Family Perspectives on Functional Priorities for Brazilian Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy
Amanda Aparecida Alves Cunha Nascimento1, Deisiane Oliveira Souto2, Gabriela Silva Oliveira2
1Postgraduate Program in Neuroscience, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Abstract:
This study aimed to identify the functional priorities of parents/guardians of Brazilian children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) and to examine possible variations in priorities concerning different age groups and functional classifications. This cross-sectional study included 171 children with CP (mean age: 7.68 ± 3.32 years). The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure was administered to the families to identify functional priorities. Among the 740 functional priorities identified, activities of daily living (ADLs) were the most frequent, followed by priorities related to body functions, motor skills, and play. The functional priorities were similar across different functional levels and age groups.
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