Relationships between Physical and Cognitive Functioning and Activities of Daily Living in Children with Cerebral
1Department of Occupational Therapy, Chungnam Provincial Cheongyang College.
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Physical and cognitive impairments in children with cerebral palsy are linked. Assessments revealed correlations between motor skills and cognitive development, highlighting the need for comprehensive evaluations.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Neurology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders affecting movement and posture, often accompanied by cognitive and functional impairments.
- Understanding the interplay between physical function, cognitive abilities, and daily living activities is crucial for effective intervention in children with CP.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between physical function, cognitive function, and activities of daily living (ADL) in children diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
- To determine the correlations between specific measures of motor function, cognitive development, and functional independence.
Main Methods:
- Sixty-eight children with cerebral palsy participated in the study.
- Evaluations included the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) for physical function, the Bayley Infant Development Screening Test-II (BSID-II) for cognitive and motor development, and the Wee Functional Independence Measure (WeeFIM) for ADL.
Main Results:
- The GMFM showed positive correlations with both the motor and cognitive scales of the BSID-II.
- The BSID-II motor scale was significantly correlated with the GMFM and the BSID-II cognitive scale.
- Neither the GMFM nor the BSID-II motor scale were correlated with WeeFIM scores, indicating a disconnect with functional independence measures.
Conclusions:
- Physical and cognitive impairments in children with cerebral palsy are interconnected.
- These findings underscore the importance of assessing both physical and cognitive deficits in research and clinical evaluations of children with cerebral palsy.
- Integrated assessment approaches are necessary for a holistic understanding and management of cerebral palsy.
Abstract:
[Purpose] The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between physical function, cognitive function, and activities of daily living in children with cerebral palsy. [Subjects] Sixty-eight children who had been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and have participated in inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation programs were enrolled in the present study. We used 3 clinical assessments: the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM), the Bayley Infant Development Screening Test-II (BSID-II), and the Wee Functional Independence Measure (WeeFIM). [Results] The GMFM was positively correlated with the BSID-II motor scale and the BSID-II cognitive scale, but not with the WeeFIM scores. The BSID-II motor scale was significantly correlated with the GMFM and BSID-II cognitive scale, but not with the WeeFIM. [Conclusion] The results of this study provide evidence of the necessity of including cognitive and physical impairments in the examination and evaluation of children with cerebral palsy in research and clinical settings.
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