Intensive Bimanual Intervention for Children Who Have Undergone Hemispherectomy: A Pilot Study.
Pediatr Phys Ther
; 33(3): 120-127, 2021 07 01.
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| ID: mdl-34151886
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To conduct a pilot study to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of an intensive bimanual intervention on upper limb function in children who have undergone hemispherectomy.METHODS:
Thirteen children received 90 hours of intensive bimanual training (Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy, HABIT). The Jebsen-Taylor Test of Hand Function (JTTHF), Box and Block Test (BBT), Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA), ABILHAND-Kids, and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) were assessed by a masked clinician twice before, immediately, and 6 months after treatment.RESULTS:
Significant improvements over time were found in the JTTHF, AHA, ABILHAND-Kids, and COPM.CONCLUSION:
Completion of HABIT was feasible for children with hemispherectomy. Improvement of bimanual function and functional goals can be related to the nature of the activities prioritized in HABIT training.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Paralisia Cerebral
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Hemisferectomia
Limite:
Child
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Phys Ther
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA FISICA
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PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article