| Autor: |
Bailes, Amy F., Caldwell, Cailee, Clay, Mike, Tremper, Melissa, Dunning, Kari, Long, Jason |
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Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine; 2017, Vol. 10 Issue 2, p71-79, 9p |
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PURPOSE: To explore the effects of neuroprosthesis use on participation, level of community-based walking activity, safety and satisfaction in children with hemiplegic CP. METHODS: Eleven children (mean 9 years 11 months) with hemiplegic CP Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Level I and II participated in a 16-week intervention using the Ness L300 neuroprosthesis. Outcome measures included satisfaction and performance with self-selected participation goals (Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)), level of community-based walking activity (Step Watch Activity Monitor (SAM)), trip and fall frequency (caregiver report) and a satisfaction questionnaire. RESULTS: Significant (p < 0.001) improvements in performance and satisfaction with self-selected participation goals (COPM) were demonstrated. No significant changes were noted in SAM values. A significant (p = 0.01) decrease in trips was demonstrated from baseline to post. Satisfaction with the device was high. CONCLUSION: Results indicate that daily neuroprosthesis use may improve performance and satisfaction with participation goals and reduce trips. No changes in community-based walking activity were noted. Further study is needed to examine response based on GMFCS levels, across geographical regions and between FES neuroprosthesis and a control group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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