Data on the physical function of children with cerebral malaria
1Syogai Iryo Clinic Sapporo, Hokkaido 006-0814, Japan.
Data in Brief
|April 14, 2021
Summary
This study examined pediatric cerebral malaria (CM) in Malawi, finding that 27% of children with motor dysfunction had CM. The data offers insights into physical function for rehabilitation interventions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Motor dysfunction is a significant concern in pediatric populations.
- Cerebral malaria (CM) is a severe complication of malaria that can lead to long-term neurological deficits.
- Data on the physical function of children with CM in underrepresented regions like Malawi is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the physical function of pediatric patients with cerebral malaria in Malawi.
- To provide a dataset that can inform future rehabilitation strategies for children with CM.
- To highlight the prevalence of CM among children with motor dysfunction in the study cohort.
Main Methods:
- Data collection from pediatric patients with motor dysfunction in Malawi between October and November 2017.
- Utilized questionnaires and physical examinations to gather information.
- Included diagnosis, birth and medical history, and malaria history, with 33 patients (27%) diagnosed with CM after exclusions.
Main Results:
- Detailed reporting of paralysis type, muscle tone, age of malaria infection, and Gross Motor Functional Classification Score for pediatric CM patients.
- Identified CM in 27% of the studied pediatric population with motor dysfunction.
- Established a dataset focusing on the physical function of this specific pediatric CM cohort.
Conclusions:
- The dataset provides foundational information on the physical function of pediatric cerebral malaria patients in Malawi.
- Further comparative research is essential to enhance rehabilitation interventions for children affected by CM.
- Highlights the need for increased attention to pediatric neurological complications of malaria in resource-limited settings.
Keywords:
Assessment formCM, cerebral malariaCP, cerebral palsyCerebral malariaGMFCS, Gross Motor Function Classification SystemGross motor function classification systemMotor functionType of muscle toneType of paralysisMore Related Videos
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