their children's participation in all activities. They also perceived that "physical, cognitive, and social demands of typical home activities," "supplies," and "money" hindered children's home participation. CONCLUSIONS The findings provide information about how Korean children participated in home-based activities, whether their caregivers desired changes in their participation, and what environmental factors impede their home participation. These can help service providers understand the interaction between participation and environmental factors and offer insight into where their service goals should be focused for the successful participation of children with disabilities at home.Implications for RehabilitationAs children with disabilities spend much time at home, their parents need to consider both how many times their children participate and how much they get involved in home-based activities.Rehabilitation service providers need to focus on whether parents are satisfied with their children's participation in home activities to decide where much effort is needed for meaningfully occupying children's time at home.The goal of rehabilitation services can be to mitigate a poor fit between children's abilities and the demands of activities for successful participation in home activities.Measuring not only the quantity of participation but also the quality of participation is helpful for setting a collaborative goal with parents to improve the participation of children with disabilities at home.
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- Deok-Gi Hong
- Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Institution of Enviroscience, Iksan, South Korea
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medical Science, Jeonju University, Jeonju, South Korea
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Arnaud C, Duffaut C, Fauconnier J, Schmidt S, Himmelmann K, Marcelli M, Pennington L, Alvarelhão J, Cytera C, Rapp M, Ehlinger V, Thyen U. Determinants of participation and quality of life of young adults with cerebral palsy: longitudinal approach and comparison with the general population - SPARCLE 3 study protocol. BMC Neurol 2021; 21:254. [PMID: 34193065 PMCID: PMC8244176 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-021-02263-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background Effective inclusion in society for young people with disabilities is increasingly seen as generating opportunities for self-development, and improving well-being. However, significant barriers remain in the vast majority of activities meaningful for young adults. Research argues that various personal (disabilities, health) and environmental (access to the resources needed, accessible environment, discrimination, lack of personal economic independence) factors contribute to limited participation. However, previous studies conducted in young people with cerebral palsy (CP) mainly investigated the transition period to adulthood, and did not fully consider the whole range of impairment severity profiles or environmental barriers. In this study, we will use the follow-up of the SPARCLE cohort and a comparison group from the general population (1) to investigate the impact of the environment on participation and quality of life of young adults with CP, (2) to determine predictors of a successful young adulthood in educational, professional, health and social fields, (3) to compare quality of life and frequency of participation in social, work and recreational activities with the general population, (4) to document on participation and quality of life in those with severe disabilities. Methods The SPARCLE3 study has a combined longitudinal and cross-sectional design. Young adults with CP aged 22 to 27 years in 6 European regions previously enrolled in the SPARCLE cohort or newly recruited will be invited to self-complete a comprehensive set of questionnaires exploring participation (daily life and discretionary activities), health-related quality of life, body function, personal factors (health, personal resources), and contextual factors (availability of needed environmental items, family environment, services provision) during home visits supervised by trained researchers. Proxy-reports or adapted questionnaires will be used for those with the most severe impairments. The recruitment of a large group from the general population (online survey) will enable to identify life areas where the discrepancies between young people with CP and their able-bodied peers are the most significant. Discussion This study will help identify to what extent disabilities and barriers in environment negatively affect participation and quality of life, and how previous valued experiences during childhood or adolescence might modulate these effects.
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- Catherine Arnaud
- UMR 1027 Inserm, Toulouse3 University, team Sphere, Hôpital Paule de Viguier, 330 Avenue de Grande Bretagne, TSA 70034, F-31059, Toulouse, France. .,Clinical Epidemiology Unit, University Hospital, F-31059, Toulouse, France.
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- UMR 1027 Inserm, Toulouse3 University, team Sphere, Hôpital Paule de Viguier, 330 Avenue de Grande Bretagne, TSA 70034, F-31059, Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire TIMC-IMAG Equipe ThEMAS, Grenoble Alpes University, Pavillon Taillefer CHU Grenoble CS10217, F-338043, Grenoble, France
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- University of Greifswald, Institute of Psychology, Robert-Blum-Str. 13, 17489, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Azienda Sanitaria Locale Viterbo, Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatric Unit - Adult Disability Unit, Via Enrico Fermi 15, 01100, Viterbo, Italy
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro, Campo Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, Portugal
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- University of Greifswald, Institute of Psychology, Robert-Blum-Str. 13, 17489, Greifswald, Germany.,Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Universität zu Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Universität zu Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Germany
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- UMR 1027 Inserm, Toulouse3 University, team Sphere, Hôpital Paule de Viguier, 330 Avenue de Grande Bretagne, TSA 70034, F-31059, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Universität zu Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Germany
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Ma N, Ma S, Li S, Ma S, Pan X, Sun G. The Study of Spatial Safety and Social Psychological Health Features of Deaf Children and Children with an Intellectual Disability in the Public School Environment Based on the Visual Access and Exposure (VAE) Model. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18084322. [PMID: 33921739 PMCID: PMC8073314 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18084322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Nowadays, there is increasing attention towards the safety and feelings of children in urban or architectural space. In this study, the authors suggest a new approach based on the Visual Access and Exposure (VAE) Model to evaluate the spatial safety and social psychological health features of deaf children and children with an intellectual disability in the public school environment. The authors present a preliminary study of deaf children and children with an intellectual disability in a primary school located in Deyang by measuring the visual exposure and visual access in the public environment. The results illustrate that there are a few spaces, such as a long corridor and the space behind the elevators, that are not very safe for deaf children and children with an intellectual disability. In terms of social psychosocial preference, this special group prefers to stay in low visual access areas, which may be influenced by their introverted and impaired social communication ability. This study could have implications for the existence and optimization of an architecture design for relevant groups. With the increase in school bullying incidents and public psychological health problems related to youth, this approach could be used widely in the area of school safety and public psychological health management.
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- Ning Ma
- College of Art and Design, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China;
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Spatial Information Smart Sensing and Services, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Research Institute for Smart Cities, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China;
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- Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University, Higashi Hiroshima 739-8529, Japan;
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- Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 153-8904, Japan
- Correspondence: (S.M.); (G.S.); Tel.: +81-80-5919-9031 (S.M.); +86-10-6739-6139 (G.S.)
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- Laguardalow Architect, New York, NY 10041, USA;
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environment and Viral Oncology, Faculty of Environment and Life, College of Life Science and Chemistry, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
- Correspondence: (S.M.); (G.S.); Tel.: +81-80-5919-9031 (S.M.); +86-10-6739-6139 (G.S.)
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Anaby D, Khetani M, Piskur B, van der Holst M, Bedell G, Schakel F, de Kloet A, Simeonsson R, Imms C. Towards a paradigm shift in pediatric rehabilitation: Accelerating the uptake of evidence on participation into routine clinical practice. Disabil Rehabil 2021; 44:1746-1757. [PMID: 33832391 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1903102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Evidence for the importance of focusing on participation to promote health and wellbeing in childhood-onset disability exists, but practice is slow to change. This paper provides a knowledge translation roadmap to accelerate uptake of participation evidence into day-to-day practice. MATERIALS AND METHODS A structured roadmap to guide knowledge translation initiatives for implementing participation-based practices in co-creation with service users was developed based on elements from: the Five-factorframework for predicting implementation outcomes, the Cultural Cone framework, and the Knowledge-to-Action model. RESULTS Guiding principles paired with examples of multi-component knowledge implementation strategies to facilitate readiness for change by stakeholders at the micro (e.g., client/family, service providers), meso (e.g., administrators within organisations such as rehabilitation centres, hospitals, schools) and macro (e.g., local and governmental policy, regulatory bodies) levels are introduced. Solution-based strategies are provided to facilitate "readiness to change" for each stakeholder group. The strategies are examples for successful implementation of evidence-based interventions/approaches that can be contextualized across settings. CONCLUSIONS The knowledge translation roadmap can assist children and families, service providers, administrators, and policymakers to bridge existing knowledge-to-practice gaps surrounding participation. Partnering and collaborating through a "family-clinician-manager-community leader-policymaker" synergy is key for achieving strategic practice change focussed on participation.Implications for RehabilitationSound evidence surrounding the topic of participation, including effective assessments and interventions, is available and ready for use.Shifting towards participation-focused practices for children and youth with disabilities requires a systemic multi-level KT approach.Our Participation-KT roadmap, comprised of a framework and a list of principles and strategies for implementation, can be used to guide all stakeholders to foster a shift in practice.Forming partnerships and working collaboratively with all stakeholders is key for successful implementation.
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- D Anaby
- School of Physical and Occupation Therapy, McGill University, Quebec, Canada
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- University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Research Center Autonomy and Participation, Faculty of Health Care, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Heerlen, Netherlands
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- Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands.,Basalt Rehabilitation Center, The Hague, Netherlands
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA
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- Basalt Rehabilitation Center, The Hague, Netherlands
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- Basalt Rehabilitation Center, The Hague, Netherlands.,The Hague University of Applied Sciences, The Haag, Netherlands
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- University of North Carolina, Chapel hill, NC, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences Melbourne, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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Coussens M, Vitse F, Desoete A, Vanderstraeten G, Van Waelvelde H, Van de Velde D. Participation of young children with developmental disabilities: parental needs and strategies, a qualitative thematic analysis. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e042732. [PMID: 33795296 PMCID: PMC8021744 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-042732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Revised: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Participation refers to a person's involvement in activities and roles that provide interaction with others as well as engagement in family and community activities. Young children with developmental disabilities (DD) such as attention deficit hyperactive disorder, autism spectrum disorder and developmental coordination disorder are limited in their participation compared with their typically developing peers. This study aimed to obtain information regarding parental needs and strategies used to enable their child's participation. DESIGN A thematic inductive approach with in-depth interviews was used to explore parental experiences. Eleven women and two men, between 30 and 40 years of age, who had a child (4-9 years old) with a DD diagnosis based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders criteria, participated in semistructured interviews. RESULTS Two central themes emerged: parental needs and parental strategies used to enable their child's participation. Parental needs were the following: increasing awareness, ameliorating parental burden, providing tailored interventions and supporting parents in finding suitable leisure activities. Parental strategies aimed at increasing their child's resiliency, attaining maximal fit between activity requirements and child capacity, and creating inclusive opportunities and awareness. CONCLUSIONS Understanding what families' needs are and how families use and integrate strategies within the context of their daily lives provides practitioners with insights needed to support families' resiliency in promoting their children's participation. The results have implications for professionals as this information can be used to inform, refine, or tailor participation-based and family-centred services.
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- Marieke Coussens
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Science, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Science, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University, Gent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Science, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Science, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Science, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Çankaya Ö, Kerem Günel M, Özdemir P. Construct-concurrent validity and reliability of the European Child Environment Questionnaire (ECEQ) in a sample of Turkish children with cerebral palsy. Disabil Rehabil 2020; 44:2104-2112. [PMID: 32988240 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1822930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the construct-concurrent validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the European Child Environment Questionnaire (ECEQ-T) in children with cerebral palsy (CP). METHODS Mean age 9.53 ± 4.45 years 306 children with CP and their parents participated in the study. While construct validity was assessed using confirmatory factor analysis, concurrent validity was investigated using the correlation between ECEQ-T and Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) with Spearman's correlation analysis. For test-retest reliability, ECEQ-T was administered twice to 65 parents with an interval of two weeks. Cronbach's alpha (α) and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) were used for reliability. RESULTS Construct validity (RMSEA > 0.080; GFI ≥ 0.90) and concurrent validity (r: -0.533 to -0.293; p < 0.05) were confirmed as acceptable. Eight items were dropped out as they did not fit the model and finally ECEQ-T contains 54 items in three domains. High Cronbach's α and ICC values were found (Cronbach αPE: 0.960/ICCPE: 0.959, Cronbach αSS: 0.955/ICCSS: 0.954), Cronbach αA: 0.822/ICCA: 0.802, Cronbach αT: 0.957/ICCT: 0.955). CONCLUSION ECEQ-T has demonstrated good psychometric properties and can be used as a reliable and valid measure to assess environmental factors. We believe that ECEQ-T is a useful and detailed questionnaire to determine barriers-facilitators for increasing activity and participation in Turkish children with CP.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONThe Turkish version of ECEQ has acceptable construct validity and moderate concurrent validity for evaluating environmental factors in children with cerebral palsy.The Turkish version of ECEQ provides valuable information, which could be helpful to guide public health services and government policies in order to optimize the participation of children with CP.Environmental factors may play an important role in activity and participation in children with cerebral palsy. Turkish version of the ECEQ can be used for evaluating the environmental factors to determine barriers of activity and participation.
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- Özge Çankaya
- Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Department of Cerebral Palsy and Pediatric Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Department of Cerebral Palsy and Pediatric Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Biostatistics, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Gómez LE, Monsalve A, Morán ML, Alcedo MÁ, Lombardi M, Schalock RL. Measurable Indicators of CRPD for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities within the Quality of Life Framework. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E5123. [PMID: 32679924 PMCID: PMC7400318 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17145123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This article proposes the quality of life (QOL) construct as a framework from which to develop useful indicators to operationalize, measure, and implement the Articles of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). A systematic review of the scientific literature on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) was carried out, with the aim of identifying personal outcomes that can be translated into specific and measurable items for each of the CRPD Articles aligned to the eight QOL domains. Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, the systematic review was conducted across the Web of Science Core Collection, Current Contents Connect (CCC), MEDLINE, KCI-Korean Journal Database, Russian Science Citation Index and SciELO Citation Index, for articles published between 2008 and 2020. A total of 65 articles focusing on people with IDD were selected. The results were grouped into four broad categories: conceptual frameworks used to monitor the CRPD; instruments used to assess the rights set out in the CRPD; recommendations on the use of inclusive research; and indicators or personal outcomes associated with specific rights contained in the CRPD.
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- Laura E. Gómez
- Department of Psychology, Universidad de Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain; (A.M.); (M.L.M.); (M.Á.A.)
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- Department of Psychology, Universidad de Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain; (A.M.); (M.L.M.); (M.Á.A.)
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- Department of Psychology, Universidad de Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain; (A.M.); (M.L.M.); (M.Á.A.)
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- Department of Psychology, Universidad de Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain; (A.M.); (M.L.M.); (M.Á.A.)
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Şahin S, Kaya Kara Ö, Köse B, Kara K. Investigation on participation, supports and barriers of children with specific learning disabilities. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2020; 101:103639. [PMID: 32259721 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2020.103639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2019] [Revised: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/22/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Children with specific learning disabilities (SLD) have been observed to face participation restrictions in their daily life. AIMS This study aims to examine the participation and environmental features of children with SLD compared to non-disabled children. METHODS AND PROCEDURES This study was designed as a case-controlled study. Parents of children between 5 and 17 years of age with SLD (n = 90) and those who are non-disabled (n = 88) were included in this study to do the Participation and Environment Measure for Children and Youth (PEM-CY). RESULTS Differences between groups were found statistically significant in home, school, and community settings between both participation and environmental features (p < 0.05). Children with SLD participated less frequently in school settings and were less involved in activities in home and school settings. Parents of children with SLD desired more change in their child's participation in all settings. Environmental factors were significantly more likely to be identified as barriers in the participation of children with SLD. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS This study provides information about participation patterns and environmental factors for many children with SLD. The results provide insights into a rehabilitation program that may improve the participation of children with SLD, and on where greater efforts are needed to support participation and environmental features for children with SLD.
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- Sedef Şahin
- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy Department, Turkey.
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- Akdeniz University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy Department, Turkey
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- Health Science University, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Turkey
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Coussens M, Van Driessen E, De Baets S, Van Regenmortel J, Desoete A, Oostra A, Vanderstraeten G, Waelvelde HV, Van de Velde D. Parents' perspectives on participation of young children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, developmental coordination disorder, and/ or autism spectrum disorder: A systematic scoping review. Child Care Health Dev 2020; 46:232-243. [PMID: 31867727 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Revised: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND During the early years of a child's life, participation is essential for learning and development. Children with disabilities are at risk for decreased participation. The interplay between environment and participation is identified as one of the most important factors influencing successful participation. The objective of this scoping review was to synthesize peer-reviewed literature about barriers and facilitators of participation according to the perspective of parents of children younger than 6 years with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and/ or Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). METHODS The scoping review followed Arksey and O'Malley's framework. Relevant studies were identified by a comprehensive search of scientific databases (PubMed and Web of Science). Studies describing perspectives of parents regarding their child's participation, written in English, and published between 2001 and September 2017 were included. RESULTS A total of 854 articles were retrieved, with 13 meeting the criteria. Elements contributing to perceived barriers and facilitators were identified and organized according to the International Classification of Functioning, Child-Youth framework. Concepts contained in these studies were linked to "activities and participation" (general tasks and demands, such as bedtime and dinner routines, and social, civic life, such as play and leisure). Environment-focused factors identified were situated on "support and relationships, " "attitudes, " and "services, systems, and policies." CONCLUSION The review revealed guidelines focusing on family-centred care, communication with, and providing information to parents with young children with developmental disabilities (ADHD, DCD, and/ or ASD).
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- Marieke Coussens
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy Program, University of Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy Program, University of Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy Program, University of Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy Program, University of Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Experimental Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Paediatrics and Medical Genetics, University of Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy Program, University of Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy Program, University of Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy Program, University of Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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Sivaratnam C, Howells K, Stefanac N, Reynolds K, Rinehart N. Parent and Clinician Perspectives on the Participation of Children with Cerebral Palsy in Community-Based Football: A Qualitative Exploration in a Regional Setting. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17031102. [PMID: 32050514 PMCID: PMC7037465 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17031102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Revised: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The current study aimed to qualitatively explore parent and clinician perspectives on the factors influencing participation in a community-based Australian-Rules Football program for five to 12-year-old children with cerebral palsy (CP) in a regional setting. Six allied-health clinicians and two parents of children with CP participated in focus groups exploring factors influencing participation. Thematic analysis indicated seven key factors influencing participation—of which, six were environmental factors and one was related to child characteristics. Environmental factors included resources, communication, knowledge and previous experience, attitudes and expectations, game factors and community relevance. Child characteristics included age, preferences, confidence, as well and cognitive and physical functioning. Notwithstanding limitations, the current study highlights the central role of ‘people factors’ in the child’s environment, in facilitating participation in community-based physical activity.
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- Carmel Sivaratnam
- Deakin Child Study Centre, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong 3220, Australia; (K.H.); (N.S.); (N.R.)
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- Deakin Child Study Centre, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong 3220, Australia; (K.H.); (N.S.); (N.R.)
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- Deakin Child Study Centre, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong 3220, Australia; (K.H.); (N.S.); (N.R.)
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- Kids Plus Foundation, P.O. Box 6251, Highton 3216, Australia;
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- Deakin Child Study Centre, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong 3220, Australia; (K.H.); (N.S.); (N.R.)
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Maciver D, Rutherford M, Arakelyan S, Kramer JM, Richmond J, Todorova L, Romero-Ayuso D, Nakamura-Thomas H, ten Velden M, Finlayson I, O’Hare A, Forsyth K. Participation of children with disabilities in school: A realist systematic review of psychosocial and environmental factors. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0210511. [PMID: 30695082 PMCID: PMC6350972 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0210511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2018] [Accepted: 12/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background In order to make informed decisions about how best to support children and young people with disabilities, effective strategies that facilitate active and meaningful participation in school are required. Clinical factors, diagnosis or impairments somewhat helpful in determining what should be provided in interventions. However, clinical factors alone will not offer a clear view of how to support participation. It is helpful then to look at wider psychosocial and environmental factors. The aim of this review was to synthesise evidence of psychosocial and environmental factors associated with school participation of 4–12 year old children with disabilities to inform the development of participation-fostering interventions. Methods A systematic search and synthesis using realist methods was conducted of published research. Papers had to include consideration of psychosocial and/or environment factors for school participation of children with disabilities. The review was completed in accordance with the Realist and Meta-narrative Evidence Syntheses: Evolving Standards (RAMESES) and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Papers were identified via Boolean search of the electronic databases MEDLINE, CINAHL, PhycINFO and ERIC (January 2006-October 2018). Appraisal focussed on contributions in terms of whether the articles are appropriate for the review (relevance) and research quality (rigour). Data were analyzed using content and thematic analysis methods using a realist framework. A narrative synthesis of results was reported. Results and implications We identified 1828 papers in the initial search. Seventy two papers were included in the final synthesis. Synthesis of findings led to three overarching mechanisms representing psychosocial factors for children (1) identity (2) competence and (3) experience of mind and body. Environmental aspects (context) compromised five interrelated areas: (1) structures and organization, (2) peers, (3) adults, (4) space and (5) objects. Our synthesis provides insights on how professionals may organize efforts to improve children’s participation. Consideration of these findings will help to proactively deal with suboptimal participation outcomes. Development of theoretically determined assessments and interventions for management of school participation are now required.
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- Donald Maciver
- Occupational Therapy and Arts Therapies Subject Area, School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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- Occupational Therapy and Arts Therapies Subject Area, School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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- Occupational Therapy and Arts Therapies Subject Area, School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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- Department of Occupational Therapy & PhD Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston University, Boston, United States of America
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- School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Australia
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- Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Public Health and Health Care, University of Ruse, Ruse, Bulgaria
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy Division, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Saitama Prefectural University, Graduate School of Health, Medicine and Welfare, Saitama, Japan
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- Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Health, School of Occupational Therapy, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Occupational Therapy and Arts Therapies Subject Area, School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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- Child Life and Health, SMC Research Centre, Edinburgh University, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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- Occupational Therapy and Arts Therapies Subject Area, School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Milićević M, Nedović G. Comparative study of home and community participation among children with and without cerebral palsy. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2018; 80:74-83. [PMID: 29957491 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2018.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2017] [Revised: 03/15/2018] [Accepted: 06/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Children with cerebral palsy (CP) are at increased risk of reduced participation. Parental evaluation of child's participation is often the decision-making factor in the process of special education and/or rehabilitation. AIMS Examine and compare home and community participation of children with CP and typical development (TD) and the associations between their parents' desire for change and participation dimensions in both settings. METHODS AND PROCEDURES This cross-sectional study included a convenience sample of 110 children with CP (55% males; mean age 12.7 years) and 134 children with TD (49% males; mean age 12.1 years). The Participation and Environment Measure for Children and Youth (PEM-CY) was used. OUTCOMES AND RESULTS Home and community participation and environmental supportiveness of children with CP were lower compared to children with TD (p < .001, family income controlled). The effect sizes indicated that there may be no clinically important difference in participation frequency. Parents of children with CP desired change if participation was less diverse at home, less frequent in the community, or if involvement was lower in both settings (environmental supportiveness and income controlled). CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS At home, parents expressed a desire for change more intensely through the range of activities, while parents of children with TD emphasized participation frequency. In the community, parents of children with CP equally perceived participation diversity and focused more on frequency and involvement.
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- Milena Milićević
- Institute of Criminological and Sociological Research, Gračanička 18, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, University of Belgrade, Visokog Stevana 2, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
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Salavati M, Vameghi R, Hosseini SA, Saeedi A, Gharib M. Reliability and Validity of the European Child Environment Questionnaire (ECEQ) in Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: Persian Version. CHILDREN-BASEL 2018; 5:children5040048. [PMID: 29642556 PMCID: PMC5920394 DOI: 10.3390/children5040048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2018] [Revised: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 04/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The aim of this study was to assess the reliability and validity of the Persian version of the European Child Environment Questionnaire (ECEQ) in the Iranian context. In total, 332 parents (20.2% fathers and 79.8% mothers) of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) with an average age of 12.33 years (min 7.08 to max 18.08) from three provinces in Iran participated in the study. The original version of the questionnaire was translated and back-translated. Confirmatory construct validity was assessed by factor analysis and reliability was evaluated by Cronbach’s alpha (N = 332) and after two weeks’ test–retest reliability (n = 51) using an intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Eleven questions were dropped as they did not fit well into domains in the Persian version (p > 0.05). Cronbach’s alpha and intraclass correlation coefficient in all domains and overall were acceptable (higher than 0.70) and significant (p > 0.05). The Persian version of the ECEQ is suitable for assessing the needs and availability of environmental factors and is reliable and valid for children with CP, as reported by their parents.
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- Mahyar Salavati
- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, 1985713834 Tehran, Iran;
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, 1985713834 Tehran, Iran;
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- Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, 1985713834 Tehran, Iran; (R.V); (S.A.H.)
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- Department of Statistical Research and Information Technology, Institute for Research and Planning in Higher Education, 1985713834 Tehran, Iran;
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- Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, 1985713834 Tehran, Iran; (R.V); (S.A.H.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +9-821-2218-0099
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Espín-Tello SM, Colver A. How available to European children and young people with cerebral palsy are features of their environment that they need? RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2017; 71:1-10. [PMID: 28987966 PMCID: PMC5679358 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2017.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2017] [Revised: 08/16/2017] [Accepted: 09/27/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities requires accessibility to the physical and social environments. However, individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) have many difficulties in accessing the environment they need for functional independence and social inclusion. AIMS To examine the availability of environmental features which children with CP need for optimal participation, and whether availability changed for them between ages 8-12 and 13-17 years. METHODS The sample is the 594 children with CP, born 31/07/1991-01/04/1997, who took part in the SPARCLE study at age 8-12 (SPARCLE 1) and again at 13-17 years (SPARCLE 2). Participants were randomly sampled from population registers of children with CP in eight European regions; one further region recruited from multiple sources. Data about environment were captured with the European Child Environment Questionnaire (60 items). Differences in availability of environmental features between childhood and adolescence were assessed using McNemar's test; differences between regions were assessed by ranking regions. Differences in availability between regions were assessed by ranking regions. RESULTS For seven environmental features significantly (p<0.01) fewer individuals needed the feature in SPARCLE 2 than in SPARCLE 1, whilst for two features more individuals needed the feature. Nine features in SPARCLE 1 and six features in SPARCLE 2 were available to less than half the participants who needed them. Eight features showed significantly (p<0.01) higher availability in SPARCLE 2 than in SPARCLE 1 (enlarged rooms, adapted toilet, modified kitchen and hoists at home, adapted toilets and lifts at school, an adequate vehicle, grants for home modifications) while none showed significantly lower availability. The relative rankings of the better and less good regions persisted from the age 8-12year age group to the 13-17year age group. CONCLUSIONS Needed environmental features are unavailable to many children at ages 8-12 and 13-17 years. This lack of availability is more pronounced in some regions than others, which probably results from their policy, legislative and statutory frameworks.
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- Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, UK
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Pfeiffer B, Coster W, Tucker C, Piller A. Development and Content Validity of the Participation and Sensory Environment Questionnaire. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN MENTAL HEALTH 2017; 34:105-121. [PMID: 30760943 PMCID: PMC6370330 DOI: 10.1080/0164212x.2017.1383221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Qualitative methodology was used to develop items for a questionnaire designed to examine the perspectives of parents regarding the impact of the sensory environment on participation for children aged 3 to 5 who have autism spectrum disorders (ASD). A total of 34 parents/caregivers of children with ASD and 8 experts in ASD and/or measurement completed qualitative interviews for concept, content review, and cognitive interviewing. The result was a pool of 35 items for home/community domains for 3 scales. The outcome of this study was the development and content validation of the Participation and Sensory Environment Questionnaire (PSEQ).
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- Beth Pfeiffer
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Kang LJ, Hwang AW, Palisano RJ, King GA, Chiarello LA, Chen CL. Validation of the Chinese version of the Assessment of Preschool Children's Participation for children with physical disabilities. Dev Neurorehabil 2017; 20:266-273. [PMID: 27058010 DOI: 10.3109/17518423.2016.1158746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Assessment of Preschool Children's Participation (APCP-C). METHOD The APCP, a measure of participation in play, skill development, active physical, and social activities of preschool children, was translated into Traditional Chinese. Data on 94 Taiwanese children with physical disabilities aged 2 to 6 years were analyzed. RESULTS Internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.85 and 0.86) and test-retest reliability (ICCs = 0.79) were excellent for total scores, and varied from excellent to poor for activity type scores. Items were generally relevant to the Taiwanese culture. Correlations between scores for the APCP-C and the Chinese version of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory Mobility and Social Functioning scales in general supported convergent validity (r = 0.33-0.68) but less support for discriminant validity. CONCLUSIONS The results provide evidence of reliability, cross-cultural validity, and limited support for construct validity of the APCP-C in measuring participation of children with physical disabilities.
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- Lin-Ju Kang
- a Graduate Institute of Early Intervention, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University , Kwei-Shan , Tao-Yuan , Taiwan.,b Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou , Kwei-Shan , Tao-Yuan , Taiwan
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- a Graduate Institute of Early Intervention, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University , Kwei-Shan , Tao-Yuan , Taiwan.,b Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou , Kwei-Shan , Tao-Yuan , Taiwan
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- c Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences , Drexel University , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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- d Bloorview Research Institute , Toronto , Ontario , Canada.,e Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto , Toronto , Ontario , Canada
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- c Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences , Drexel University , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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- a Graduate Institute of Early Intervention, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University , Kwei-Shan , Tao-Yuan , Taiwan.,b Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou , Kwei-Shan , Tao-Yuan , Taiwan
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Bourke-Taylor HM, Cotter C, Lalor A, Johnson L. School success and participation for students with cerebral palsy: a qualitative study exploring multiple perspectives. Disabil Rehabil 2017; 40:2163-2171. [PMID: 28524702 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1327988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE This qualitative study investigated perceived successful school experiences for students with cerebral palsy in Australia. Participation and appropriate support in school are complex concepts, although few studies have investigated all stakeholders' perspectives. METHODS Phenomenology informed the study that centered on the concept of a successful school experience. In-depth interviews occurred with students (n = 7), parents (n = 11), teachers (n = 10), school principals (n = 9) and allied health practitioners (n = 10) to gain the perspective from multiple vantage points. Specific research questions, interview guides and demographic questionnaires were configured for each group. Interviews were analyzed thematically within and between groups. RESULTS Three key themes emerged: Collaborative partnerships between families, schools and outside organizations; School culture and attitude is key; and, allied health practitioners are part of home and school teams. CONCLUSIONS Student and school success was impacted substantially by the capacity of adults in the student's life to collaborate - family, school professionals and allied health practitioners. An inclusive school culture was crucial to students with cerebral palsy. All parties needed to prioritize promotion of an open and positive school culture built around problem-solving inclusive practices. Involved people, such as allied health practitioners, bring knowledge and skills that are not otherwise readily available in school environments. Implications for rehabilitation Students with cerebral palsy have high needs at school and allied health practitioners have a role advocating for, educating and providing support to students within the school. Teachers of students with cerebral palsy need education, training and support from allied health practitioners. The need for allied health and rehabilitation services continues for children and youth with cerebral palsy outside of school and across the schooling years. School professionals; allied health practitioners; families and students can work together to improve the student experience.
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- Helen M Bourke-Taylor
- a Occupational Therapy Department , School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University , Frankston , Victoria , Australia
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- b Cerebral Palsy Education Centre , Glen Waverley , Australia
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- a Occupational Therapy Department , School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University , Frankston , Victoria , Australia
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- c School of Human Health and Social Sciences , Central Queensland University , Melbourne , Australia
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Environmental Barriers to Participation of Preschool Children with and without Physical Disabilities. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2017; 14:ijerph14050518. [PMID: 28492518 PMCID: PMC5451969 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph14050518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2017] [Revised: 04/28/2017] [Accepted: 05/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Environment plays a vital role in affecting participation of young children in home, school, and community. Knowledge of environmental barriers helps to develop solutions or strategies that enable participation. The study compared the environmental barriers perceived by parents of preschool children with physical disabilities (PD, n = 142) and with typical development (TD, n = 192) in Taiwan. Parents identified environmental barriers by structured interview using the Chinese version of the Child and Adolescent Scale of Environment (CASE-C). The CASE-C is an 18-item measure of the impact of problems with physical, social, and attitudinal environmental features. Differences between the PD and TD groups in the summary scores for the CASE-C and the percentages of parents who perceived a problem for each item were examined by the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and Chi-square test. Parents of children with PD more often identified barriers related to family resources and community programs or services, social attitudes, assistance and supports outside of home, physical design of home and community, transportation, and assistive devices or equipment. Greater impacts of barriers were also reported by parents of preschool children with PD. Our findings provide evidence of environmental barriers that inform practice and policies to modify the barriers and provide an accessible and inclusive environment for families with young children.
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Otto C, Steffensen BF, Højberg AL, Barkmann C, Rahbek J, Ravens-Sieberer U, Mahoney A, Vry J, Gramsch K, Thompson R, Rodger S, Bushby K, Lochmüller H, Kirschner J. Predictors of Health-Related Quality of Life in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy from six European countries. J Neurol 2017; 264:709-723. [PMID: 28175989 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-017-8406-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2016] [Revised: 01/20/2017] [Accepted: 01/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a progressive, genetically determined neuromuscular disease that affects males and leads to severe physical disability in early teenage years. Over the last decades, patient-reported outcomes such as Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) gained great interest in clinical research. However, little is known about factors affecting HRQoL in boys with DMD. Data from the multi-center CARE-NMD project of boys with DMD from six European countries collected between 2011 and 2012 were analyzed (8-17 years old; n = 321). HRQoL was measured using the KIDSCREEN-10 index, the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) and the Neuromuscular Module of the PedsQL (NMM). Linear regression models served to examine influences of socio-demographic, disease- and treatment-specific as well as participation- and environment-related factors on overall and disease-specific HRQoL. Proportions of explained variance varied across models using different outcomes (18-34%). Overall HRQoL according to the KIDSCREEN-10 index was associated with household income, the frequency of attending a clinic with specialized staff, the number of days spent outside home, and the attitude of the local community, but no significant association with age occurred. Overall HRQoL according to the generic PedsQL and disease-specific HRQoL were both positively associated with age and influenced by the country of residence, the disease stage, number of days spent outside home, and the attitude of the local community. Our results may be relevant for clinical practice and planning interventions for this population, but should be confirmed by future research. Further questions for future studies on boys with DMD are proposed.
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- Christiane Otto
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- The Danish National Rehabilitation Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases, Kongsvang Allé 23, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark.
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- The Danish National Rehabilitation Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases, Kongsvang Allé 23, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- The Danish National Rehabilitation Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases, Kongsvang Allé 23, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- The Danish National Rehabilitation Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases, Kongsvang Allé 23, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Department of Neuropediatrics and Muscle Disorders, University Medical Center Freiburg, Mathildenstraße 1, 79116, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neuropediatrics and Muscle Disorders, University Medical Center Freiburg, Mathildenstraße 1, 79116, Freiburg, Germany
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- The John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre and MRC Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases, International Centre for Life, Central Parkway, Institute of Genetic Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3BZ, UK
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- The John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre and MRC Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases, International Centre for Life, Central Parkway, Institute of Genetic Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3BZ, UK
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- The John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre and MRC Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases, International Centre for Life, Central Parkway, Institute of Genetic Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3BZ, UK
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- The John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre and MRC Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases, International Centre for Life, Central Parkway, Institute of Genetic Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3BZ, UK
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- Department of Neuropediatrics and Muscle Disorders, University Medical Center Freiburg, Mathildenstraße 1, 79116, Freiburg, Germany
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Piškur B, Beurskens AJHM, Ketelaar M, Jongmans MJ, Casparie BM, Smeets RJEM. Daily actions, challenges, and needs among Dutch parents while supporting the participation of their child with a physical disability at home, at school, and in the community: a qualitative diary study. BMC Pediatr 2017; 17:12. [PMID: 28077123 PMCID: PMC5225511 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-016-0768-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2016] [Accepted: 12/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Parents have a vital influence on the participation of their child with a physical disability. The aim of this study is to gain insight into parents' own daily actions, challenges, and needs while supporting their child with a physical disability at home, at school, and in the community. An additional objective of this study is to refine the preliminary thematic framework previously identified in a scoping review. METHODS A qualitative research inquiry was performed based on using a diary over a 7-day period to gather data. To systematically organise data into a structured format, content analysis has been applied using both inductive and deductive reasoning guided by the existing preliminary thematic framework. RESULTS Analysis of the eligible diaries shows that the actions mentioned by the 47 parents describe several efforts to enhance participation of their children with a physical disability by using, enabling, or changing the social and physical environment, or by supporting their child to perform or engage in meaningful activities. Those parents' actions are primarily a result of challenges caused by restrictions in social and physical environments. Parental responses highlighted, above all, the need for environments designed for all people. Based on the findings a redefined thematic framework is presented. CONCLUSIONS Parents' actions, challenges, and needs are mainly directed towards the social or/and physical environment. The presented thematic framework can offer practitioners knowledge to support parents. More work is necessary to provide tailored approaches. Paediatric rehabilitation may need to address the importance of the environment on the participation of a child with a physical disability.
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- Barbara Piškur
- Research Centre Autonomy and Participation for Persons with a Chronic Illness, Faculty of Health, Zuyd University of Applied Science, Nieuw Eyckholt 300, 6419 DJ, Heerlen, The Netherlands. .,Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health, Zuyd University of Applied Science, Nieuw Eyckholt 300, 6419 DJ, Heerlen, The Netherlands. .,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, CAPHRI, School for Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands. .,Department of Neonatology, Wilhemina Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre Utrecht, AB 3508, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Research Centre Autonomy and Participation for Persons with a Chronic Illness, Faculty of Health, Zuyd University of Applied Science, Nieuw Eyckholt 300, 6419 DJ, Heerlen, The Netherlands.,Department of General Practice, CAPHRI, School for Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Brain Centre Rudolf Magnus and Centre of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medical Centre Utrecht and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Rembrandtkade 10, 3583 TM, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Partner of NetChild, University Network for Childhood Disability Research in the Netherlands, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Partner of NetChild, University Network for Childhood Disability Research in the Netherlands, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Department of Child, Family and Education Studies, Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Utrecht University, PO Box 80140, 3508 TC, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Department of Neonatology, Wilhemina Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre Utrecht, AB 3508, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Research Centre Autonomy and Participation for Persons with a Chronic Illness, Faculty of Health, Zuyd University of Applied Science, Nieuw Eyckholt 300, 6419 DJ, Heerlen, The Netherlands.,BOSK, The Dutch Association of People with Disabilities and Their Parents, 3502 GJ, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, CAPHRI, School for Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Adelante Centre of Expertise in Rehabilitation, Zandbergsweg 111, 6432 CC, Hoensbroek, The Netherlands
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Reynolds S, Miller Kuhaneck H, Pfeiffer B. Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Frequency Modulation Devices in Improving Academic Outcomes in Children With Auditory Processing Difficulties. Am J Occup Ther 2016; 70:7001220030p1-7001220030p11. [PMID: 26709423 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2016.016832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This systematic review describes the published evidence related to the effectiveness of frequency modulation (FM) devices in improving academic outcomes in children with auditory processing difficulties. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses standards were used to identify articles published between January 2003 and March 2014. The Cochrane Population, Intervention, Control, Outcome, Study Design approach and the American Occupational Therapy Association process forms were used to guide the article selection and evaluation process. Of the 83 articles screened, 7 matched the systematic review inclusion criteria. Findings were consistently positive, although limitations were identified. Results of this review indicate moderate support for the use of FM devices to improve children's ability to listen and attend in the classroom and mixed evidence to improve specific academic performance areas. FM technology should be considered for school-age children with auditory processing impairments who are receiving occupational therapy services to improve functioning in the school setting.
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- Stacey Reynolds
- Stacey Reynolds, PhD, OTR/L, is Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond;
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- Heather Miller Kuhaneck, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
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- Beth Pfeiffer, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, is Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
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Badia M, Begoña Orgaz M, Gómez-Vela M, Verdugo MA, Ullán AM, Longo E. Do environmental barriers affect the parent-reported quality of life of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy? RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2016; 49-50:312-321. [PMID: 26788697 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2015.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2015] [Revised: 12/12/2015] [Accepted: 12/14/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Physical, social, and attitudinal environment may affect the quality of life (QoL) of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP). Participants in this study included parents of 206 children and adolescents with CP (55.8% males) aged 8-18 years (M=11.96, SD=3). Distribution according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) was 24.3% level I, 18% level II, 18% level III, 12.6% level IV, and 27.2 level V. Environmental barriers were assessed with the Spanish version of the European Child Environment Questionnaire (ECEQ), and QoL was assessed with the KIDSCREEN parents' version. The results of the correlation analysis revealed that GMFCS level, IQ, and type of schooling are significantly correlated with QoL. Barriers were also associated with QoL. A series of hierarchical regression analyses indicated that, after controlling for the effect of child and parent's variables, barriers at home and at school significantly contribute to QoL. These findings underscore the importance of providing interventions to produce environmental changes that contribute to the improvement of QoL.
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- Marta Badia
- Institute on Community Integration (INICO), Faculty of Psychology, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
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- Faculty of Psychology, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
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- Institute on Community Integration (INICO), Faculty of Psychology, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
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- Institute on Community Integration (INICO), Faculty of Psychology, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
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- Department of Social Psychology, University of Salamanca, Spain.
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Furtado SRC, Sampaio RF, Kirkwood RN, Vaz DV, Mancini MC. Moderating effect of the environment in the relationship between mobility and school participation in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. Braz J Phys Ther 2015; 19:311-9. [PMID: 26443979 PMCID: PMC4620980 DOI: 10.1590/bjpt-rbf.2014.0127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: The literature demonstrates that the social participation of children with
disabilities is influenced by both their functional skills repertoire and
environmental factors. However, it is not yet known whether the effect of
functional limitations on social participation is minimized or enhanced by the
environmental facilitators and barriers. This study aimed to test this hypothesis.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the moderating effect of environmental factors in the relationship
between mobility and school participation of children and adolescents with
cerebral palsy (CP). METHOD: Participants were 102 elementary school children and adolescents with CP, aged 6
to 17 years, classified as levels I, II, and III according to the Gross Motor
Classification System, along with their parents or caregivers and teachers. School
participation and parents' perceptions of barriers were evaluated using the School
Function Assessment and the Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors
(CHIEF), respectively. RESULTS: The regression model failed to reveal a moderating effect of environmental
factors in the relationship between mobility and school participation. While
mobility was a strong predictor of participation, environmental factors
demonstrated a weak predictive effect on the latter. The CHIEF subscale
school/work showed the factors which were greatest barrier to children's
participation, while the subscale attitude/support had the least impact. CONCLUSION: The absence of moderation on the tested relationship suggests that, when
investigated under the negative perspective of environmental barriers, the
contextual factors do not modify the relationship between mobility and school
participation. Factors specific to the school environment might add to the present
study's results regarding the effect of school participation in this
population.
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- Sheyla R C Furtado
- Escola de Educação Física, Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, BR
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- Escola de Educação Física, Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, BR
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- Escola de Educação Física, Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, BR
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- Escola de Educação Física, Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, BR
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- Escola de Educação Física, Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, BR
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Social Attitudes toward Cerebral Palsy and Potential Uses in Medical Education Based on the Analysis of Motion Pictures. Behav Neurol 2015; 2015:341023. [PMID: 26257472 PMCID: PMC4516815 DOI: 10.1155/2015/341023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2015] [Revised: 05/19/2015] [Accepted: 05/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This study presents how motion pictures illustrate a person with cerebral palsy (CP), the social impact from the media, and the possibility of cerebral palsy education by using motion pictures. 937 motion pictures were reviewed in this study. With the criteria of nondocumentary movies, possibility of disability classification, and availability, the total number of motion pictures about CP was reduced to 34. The geographical distribution of movie number ever produced is as follows: North America 12, Europe 11, India 2, East Asia 6, and Australia 3. The CP incidences of different motor types in real world and in movies, respectively, are 78–86%, 65% (Spastic); 1.5–6%, 9% (Dyskinetic); 6.5–9%, 26% (Mixed); 3%, 0% (Ataxic); 3-4%, 0% (Hypotonic). The CP incidences of different Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels in real world and in movies, respectively, are 40–51%, 47% (Level I + II); 14–19%, 12% (Level III); 34–41%, 41% (Level IV + V). Comparisons of incidence between the real world and the movies are surprisingly matching. Motion pictures honestly reflect the general public's point of view to CP patients in our real world. With precise selection and medical professional explanations, motion pictures can play the suitable role making CP understood more clearly.
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Hurley DS, Sukal-Moulton T, Gaebler-Spira D, Krosschell KJ, Pavone L, Mutlu A, Dewald JPA, Msall ME. Systematic Review of Cerebral Palsy Registries/Surveillance Groups: Relationships between Registry Characteristics and Knowledge Dissemination. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION 2015; 3:266. [PMID: 27790626 PMCID: PMC5079705 DOI: 10.4172/2329-9096.1000266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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The aims of this study were to provide a comprehensive summary of the body of research disseminated by Cerebral Palsy (CP) registries and surveillance programs from January 2009 through May 2014 in order to describe the influence their results have on our overall understanding of CP. Secondly, registries/surveillance programs and the work they produced were evaluated and grouped using standardized definitions and classification systems. METHOD A systematic review search in PubMed, CINAH and Embase for original articles published from 1 January 2009 to 20 May 2014 originating from or supported by population based CP registries and surveillance programs or population based national registries including CP were included. Articles were grouped by 2009 World CP Registry Congress aim, registry/surveillance program classification, geographical region, and the International Classification of Function, Disability and Health (ICF) domain. Registry variables were assessed using the ICF-CY classification. RESULTS Literature searches returned 177 articles meeting inclusion criteria. The majority (69%) of registry/surveillance program productivity was related to contributions as a Resource for CP Research. Prevention (23%) and Surveillance (22%) articles were other areas of achievement, but fewer articles were published in the areas of Planning (17%) and Raising the Profile of CP (2%). There was a range of registry/surveillance program classifications contributing to this productivity, and representation from multiple areas of the globe, although most of the articles originated in Europe, Australia, and Canada. The domains of the ICF that were primarily covered included body structures and function at the early stages of life. Encouragingly, a variety of CP registry/surveillance program initiatives included additional ICF domains of participation and environmental and personal factors. INTERPRETATION CP registries and surveillance programs, including novel non-traditional ones, have significantly contributed to the understanding of how CP affects individuals, families and society. Moving forward, the global CP registry/surveillance program community should continue to strive for uniformity in CP definitions, variables collected and consistency with international initiatives like the ICF so that databases can be consolidated for research use. Adaptation to new technologies can improve access, reduce cost and facilitate information transfer between registrants, researchers and registries/surveillance programs. Finally, increased efforts in documenting variables of individuals with CP into adulthood should be made in order to expand our understanding of CP across the lifespan.
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- Donna S Hurley
- Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Functional and Applied Biomechanics Section, Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital and Kennedy Research Center on Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Chicago, IL, USA
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Kang LJ, Yen CF, Bedell G, Simeonsson RJ, Liou TH, Chi WC, Liu SW, Liao HF, Hwang AW. The Chinese version of the Child and Adolescent Scale of Environment (CASE-C): validity and reliability for children with disabilities in Taiwan. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2015; 38:64-74. [PMID: 25546296 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2014.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2014] [Accepted: 12/09/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Measurement of children's participation and environmental factors is a key component of the assessment in the new Disability Evaluation System (DES) in Taiwan. The Child and Adolescent Scale of Environment (CASE) was translated into Traditional Chinese (CASE-C) and used for assessing environmental factors affecting the participation of children and youth with disabilities in the DES. The aim of this study was to validate the CASE-C. Participants were 614 children and youth aged 6.0-17.9 years with disabilities, with the largest condition group comprised of children with intellectual disability (61%). Internal structure, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, convergent validity, and discriminant (known group) validity were examined using exploratory factor analyses, Cronbach's α coefficient, intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC), correlation analyses, and univariate ANOVAs. A three-factor structure (Family/Community Resources, Assistance/Attitude Supports, and Physical Design Access) of the CASE-C was produced with 38% variance explained. The CASE-C had adequate internal consistency (Cronbach's α=.74-.86) and test-retest reliability (ICCs=.73-.90). Children and youth with disabilities who had higher levels of severity of impairment encountered more environmental barriers and those experiencing more environmental problems also had greater restrictions in participation. The CASE-C scores were found to distinguish children on the basis of disability condition and impairment severity, but not on the basis of age or sex. The CASE-C is valid for assessing environmental problems experienced by children and youth with disabilities in Taiwan.
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- Lin-Ju Kang
- Graduate Institute of Early Intervention, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Tufts University, Medford, MA, United States
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- School Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC, United States; School of Learning & Communication, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
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- Graduate Institute of Injury Prevention and Control, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Center for Teacher Education and Career Guidance, University of Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
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- The School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Graduate Institute of Early Intervention, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.
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Dang VM, Colver A, Dickinson HO, Marcelli M, Michelsen SI, Parkes J, Parkinson K, Rapp M, Arnaud C, Nystrand M, Fauconnier J. Predictors of participation of adolescents with cerebral palsy: A European multi-centre longitudinal study. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2015; 36C:551-564. [PMID: 25462516 PMCID: PMC4265728 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2014.10.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2014] [Accepted: 10/24/2014] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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We investigated whether childhood factors that are amenable to intervention (parenting stress, child psychological problems and pain) predicted participation in daily activities and social roles of adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP). We randomly selected 1174 children aged 8-12 years from eight population-based registers of children with CP in six European countries; 743 (63%) agreed to participate. One further region recruited 75 children from multiple sources. These 818 children were visited at home at age 8-12 years, 594 (73%) agreed to follow-up at age 13-17 years. We used the following measures: parent reported stress (Parenting Stress Index Short Form), their child's psychological difficulties (Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire) and frequency and severity of pain; either child or parent reported the child's participation (LIFE Habits questionnaire). We fitted a structural equation model to each of the participation domains, regressing participation in childhood and adolescence on parenting stress, child psychological problems and pain, and regressing adolescent factors on the corresponding childhood factors; models were adjusted for impairment, region, age and gender. Pain in childhood predicted restricted adolescent participation in all domains except Mealtimes and Communication (standardized total indirect effects β -0.05 to -0.18, 0.01
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- Van Mô Dang
- UJF Grenoble 1/CNRS/CHU de Grenoble/TIMC-IMAG UMR 5525/Themas, Grenoble F-38041, France.
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- Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP, UK.
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- Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP, UK.
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- AUSL Viterbo, Via Enrico Fermi 15, 01100 Viterbo, Italy.
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- National Institute of Public Health, Oster Farimagsgade 5, 1353 Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, 21 Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5AF, UK.
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- Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP, UK.
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- Klinik für Kinder und Jugendmedizin, Universität Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538 Lübeck, Germany.
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- INSERM, UMR 1027, Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse, France; Purpan, Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Toulouse, France.
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- Göteborg University, The Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, S-41685 Göteborg, Sweden.
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- UJF Grenoble 1/CNRS/CHU de Grenoble/TIMC-IMAG UMR 5525/Themas, Grenoble F-38041, France.
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Tonkin BL, Ogilvie BD, Greenwood SA, Law MC, Anaby DR. The participation of children and youth with disabilities in activities outside of school: A scoping review. The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 2014; 81:226-236. [DOI: 10.1177/0008417414550998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background. Participation in occupations is vital for learning and development. Children with disabilities are at risk for decreased participation. Purpose. The purpose of this study is to examine peer-reviewed literature about the participation-based experiences of children and youth with disabilities in activities outside of formal preschool and school academics. Method. A scoping review was conducted to examine research studies published between 1990 and 2012. Studies included participants from 2 to 18 years who had at least one physical or intellectual/cognitive disability. Findings. Forty-nine articles discussing 32 studies and three systematic reviews met the inclusion criteria. Perceptions of and influences on participation were important emerging themes about direct impacts on patterns of participation. A child or youth’s level of functioning, activity level, level of enjoyment, and contextual factors were found to influence their level of successful participation. Implications. Occupational therapists can use the findings from this review to consider supports and barriers within interventions to enhance participation in meaningful life situations.
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Foley KR, Girdler S, Bourke J, Jacoby P, Llewellyn G, Einfeld S, Tonge B, Parmenter TR, Leonard H. Influence of the environment on participation in social roles for young adults with down syndrome. PLoS One 2014; 9:e108413. [PMID: 25259577 PMCID: PMC4178155 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0108413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2014] [Accepted: 08/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background The concept of disability is now understood as a result of the interaction between the individual, features related to impairment, and the physical and social environment. It is important to understand these environmental influences and how they affect social participation. The purpose of this study is to describe the social participation of young adults with Down syndrome and examine its relationship with the physical and social environment. Methods Families ascertained from the Down syndrome ‘Needs Opinion Wishes’ database completed questionnaires during 2011. The questionnaires contained two parts, young person characteristics and family characteristics. Young adults’ social participation was measured using the Assessment of Life Habits (LIFE-H) and the influences of environmental factors were measured by the Measure of the Quality of the Environment (MQE). The analysis involved descriptive statistics and linear and logistic regression. Results Overall, participation in daily activities was higher (mean 6.45) than in social roles (mean 5.17) (range 0 to 9). When the physical and/or social environment was reported as a facilitator, compared to being no influence or a barrier, participation in social roles was greater (coef 0.89, 95%CI 0.28, 1.52, coef 0.83, 95%CI 0.17, 1.49, respectively). The relationships between participation and both the physical (coef 0.60, 95% CI −0.40, 1.24) and social (coef 0.20, 95%CI −0.47, 0.87) environments were reduced when age, gender, behavior and functioning in ADL were taken into account. Conclusion We found that young adults’ participation in social roles was influenced more by the physical environment than by the social environment, providing a potentially modifiable avenue for intervention.
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- Kitty-Rose Foley
- Telethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry, School of Psychiatry, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- Telethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Telethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Brain and Mind Research Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Developmental Psychiatry and Psychology, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Telethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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Read SA, Morton TA, Ryan MK. Negotiating identity: a qualitative analysis of stigma and support seeking for individuals with cerebral palsy. Disabil Rehabil 2014; 37:1162-9. [DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2014.956814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Shikako-Thomas K, Kolehmainen N, Ketelaar M, Bult M, Law M. Promoting leisure participation as part of health and well-being in children and youth with cerebral palsy. J Child Neurol 2014; 29:1125-33. [PMID: 24907136 DOI: 10.1177/0883073814533422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2014] [Accepted: 04/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Participation in leisure is a human right and is central to the health of children and youth. The World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Children and Youth supported a change in thinking about what outcomes are most relevant in the context of children's health and places participation as one of the constituent elements of health. Participation is also a fundamental rehabilitation and health promotion outcome for children with cerebral palsy as identified by youth, parents, and health professionals. Several studies have identified individual and environmental factors related to participation in leisure; new studies are now determining the best interventions to promote participation. This article summarizes recent findings and proposes important topics for neurologists to consider in exploring leisure pursuits with children with cerebral palsy and their families and in working with rehabilitation professionals to promote engagement in leisure opportunities as part of integrated care.
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- Keiko Shikako-Thomas
- CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, The Baddiley-Clark Building, Richardson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Brain Center Rudolf Magnus and Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine University Medical Center Utrecht and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, the Netherlands Partner of NetChild, Network for Childhood Disability Research in the Netherlands, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Utrecht University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Pedagogical and Educational Sciences, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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Michelsen SI, Flachs EM, Damsgaard MT, Parkes J, Parkinson K, Rapp M, Arnaud C, Nystrand M, Colver A, Fauconnier J, Dickinson HO, Marcelli M, Uldall P. European study of frequency of participation of adolescents with and without cerebral palsy. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 2014; 18:282-94. [PMID: 24412031 PMCID: PMC4096654 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2013.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2013] [Revised: 12/09/2013] [Accepted: 12/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Children with cerebral palsy participate less in everyday activities than children in the general populations. During adolescence, rapid physical and psychological changes occur which may be more difficult for adolescents with impairments. Within the European SPARCLE project we measured frequency of participation of adolescents with cerebral palsy by administering the Questionnaire of Young People's Participation to 667 adolescents with cerebral palsy or their parents from nine European regions and to 4666 adolescents from the corresponding general populations. Domains and single items were analysed using respectively linear and logistic regression. Adolescents with cerebral palsy spent less time with friends and had less autonomy in their daily life than adolescents in the general populations. Adolescents with cerebral palsy participated much less in sport but played electronic games at least as often as adolescents in the general populations. Severity of motor and intellectual impairment had a significant impact on frequency of participation, the more severely impaired being more disadvantaged. Adolescents with an only slight impairment participated in some domains as often as adolescents in the general populations. Regional variation existed. For example adolescents with cerebral palsy in central Italy were most disadvantaged according to decisional autonomy, while adolescents with cerebral palsy in east Denmark and northern England played sports as often as their general populations. Participation is an important health outcome. Personal and environmental predictors of participation of adolescents with cerebral palsy need to be identified in order to design interventions directed to such predictors; and in order to inform the content of services.
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- Susan I Michelsen
- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Oster Farimagsgade 5A, 1353 Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Oster Farimagsgade 5A, 1353 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Oster Farimagsgade 5A, 1353 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 5BN, Ireland
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- Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP, UK
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- Klinik für Kinder und Jugendmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Ratzeburger Allee 160, Lübeck 23538, Germany
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- The Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Göteborg University, Göteborg S-41685, Sweden
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- Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP, UK
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- SIIM-Pole Exploitation, Université Joseph Fournier, CHU de Grenoble BP 217, Grenoble cedex 9 38043, France
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- Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP, UK
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- Azienda Sanitaria Locale Viterbo, Vi Enrico Ferri 15, Viterbo 01100, Italy
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- Peter Uldall, Copenhagen University Hospital, Pediatric Clinic 1, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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Van Wely L, Dallmeijer AJ, Balemans ACJ, Zhou C, Becher JG, Bjornson KF. Walking activity of children with cerebral palsy and children developing typically: a comparison between the Netherlands and the United States. Disabil Rehabil 2014; 36:2136-42. [PMID: 24579649 DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2014.892639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare walking activity of children with and without cerebral palsy (CP) between the Netherlands and the United States. METHODS A cross-sectional analysis on walking activity data from an international retrospective comparison study including a convenience sample of 134 walking children aged 7-12 years with spastic CP, classified as Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level I (N = 64), II (N = 49) or III (N = 21), and 223 typically developing children (TDC) from the Netherlands and the United States. Walking activity was assessed during a one-week period using a StepWatch™ activity monitor. Outcomes were the daily number of strides, daily time being inactive and spent at low (0-15 strides/min), moderate (16-30 strides/min) and high stride rate (31-60 strides/min). Walking activity was compared between countries using multiple linear regression analyses. RESULTS Walking activity of TDC was not significantly different between countries. Compared to their American counterparts, Dutch children in GMFCS level I and II showed less walking activity (p < 0.05), whereas Dutch children in GMFCS level III showed more walking activity (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION The absence of differences in walking activity between Dutch and American TDC, and the presence of differences in walking activity between Dutch and American children with CP suggest that between-country differences affect walking activity differently in children with CP. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION Physical activity of children with CP should be promoted in both the United States and the Netherlands. The between-country differences in walking activity illustrate that apart from the severity of the CP walking activity seems to be influenced by environmental aspects. In the promotion of physical activity, practitioners should pay attention to environmental barriers that families may experience for increasing physical activity.
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- Leontien Van Wely
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, EMGO+ Institute for Health and Care Research, MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, VU University Medical Center , Amsterdam , The Netherlands
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The mediating role of the environment in explaining participation of children and youth with and without disabilities across home, school, and community. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2014; 95:908-17. [PMID: 24468018 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2013] [Revised: 12/23/2013] [Accepted: 01/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To test the effect of personal and environmental factors on children's participation across 3 different settings (home, school, community); to ascertain the interrelations between these factors; and to propose and test 3 models, 1 for each setting, using structural equation modeling. DESIGN Survey, cross-sectional study, and model testing. SETTING Web-based measures were completed by parents residing in North America in their home/community. PARTICIPANTS Parents (N=576) of children and youth with and without disabilities, (n=282 and n=294, respectively), ages 5 to 17 years (mean age, 11y 2mo), completed the Participation and Environment Measure for Children and Youth (PEM-CY). INTERVENTIONS Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The PEM-CY measured levels of participation frequency and involvement, as well as environmental barriers and supports of participation, in each of the following 3 settings: home, school, and community. Information about the child's health condition and functional issues was also collected. RESULTS All 3 models fit the data well (comparative fit index, .89-.97) and explained 50% to 64% of the variance of participation frequency and involvement. Environmental barriers and supports served as significant mediators between child/personal factors (income, health condition, functional issues) and participation outcomes, across all models. The effect of the environment was most pronounced, however, in the community setting. CONCLUSIONS Our findings highlight the unique role of the environment in explaining children's participation across different settings and, therefore, support the development of interventions targeting modifiable environmental factors.
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Tang KT, Richardson AM, Maxwell D, Spence WD, Stansfield BW. Evaluation of an Activity Monitor for the Objective Measurement of Free-Living Physical Activity in Children With Cerebral Palsy. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2013; 94:2549-2558. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2013.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2013] [Revised: 07/01/2013] [Accepted: 07/09/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Badia M, Orgaz B, Gómez-Vela M, Longo E. Environmental needs and facilitators available for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: adaptation and validation of the European Child Environment Questionnaire (ECEQ) Spanish version. Disabil Rehabil 2013; 36:1536-48. [DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2013.847124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Shikako-Thomas K, Shevell M, Schmitz N, Lach L, Law M, Poulin C, Majnemer A. Determinants of participation in leisure activities among adolescents with cerebral palsy. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2013; 34:2621-2634. [PMID: 23751302 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2013.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2013] [Revised: 05/06/2013] [Accepted: 05/07/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Studies have identified restrictions in engagement in leisure activities for adolescents with disabilities. Participation is a complex construct and likely influenced by a variety of factors. These potential determinants have not yet been sufficiently explored in the population of adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP). The objective of this study is to estimate the potential influence of adolescent characteristics and environmental factors as determinants of participation in leisure activities for adolescents with CP. A cross-sectional design was used. Participants were adolescents (12-19 years old) with cerebral palsy. Participants were assessed with the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale - II, Gross Motor Function Measure, Gross Motor Function Classification System, Manual Ability Classification System and completed the Self-Perception Profile for Adolescents, Dimensions of Mastery Questionnaire, Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, Family Environment Scale, the European Child Environment Questionnaire and the Preferences for Activities of Children. The main outcome measure was the Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment. 187 adolescents (age M=15.4; SD=2.2) completed the study. Multivariate models of participation in leisure revealed associations with factors related to the adolescents' functional characteristics and attitudes, the family environment, socioeconomic status, and contextual factors such as school type, and collectively explained from 28% (diversity of skill-based activities) up to 48% (intensity and diversity of self-improvement activities) of the variance in intensity and diversity in five leisure participation domains (diversity: r(2)=.33 recreational; r(2)=.39 active-physical; r(2)=.33 social activities). Adolescent's mastery motivation, self-perception and behavior were individually associated with participation in different activity domains, but did not strongly predict participation within multivariate models, while preferences for activities were strong predictors of participation in all domains, except for skill-based activities. Engagement in different types of leisure activities is important for adolescents' development and well-being. Health care professionals should consider adolescents' and families' characteristics to promote participation in leisure activities.
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Andrews J, Leonard H, Hammond GC, Girdler S, Rajapaksa R, Bathgate K, Downs J. Community participation for girls and women living with Rett syndrome. Disabil Rehabil 2013; 36:894-9. [PMID: 23883421 DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2013.813083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the relationships between impairment and contextual factors and community participation for girls and women with Rett syndrome. METHODS Data was collected from a questionnaire completed in 2009 by families participating in the Australian Rett Syndrome Database (n = 214). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyse relationships between impairment, personal and environmental factors and community participation. RESULTS The mean age of the girls and women was 17.6 years (SD = 7.95, range 3 to 34 years) with 114 (53.3%) girls still at school and 100 (46.7%) women post school. Frequency of activities was influenced by level of walking, community support and maternal education. For girls living at home, participation in activities was associated with greater functional independence and higher levels of maternal education. Participation in recreational (90.1%), physical/skill-based (67.6%) and/or social (70.3%) activities was commonly reported by families, while self-improvement (17.6%) activities were less reported. Younger girls participated in activities mainly with family members and older girls more frequently participated with carers. CONCLUSION Participation for girls and women with Rett syndrome could be enhanced by stronger local community supports. There are also needs for the implementation of policies that ensure resources are available and accessible by those communities most in need.
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- School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University , Perth, Western Australia , Australia
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King G, Imms C, Palisano R, Majnemer A, Chiarello L, Orlin M, Law M, Avery L. Geographical patterns in the recreation and leisure participation of children and youth with cerebral palsy: a CAPE international collaborative network study. Dev Neurorehabil 2013; 16:196-206. [PMID: 23477429 DOI: 10.3109/17518423.2013.773102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine geographical variation in the leisure participation of children/youth with cerebral palsy (CP), using Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment (CAPE) data from Australia, Canada (Ontario and Quebec) and the U.S. METHOD Data from 1076 children/youth ages 6-20 years with CP were included. Analyses examined CAPE diversity scores in activity types as a function of region, age group and Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) group, controlling for family income, education and child gender. RESULTS There were only two substantial geographical differences: children/youth from the U.S. took part in the fewest active physical activities; those from Ontario took part in the most self-improvement activities. The youngest age group took part in the most recreational activities, and those in GMFCS level IV/V had the lowest levels of participation in recreational, active physical and self-improvement activities, confirming previous findings. CONCLUSIONS There were more similarities than differences in participation patterns for the three countries.
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- Gillian King
- Bloorview Research Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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McCauley D, Gorter JW, Russell DJ, Rosenbaum P, Law M, Kertoy M. Assessment of environmental factors in disabled children 2-12 years: development and reliability of the Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF) for Children-Parent Version. Child Care Health Dev 2013; 39:337-44. [PMID: 22676242 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2214.2012.01388.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Children with disabilities and their families experience environmental barriers in the school and community environments. There is a need to understand and appropriately measure environmental factors that influence activity and participation for disabled children. The purpose of this paper is to describe the adaptation process of the Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF) to make it suitable as a parent proxy measure for disabled children aged 2-12 years. METHODS The adaptation process consisted of four steps using data from previous research conducted at CanChild: (i) analysis of item-total correlations from all items on the CHIEF; (ii) frequency of endorsement; (iii) determination of the representativeness of the questions; and (iv) correlations on selected items. Once the items were selected, a test-retest reliability study was conducted. RESULTS The internal consistencies (α) for the time 1 and time 2 administrations were 0.76 and 0.78, respectively. Test-retest reliability of the questionnaire was ICC = 0.73 for the total product score. CONCLUSION The 10-item CHIEF for Children-Parent Version is an acceptable, easy-to-complete and reliable measure of perceived environmental barriers for disabled children 2-12 years of age.
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- CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research (http://www.canchild.ca), McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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Law M, Anaby D, Teplicky R, Khetani MA, Coster W, Bedell G. Participation in the Home Environment among Children and Youth with and without Disabilities. Br J Occup Ther 2013. [DOI: 10.4276/030802213x13603244419112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Introduction: This study examines participation patterns and environmental supports and barriers for children with and without disabilities within their home setting. Method: The Participation and Environment Measure for Children and Youth (PEM-CY) is a newly developed, reliable parent/caregiver-report tool, which combines assessment of children's participation and the environment. The PEM-CY was completed online by 576 parents of children or youth (5 to 17 years old) with and without disabilities from Canada and the United States. ANOVA analyses were performed to examine group differences in PEM-CY summary scores. Item-level differences are presented descriptively using radar plots. Results: After controlling for age and income, significant differences between children with and without disabilities were observed for all home-based PEM-CY participation and environment summary scores. Differences between the two groups were also evident at the item level, particularly when comparing the percentage of children and youth who never participate in specific home-based activities and when comparing perceived barriers to participation. Conclusion: Although all children and youth participate frequently in home-based activities, those with disabilities tend to participate in less complex and quieter/sedentary activities. This, in addition to parental report of environmental barriers to participation, highlights the potential importance of home-based occupational therapy intervention to optimise participation in this setting.
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- Mary Law
- Professor, CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research and School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Assistant Professor, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Research Coordinator, CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research and School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
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- Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Boston University, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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- Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, United States
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Bedell G, Coster W, Law M, Liljenquist K, Kao YC, Teplicky R, Anaby D, Khetani MA. Community Participation, Supports, and Barriers of School-Age Children With and Without Disabilities. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2013; 94:315-23. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2012.09.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 144] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2012] [Revised: 09/25/2012] [Accepted: 09/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Anaby D, Hand C, Bradley L, DiRezze B, Forhan M, DiGiacomo A, Law M. The effect of the environment on participation of children and youth with disabilities: a scoping review. Disabil Rehabil 2013; 35:1589-98. [PMID: 23350759 DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2012.748840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 192] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The study’s purpose was to identify and synthesize research evidence regarding the effect of the environment on community participation of children with disabilities. METHODS A scoping review of peer-reviewed studies published from 1990 to 2011 was performed. Two independent reviewers selected studies based on a systematic procedure. Inclusion criteria for studies were: participants with a disability, aged 5–21 years, whose environment was examined in relation to participation in out-of-school activities. Data were organized and synthesized based on environmental domains within the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF): Natural Environment/Products and Technology; Support and Relationships; Attitudes; and Services, Systems and Policies. RESULTS Searching identified 1232 articles and 31 met the inclusion criteria. Each domain of the environment within the ICF influenced participation as a facilitator and/or barrier. The most common facilitators involved social support of family and friends and geographic location. The most common barriers included attitudes, physical environment, transportation, policies and the lack of support from staff and service providers. CONCLUSIONS Knowledge derived from this review can assist practitioners in addressing the specific environmental domains that influence children's participation. Such awareness can also foster new research questions and assist policy makers in identifying the factors influencing participation. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION All domains of the environment, suggested by the ICF, have an influence on children’s participation.Evidence regarding the effect of the environment on participation is focused primarily on children with physical disabilities; more studies are needed involving various health conditions and age groups. Practitioners and decision-makers can focus attention on specific aspects of the environment, e.g. attitudinal challenges and social support, in order to foster inclusion and participation-based communities.
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- School of Physical and Occupation Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Colver A, Thyen U, Arnaud C, Beckung E, Fauconnier J, Marcelli M, McManus V, Michelsen SI, Parkes J, Parkinson K, Dickinson HO. Association between participation in life situations of children with cerebral palsy and their physical, social, and attitudinal environment: a cross-sectional multicenter European study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2012; 93:2154-64. [PMID: 22846455 PMCID: PMC3826325 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2012.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2012] [Revised: 06/15/2012] [Accepted: 07/10/2012] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate how participation of children with cerebral palsy (CP) varied with their environment. DESIGN Home visits to children. Administration of Assessment of Life Habits and European Child Environment Questionnaires. Structural equation modeling of putative associations between specific domains of participation and environment, while allowing for severity of child's impairments and pain. SETTING European regions with population-based registries of children with CP. PARTICIPANTS Children (n=1174) aged 8 to 12 years were randomly selected from 8 population-based registries of children with CP in 6 European countries. Of these, 743 (63%) agreed to participate; 1 further region recruited 75 children from multiple sources. Thus, there were 818 children in the study. INTERVENTIONS Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Participation in life situations. RESULTS For the hypothesized associations, the models confirmed that higher participation was associated with better availability of environmental items. Higher participation in daily activities-mealtimes, health hygiene, personal care, and home life-was significantly associated with a better physical environment at home (P<.01). Mobility was associated with transport and physical environment in the community. Participation in social roles (responsibilities, relationships, recreation) was associated with attitudes of classmates and social support at home. School participation was associated with attitudes of teachers and therapists. Environment explained between 14% and 52% of the variation in participation. CONCLUSIONS The findings confirmed the social model of disability. The physical, social, and attitudinal environment of disabled children influences their participation in everyday activities and social roles.
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Affiliation(s)
- Allan Colver
- Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
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