Participation and Quality of Life in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Author Information
Author(s): Vicki Mc Manus, Paul Corcoran, Ivan J Perry
Primary Institution: University College Cork, Cork, Republic of Ireland
Hypothesis
Does severity of impairment associated with CP impact on participation in everyday activities?
Conclusion
Increased impairment due to CP restricts participation in everyday activities, but the level of participation has a limited effect on the quality of life of children with CP aged 8–12 years.
Supporting Evidence
- Participation in 11 of the 14 everyday activities examined varied across children with and without CP.
- Increased impairment was associated with diminished quality of life in Physical well-being and Social support and peers.
- Overall participation in everyday activities was significantly associated with quality of life in three domains.
Takeaway
Kids with cerebral palsy can do many activities, but the more severe their condition, the less they can participate, which can make them feel lonely.
Methodology
Cross-sectional study using questionnaires completed by parents of children with and without CP.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to reliance on parent-reported data.
Limitations
The study did not include social class or income as covariates, and the sample was geographically limited.
Participant Demographics
Children aged 8-12 years, with 98 children with CP and 448 without CP.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI = -6.9 to -5.2
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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