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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Sakzewski, Leanne, PhD, B.OccThy
• Ziviani, Jenny, PhD, MEd, BAppSc, OT
• Abbott, David F., PhD
• Macdonell, Richard A., MD, FRACP, FAFRM
• Jackson, Graeme D., MD, FRACP
• Boyd, Roslyn N., PhD, MSc (Physiotherapy)

Titel

Participation Outcomes in a Randomized Trial of 2 Models of Upper-Limb Rehabilitation for Children With Congenital Hemiplegia

Ist Teil von

• Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 2011-04, Vol.92 (4), p.531-539

Ort / Verlag

New York, NY: Elsevier Inc

Erscheinungsjahr

2011

Quelle

Elsevier ScienceDirect Journals

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Abstract Sakzewski L, Ziviani J, Abbott DF, Macdonell RA, Jackson GD, Boyd RN. Participation outcomes in a randomized trial of 2 models of upper-limb rehabilitation for children with congenital hemiplegia. Objective To determine if constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is more effective than bimanual training to improve occupational performance and participation in children with congenital hemiplegia. Design Single-blind randomized comparison trial with evaluations at baseline, 3, and 26 weeks. Setting Community facilities in 2 Australian states. Participants Referred sample of children (N=64; mean age ± SD, 10.2±2.7y, 52% boys) were matched for age, sex, side of hemiplegia, and upper-limb function and were randomized to CIMT or bimanual training. After random allocation, 100% of CIMT and 94% of the bimanual training group completed the intervention. Interventions Each intervention was delivered in day camps (total 60h over 10d) using a circus theme with goal-directed training. Children receiving CIMT wore a tailor-made glove during the camp. Main Outcome Measures The primary outcome was the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). Secondary measures included the Assessment of Life Habits (LIFE-H), Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment, and School Function Assessment. Results There were no between-group differences at baseline. Both groups made significant changes for COPM performance at 3 weeks (estimated mean difference =2.9; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.3–3.6; P <.001 for CIMT; estimated mean difference=2.8; 95% CI, 2.2–3.4; P <.001 for bimanual training) that were maintained at 26 weeks. Significant gains were made in the personal care LIFE-H domain following CIMT (estimated mean difference=0.5; 95% CI, 0.1–0.9; P =.01) and bimanual training (estimated mean difference=0.6; 95% CI, 0.2–1.1; P =.006). Conclusions There were minimal differences between the 2 training approaches. Goal-directed, activity-based, upper-limb training, addressed through either CIMT or bimanual training achieved gains in occupational performance. Changes in participation on specific domains of participation assessments appear to correspond with identified goals.