Assessment of Gross and Fine Motor Skills in Children With Visual Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Autor: Ebrahim Ebrahimi, Mohammad Salsali, Rahman Sheikhhoseini, Mohammadreza Ghasemian
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Pediatrics Review, Vol 12, Iss 3, Pp 261-272 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2322-4398
2322-4401
Popis: Background: Children with visual impairments often face challenges in developing motor skills compared to their sighted peers. Understanding these differences is crucial for designing effective interventions to support their development. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the gross (locomotor) and fine (object) motor skills of children with visual impairments to those of sighted children through a comprehensive review and meta-analysis. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted according to a registered protocol on the international prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO) and in adherence with preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Three reliable databases were thoroughly searched for original and peer-reviewed articles. The included studies assessed motor skills using different methodologies, contributing to data heterogeneity. Egger’s regression test was used to assess publication bias. Results: A significant difference was found between low vision and visual groups in locomotor skills (P
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