Functionality and Quality of Life In Children With Bilateral and Unilateral Cerebral Paralysis

Authors

  • Luise Ferreira de Queiroz Universidade Franciscana (UFN)
  • Miriam Cabrera Corvelo Delboni Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
  • Marciane Montagner Missio Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
  • Claudia Morais Trevisan Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21527/2176-7114.2020.40.57-66

Keywords:

Cerebral Palsy, Occupational Therapy, Activities of Daily Living, Social Participation.

Abstract

The study sought to investigate the association of instruments for assessing functionality in children with Cerebral Palsy based on the activity and participation component of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. data through the Gross Motor Function Measurement, Pediatric Disability Assessment Inventory and Quality of Life Questionnaire of Children with Cerebral Palsy. Data analysis was by descriptive statistics, with data presented as mean and standard deviation. The convenience sample of the study consisted of children diagnosed with bilateral and unilateral paralysis. In the study 52% (n = 10) had Unilateral Paralysis and 48% (n = 9) bilateral. In the Function Measure instrument, the score did not show significant variation for the bilateral and unilateral type of Paralysis. In the Inventory, children with bilateral Paralysis achieved higher scores on functional skills and lower scores in the caregiver's care area. The Questionnaire showed that children with bilateral paralysis have a higher quality of life. The topographic distribution of bilateral and unilateral paralysis was not decisive for defining functionality. Contextual factors (physical, social and attitudinal) showed substantial influence, as physical conditions of the environments and attitudes of caregivers emerged as main aspects. The instruments proved to be efficient in evaluating the activity and participation component, as it provides a better understanding of life skills and performance.

Author Biographies

Luise Ferreira de Queiroz, Universidade Franciscana (UFN)

Terapeuta Ocupacional. Mestre em Reabilitação Funcional e Saúde pela Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM). Docente do Curso de Terapia Ocupacional da Universidade Franciscana (UFN).

Miriam Cabrera Corvelo Delboni, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Terapeuta Ocupacional, Doutorado em Desenvolvimento Regional pela Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul. Docente do Departamento de Terapia Ocupacional – Universidade Federal de Santa Maria-UFSM. Santa Maria-RS, Brasil.

Marciane Montagner Missio, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Terapeuta Ocupacional. Especialização em Reabilitação Física pelo Programa de Residência Multiprofissional da Universidade Franciscana (UFN).

Claudia Morais Trevisan, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Fisioterapeuta, Doutorado em Ciências da Saúde pela Universidade de Brasília. Docente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Reabilitação Funcional - Universidade Federal de Santa Maria-UFSM. Santa Maria-RS, Brasil.

Published

2020-11-04

How to Cite

de Queiroz, L. F., Delboni, M. C. C., Missio, M. M., & Trevisan, C. M. (2020). Functionality and Quality of Life In Children With Bilateral and Unilateral Cerebral Paralysis. Context and Health Journal, 20(40), 57–66. https://doi.org/10.21527/2176-7114.2020.40.57-66

Issue

Section

Fisioterapia & Saúde