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[Some specificities of rehabilitation of children with special needs]
1Institut za zdravstvenu zastitu dece i omladine, Novi Sad.
Insights
This study analyzed rehabilitation services for 99 children with special needs, finding occupational therapy was most common. The findings highlight the types and amounts of rehabilitation utilized for pediatric developmental disabilities.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Rehabilitation
- Developmental Disabilities
- Therapeutic Interventions
Context:
- Children with special needs require comprehensive rehabilitation to maximize independence.
- This study focuses on the types and extent of rehabilitation provided to children with psychophysical developmental disabilities.
- Understanding current rehabilitation practices is crucial for optimizing care pathways.
Purpose:
- To quantify the utilization of various rehabilitation therapies among children with special needs.
- To analyze the distribution of different therapeutic interventions based on disability type and age.
- To provide data on the rehabilitation landscape for children with chronic diseases and disabilities.
Summary:
- The study included 99 children (0-17 years) with mental, physical, or combined disabilities.
- Occupational therapy was the most frequent intervention (36.8%), followed by kinesitherapy (18.6%) and psychomotor therapy (18.2%).
- Speech and medical therapies were also utilized, with school-aged children predominantly having mental disabilities.
Impact:
- Informs healthcare providers about common rehabilitation modalities for children with special needs.
- Provides a baseline for evaluating the effectiveness and accessibility of pediatric rehabilitation services.
- Contributes to the evidence base for developing tailored rehabilitation programs for diverse pediatric populations.
Introduction:
Children with special needs (with psychophysical developmental disabilities) need rehabilitation in order to live as independent life as possible. The aim of this study was to determine the amount of certain kinds of rehabilitation in children with special needs.
Material And Methods:
The study included three groups of children (total of 99 children) hospitalized at the department for extended treatment of the rehabilitation center for children. All children have mental, physical or combined disabilities, as a result of chronic disease. Treatment type and the amount (and also involvement in special schools) depended on the disability. Analysis of sex distribution showed male predominance. Most children (59 of them) were aged 0-7 (59.6%) and there were 40 children 8-17 (40.4%) years old.
Results:
Most of the subject were involved in: occupational therapy 93 (36.8%), kinesitherapy 47 subjects (18.6%), psychomotor therapy 46 (18.2%), speach therapy 35 (13.8%), and medical therapy 32 (12.6%). School children were mostly with mental disability.
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