Functional performance of young people with cerebral palsy: orientation program for caregivers

Authors

  • Juliana Perez Martinez
  • Aline Bernardes de Souza Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
  • Silvana Maria Blascovi-Assis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v12n1.3984

Keywords:

Cerebral palsy, Refuge, Activities of daily living, Training.

Abstract

Introduction: Cerebral Palsy (CP) is characterized by a motor dysfunction that can cause various lesions and impairments in individuals. An intervention program to promote these subjects’ development may contribute to improving their functional performance and participation in daily activities. Objectives: To implement an intervention program for improving the performance and independence of youths with functional CP in group homes and to evaluate the results. Methods: The study included ten residents with CP and their caregivers. We evaluated the functional performance before and after the intervention program with application of Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory to verify the effectiveness of the program. Results: The young people evaluated had a significant increase in scores in the areas of self-care (p = 0.03 and σ = 3.24) and social function (p = 0.001 and σ = 3.77) after the implementation of the program. Conclusion: A stimulation program can be effective when applied by caregivers, being highly relevant for the CP population.

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Published

2013-04-04

How to Cite

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Martinez JP, Souza AB de, Blascovi-Assis SM. Functional performance of young people with cerebral palsy: orientation program for caregivers. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2013 Apr. 4 [cited 2024 Jul. 2];12(1):114-21. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/3984

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Section

Applied Sciences