Avaliação das habilidades funcionais de crianças e adolescentes com trissomia 21 (T21) e a relação com suas variáveis socioambientais e de saúde / Assessment of the functional abilities of children and adolescents with trisomy 21 (T21) and the relationship with their socio-environmental and health variables, 2021

Introdução. A síndrome de Down (SD), também denominada trissomia 21 (T21), é a cromossomopatia mais frequentemente associada à deficiência intelectual. A informação sobre as potencialidades e dificuldades funcionais das crianças com T21 pode auxiliar pais, terapeutas, gestores da saúde e educadores, favorecendo serviços de apoio à saúde e educação dessa população. Objetivo. Avaliar as habilidades funcionais e a assistência prestada pelos pais de crianças e adolescentes com T21 em idade escolar e explorar a eventual influência de algumas características socioambientais. Método. Estudo observacional, analítico, transversal com amostra de conveniência composta por 44 crianças em idade escolar e adolescentes, parte de um estudo anterior, cujos dados foram coletados através da aplicação do Inventário de Avaliação Pediátrica de Incapacidades (PEDI) e respondidos pelos pais de crianças e adolescentes com T21 que aceitaram participar do estudo, após terem assinado o termo de consentimento livre e esclarecido. Resultados. 45,5% eram crianças e adolescente com idade entre 7 anos e 7 meses a 12 anos e 54,5% entre 12 anos e 1 mês a 19 anos e 6 meses, predominando o sexo masculino (63,5%). 36,6% tiveram diagnóstico de cardiopatia congênita, 93,0% frequentavam escolas. Dos cuidadores 47,6% tinham apenas o primeiro grau incompleto. Quanto ao acompanhamento terapêutico algumas crianças e adolescentes ainda recebiam cuidados: por fisioterapeutas (9,1%), por fonoaudiólogos (31,8%) e por terapeutas ocupacionais (13,6%). Observou-se diferença estatisticamente significante (p<0,005) no domínio função social e o grau de assistência prestado pelo cuidador no mesmo. As demais relações entre o grau de desempenho da criança e o grau de atenção que o cuidador presta nos demais domínios não evidenciaram diferenças estatisticamente significantes. Quanto às outras variáveis apenas idade e frequência à escola da criança e do adolescente, bem como, receber assistência de Fisioterapia e Fonoaudiologia mostraram discrepâncias entre desempenho e o grau de cuidado prestado, de maneira significante estatisticamente no que se refere ao domínio de autocuidado e função social. Conclusão. A interpretação desses resultados revela haver um descompasso no domínio função social entre o desempenho das crianças e adolescentes e o grau de assistência prestada pelos cuidadores, que parece ser excessiva em relação às necessidades destas crianças e adolescentes. Com relação a outras variáveis apenas idade, frequência à escola e os cuidados de Fisioterapia e Fonoaudiologia mostraram que podem influenciar positiva ou negativamente o desempenho da criança e do adolescente e a relação entre estes e o cuidador, particularmente nos domínios de autocuidado e função social.

Background. Down syndrome (DS), also called trisomy 21 (T21), is the most common chromosomal disorders associated with intellectual disability. Information about the potential and functional difficulties of children with T21 can help parents, therapists, health managers and educators, favoring health support services and education for this population. Objective. Evaluate the functional abilities and the care provided by parents of school-age children and adolescents with T21 and explore the possible influence of some socio-environmental characteristics. Method. Observational, analytical, cross-sectional study with a convenience sample of 44 school-age children and adolescents, part of a previous study, whose data were collected through the application of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) and answered by the parents of children and adolescents with T21 who agreed to participate in the study, after signing the informed consent form. Results. 45.5% were children and adolescents aged between 07 years old and 07 months to 12 years old, and 54.5% between 12 years old and 01 month to 19 years old and 06 months, predominantly male (63.5%). 36.6% were diagnosed with congenital heart disease, 93.0% attended schools. As per the caregivers, 47.6% had only an incomplete elementary school. As for therapeutic follow-up, some children and adolescents still receiving care: by physical therapists (9.1%), by speech therapists (31.8%) and by occupational therapists (13.6%). There was a statistically significant difference (p<0.005) in the social function domain and the degree of care assistance provided by the caregiver. The other relationships between the child's level of performance and the level of attention the caregiver pays in the different domains did not show statistically significant differences. As for the other variables, only the age and school attendance of the child and the adolescent, as well as the ones receiving physical therapy and speech therapy assistance, showed discrepancies between performance and the degree of care provided, in a statistically significant way concerning the domain of selfcare and social function. Conclusion. The interpretation of these results reveals a mismatch in the social function domain between the performance of the children and the adolescents and the degree of assistance provided by caregivers, which seems to be excessive to the needs of these children and adolescents. Regarding the other variables, only the age, the school attendance, and the Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy care showed that they can positively or negatively influence the performance of the child and the adolescent and the relationship between them and the caregiver, particularly in the domains of self-care and social function.

Clinical characteristics of children with congenital Zika syndrome: a case series.

BACKGROUND: The congenital Zika syndrome involves structural brain changes, including ventriculomegaly, thin cerebral cortices, abnormal gyral pattern, cortical malformations, hypoplasia of the corpus callosum, myelination delay, subcortical diffuse calcifications, brainstem hypoplasia, and microcephaly in newborns. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics of children with congenital Zika syndrome; to compare the outcomes of infants infected in the first (1T, n=20) and second trimesters of pregnancy (2T, n=11); to investigate correlations between birth weight, birth and follow-up head circumference, birth gestational age, and gross motor scores. METHODS: Participants were evaluated with Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) and part A of the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-A). ANOVA compared head circumference, birth gestational age, birth weight, and gross motor performance of 1T and 2T. RESULTS: The correlations were investigated by Pearson correlation coefficients. ANOVA showed differences in birth and follow-up head circumferences. Head circumference was smaller in 1T, compared to 2T. Motor performance was classified as below the fifth percentile in AIMS in all children and 1T showed lower scores in prone, sitting, and total AIMS score, compared to 2T. Children ranged from 8 to 78% on GMFM-A and there was a poorer motor performance of 1T. Nineteen children showed hypertonia, six showed normal tone and six showed hypotonia. Birth head circumference was correlated with AIMS prone postural control. Follow-up head circumference was correlated to prone, supine and total AIMS scores. Smaller head circumference at birth and follow-up denoted poorer postural control. DISCUSSION: Children with congenital Zika syndrome showed microcephaly at birth and follow-up. Smaller head circumferences and poorer motor outcomes were observed in 1T. Infants showed poor visual and motor outcomes. Moderate positive correlations between birth and follow-up head circumference and gross motor function were found.

Clinical characteristics of children with congenital Zika syndrome: a case series / Características clínicas de crianças com síndrome do zika congênita: uma série de casos

ABSTRACT Background: The congenital Zika syndrome involves structural brain changes, including ventriculomegaly, thin cerebral cortices, abnormal gyral pattern, cortical malformations, hypoplasia of the corpus callosum, myelination delay, subcortical diffuse calcifications, brainstem hypoplasia, and microcephaly in newborns. Objective: This study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics of children with congenital Zika syndrome; to compare the outcomes of infants infected in the first (1T, n=20) and second trimesters of pregnancy (2T, n=11); to investigate correlations between birth weight, birth and follow-up head circumference, birth gestational age, and gross motor scores. Methods: Participants were evaluated with Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) and part A of the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-A). ANOVA compared head circumference, birth gestational age, birth weight, and gross motor performance of 1T and 2T. Results: The correlations were investigated by Pearson correlation coefficients. ANOVA showed differences in birth and follow-up head circumferences. Head circumference was smaller in 1T, compared to 2T. Motor performance was classified as below the fifth percentile in AIMS in all children and 1T showed lower scores in prone, sitting, and total AIMS score, compared to 2T. Children ranged from 8 to 78% on GMFM-A and there was a poorer motor performance of 1T. Nineteen children showed hypertonia, six showed normal tone and six showed hypotonia. Birth head circumference was correlated with AIMS prone postural control. Follow-up head circumference was correlated to prone, supine and total AIMS scores. Smaller head circumference at birth and follow-up denoted poorer postural control. Discussion: Children with congenital Zika syndrome showed microcephaly at birth and follow-up. Smaller head circumferences and poorer motor outcomes were observed in 1T. Infants showed poor visual and motor outcomes. Moderate positive correlations between birth and follow-up head circumference and gross motor function were found.

RESUMO Introdução: A síndrome congênita do zika envolve alterações estruturais do cérebro, incluindo ventriculomegalia, córtices finos do cérebro, padrão giral anormal, malformações corticais, hipoplasia do corpo caloso, atraso de mielinização, calcificações difusas subcorticais, hipoplasia do tronco cerebral e microcefalia em recém-nascidos. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo descrever as características clínicas de crianças com síndrome congênita do zika; comparar os resultados de bebês infectados no primeiro (1T, n=20) e no segundo trimestres da gravidez (2T, n=11); investigar correlações entre peso ao nascer, perímetro cefálico ao nascer e acompanhamento, idade gestacional ao nascer e escores motores brutos. Método: Os participantes foram avaliados com a Escala Motora Infantil de Alberta (Alberta Infant Motor Scale - AIMS) e a parte A da Medida da Função Motora Grossa (Gross Motor Function Measure - GMFM-A). A ANOVA comparou a circunferência da cabeça, a idade gestacional ao nascer, o peso ao nascer e o desempenho motor bruto de 1T e 2T. As correlações foram investigadas pelos coeficientes de correlação de Pearson. A ANOVA mostrou diferenças no perímetro cefálico ao nascimento e acompanhamento. A circunferência da cabeça foi menor no 1T, em comparação ao 2T. Resultados: O desempenho motor foi classificado como abaixo do quinto percentil na AIMS para todas as crianças e o 1T apresentou escores mais baixos na posição de bruços, sentado e no escore total da AIMS, em comparação ao 2T. As crianças variaram de 8 a 78% no GMFM-A e houve um desempenho motor pior de 1T. Dezenove crianças apresentaram hipertonia, seis apresentaram tônus normal e seis apresentaram hipotonia. A circunferência da cabeça no nascimento foi correlacionada com o controle postural em posição de bruços à AIMS. Discussão: O perímetro cefálico de acompanhamento foi correlacionado aos escores AIMS em posição de bruços, em supino e no escore total. Menor perímetro cefálico ao nascimento e acompanhamento indicaram pior controle postural. Crianças com síndrome congênita do zika apresentaram microcefalia ao nascimento e acompanhamento. Circunferências da cabeça menores e piores resultados motores foram observados no 1T. Os bebês apresentaram maus resultados visuais e motores. Foram encontradas correlações moderadas positivas entre o nascimento e a circunferência da cabeça de acompanhamento, e a função motora grossa.

Systematic Review of the Main Motor Scales for Clinical Assessment of Individuals with down Syndrome.

Objective: The aim of the present review was to identify the motor scales currently used to assess individuals with Down Syndrome (DS).Method: PubMed, WOS and BVS databases were systematically searched to identify the most relevant published studies that used motor scales in the evaluation of individuals with DS.Results: Of the 99 studies that met the eligibility criteria in this process, 20 experimental and observational studies were found to fully meet the eligibility criteria.Conclusion: We identified several motor scales including the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS), Test of Infant Motor Performance (TIMP), BAYLEY, Peabody Gross Motor Scale (PGMS-PDMS-GM), Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM), Movement Assessment Battery for Children (MABC) and Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI).

Functional skills and caregiver assistance of Brazilian children and adolescents with Down syndrome.

BACKGROUND: Research into the evolution of the functional performance of children and adolescents with DS enables parents and professionals involved in their follow-up to promote their development. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the functional abilities of children and adolescents with Down syndrome and the assistance offered by their parents/caregivers. METHOD: A cross-sectional study, with 100 children and adolescents with DS whom parents or caregivers were interviewed to complete the Paediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Linear regression analyses were performed with the software MedCalc version 16.8.4 and GraphPad Prism version 6.07. RESULTS: Children and adolescents with DS need more time to acquire skills of self-care, mobility and social function. Their parents were able to better identify the difficulties before the children reached 8-years of age. CONCLUSION: Parents can identify the difficulties of their children when they are younger and offer more assistance, but this does not happen when the children are of elementary school age. This suggests that they need professional support that is not restricted to the guidelines and the schools.

Habilidades funcionais e assistência do cuidador de crianças e adolescentes com síndrome de Down / Functional habilities and caregivers assistance of children and adolescents with Down syndrome

Introdução: A síndrome de Down (SD) é uma das cromossomopatias mais frequentes em todo o mundo e é a causa mais comum de deficiência intelectual.. Embora trabalhos disponibilizem evidências sobre as limitações em atividades e restrição na participação de pessoas com SD, informações sobre o impacto destas limitações na família e principalmente uma caracterização da assistência necessária pelo cuidador ainda é uma área pouco explorada, mas necessária para organizar um programa de reabilitação. Objetivo: Analisar as habilidades funcionais de crianças e adolescentes com Síndrome de Down e a assistência oferecida pelos cuidadores, o que será fundamental para organização de programas de reabilitação. Método: Trata-se de trabalho analítico, transversal em que foram entrevistados 100 pais/cuidadores de crianças e adolescentes com SD através do Inventário de Avaliação Pediátrica de Incapacidades (PEDI). As habilidade funcionais e a assistência oferecida pelos cuidadores obtidas foram distribuídas em gráficos de dispersão. Para as análises estatísticas foram utilizados os softwares MedCalc versão 16.8.4 e GraphPad Prism versão 6.07. Resultados: Crianças e adolescentes com SD necessitam maior tempo para aquisição das habilidades de auto-cuidado, mobilidade e função social, sendo mais evidente nas duas últimas. Seus pais conseguem identificar melhor suas dificuldades antes dos 8 anos e necessitam de apoio profissional especializado a partir dessa faixa etária para auxiliar o desenvolvimento das potencialidades de seus filhos. Conclusão: Os pais conseguem identificar as dificuldades de seus filhos em idades mais precoces e oferecem mais assistência, porém não ocorre o mesmo à medida que atingem a idade escolar, indicando a necessidade de apoio profissional nesse período que não se restrinja às orientações e à escola

Introduction: Down Syndrome (DS) is one of the most common chromosomal disorders worldwide and is the most common cause of intellectual disability. Although there is evidence of limitations in activities and restriction of participation in people with DS, information about the impact of these limitations on the family and especially a characterization of the care needed by the caregiver is still an unexplored but necessary area to organize a rehabilitation program. Objective: To analyze the functional abilities of children and adolescents with Down Syndrome and the care provided by caregivers, which will be fundamental for the organization of rehabilitation programs. Method: This is an analytical, transversal work in which 100 parents / caregivers of children and adolescents with DS were interviewed through the Pediatric Assessment of Disabilities Inventory (PEDI). The functional skills and care provided by the caregivers obtained were distributed in scatter plots. Statistical analyzes were performed using MedCalc software version 16.8.4 and GraphPad Prism version 6.07. Results: Children and adolescents with DS need more time to acquire the abilities of self-care, mobility and social function, being more evident in the last two. Their parents are able to better identify their difficulties before they are 8 years old and require specialized professional support from this age group to help their children\'s development. Conclusion: Parents are able to identify the difficulties of their children at a younger age and offer more assistance, but they do not do so as they reach school age, indicating the need for professional support in this period that is not restricted to guidelines and school