Journal article
Understanding participation of children with cerebral palsy in family and recreational activities
Research in developmental disabilities, v 69, pp 96-104
01 Oct 2017
PMID: 28843215
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Abstract
Aims: The primary aim of this study was to determine the effect of age, sex, gross motor, manual ability, and communication functions on the frequency and enjoyment of children's participation in family and recreational activities. The secondary aim was to determine the relationships between motor and communication functions and participation.
Methods: Participants were 694 children, 1.5-12 years old, with cerebral palsy (CP) and their parents across the US and Canada. Parents rated children's frequency and enjoyment of participation using the Child Engagement in Daily Life measure. Parents and therapists identified children's level of function using Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), Manual Ability Classification System (MACS), and Communication Function Classification System (CFCS).
Results: Differences in frequency and enjoyment of participation were found based on children's GMFCS, MACS, and CFCS levels but not age or sex. Children with higher gross motor, manual, and communication functions had higher frequency and enjoyment of participation, compared to children with lower functions. Frequency of participation was associated with GMFCS and CFCS levels whereas enjoyment of participation was only associated with CFCS level.
Implications: Knowledge of child's gross motor, manual ability, and communication functions of children with CP is important when setting goals and planning interventions for participation.
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Details
- Title
- Understanding participation of children with cerebral palsy in family and recreational activities
- Creators
- Mohammed S. Alghamdi - Drexel Univ, Dept Phys Therapy & Rehabil Sci, 1601 Cherry St,Mail Stop 7502, Philadelphia, PA 19102 USALisa A. Chiarello - Drexel University, Physical Therapy (and Rehabilitation Sciences)Robert J. Palisano - Drexel University, Physical Therapy (and Rehabilitation Sciences)Sarah W. McCoy - University of Washington
- Publication Details
- Research in developmental disabilities, v 69, pp 96-104
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Number of pages
- 9
- Grant note
- MOP-119276 / Canadian Institutes of Health Research; Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) 5321 / Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute; Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- [Retired Faculty]; Physical Therapy (and Rehabilitation Sciences)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000411536500010
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85027842796
- Other Identifier
- 991014878170904721
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- Domestic collaboration
- International collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Education, Special
- Rehabilitation