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Jenkin T, D'Cruz K, Botchway E, Muscara F, Anderson V, Scheinberg A, Knight S. Family involvement in rehabilitation programmes for children and adolescents with acquired brain injury: A scoping literature review. Neuropsychol Rehabil 2025; 35:159-212. [PMID: 38518075 DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2024.2330141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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Paediatric acquired brain injury (ABI) can adversely impact families, and it is widely accepted that families should be involved in the rehabilitation of children/adolescents with ABI. However, there is limited guidance about how to best involve families in paediatric ABI rehabilitation. Several programmes involving the families of children/adolescents with ABI have been developed, but there are no published reviews outlining their characteristics. This scoping literature review aimed to synthesize information about these programmes and develop an understanding of how families are involved in them. Four databases were systematically searched to identify sources of evidence that described programmes in paediatric ABI rehabilitation that involve family members. One hundred and eight sources of evidence describing 42 programmes were included. Programmes were categorized as: service coordination (n = 11), psychosocial (n = 17), support groups (n = 4), training/instruction (n = 9), and education (n = 1). Families' involvement in these programmes varied across programme development, delivery, and evaluation stages. The findings of this scoping literature review outline how families can be involved in paediatric ABI rehabilitation. While this review outlines many approaches to supporting families, it also highlights the need for models of family-centred care to better articulate how clinicians and services can involve families in paediatric ABI rehabilitation.
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- Taylor Jenkin
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
- Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
- Psychology Service, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
- Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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Forsyth R, Whyte J. Defining paediatric neurorehabilitation: You cannot improve what you cannot characterize. Dev Med Child Neurol 2024; 66:1123-1132. [PMID: 38666455 PMCID: PMC11579808 DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.15919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 08/03/2024]
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Neurorehabilitation is the primary therapy for neurological impairment in children, yet its potential to achieve change remains incompletely understood and probably underestimated. Understanding 'the difference neurorehabilitation can make' against a background of neurological repair and recovery as well as ongoing neurological development is an enormous challenge, exacerbated to no small extent by the lack of a 'common currency' for the description and measurement of the neurorehabilitation services a child is receiving. This review addresses attempts to parse neurorehabilitation treatment content in theoretically and mechanistically valid ways that might help address this challenge.
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- Rob Forsyth
- Translational and Clinical Research InstituteNewcastle UniversityNewcastle upon TyneUK
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- Moss Rehabilitation Research InstituteElkins ParkPAUSA
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Gmelig Meyling C, Verschuren O, Rentinck ICM, van Driel D, Te Slaa E, Engelbert RH, Gorter JW. "Your brain can't wait": perspectives of children and adolescents with acquired brain injury and their parents on physical rehabilitation during the subacute phase. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:4420-4427. [PMID: 37909065 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2275742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Physical interventions during subacute rehabilitation have potential to improve functional recovery. This study explored the perspectives of children and adolescents with acquired brain injury (ABI) and their parents with respect to physical rehabilitation during the subacute phase. METHODS Thirteen children and adolescents with ABI and their parents were included and interviewed using semi-structured interviews. Interview transcripts were analysed using inductive thematic analysis approach. RESULTS Six themes were identified: 1) beliefs of physical rehabilitation, 2) content of physical rehabilitation, 3) tailored care, 4) impact of context, 5) communication and 6) transition. The importance of intensive physical practice was widely supported. The positive can-do mentality was emphasised to create an atmosphere of hope, meaning that every effort would be made to achieve maximum recovery. Intensive involvement of parents is considered essential during subacute rehabilitation including an open and mutual dialogue about the focus of rehabilitation, therapy goals and future participation in their own environment. CONCLUSIONS Our findings highlight the need for an intensive rehabilitation approach, tailored to the individual's needs. The perspectives of children and adolescents and their parents in our study contribute to a better understanding of factors that are important for optimal recovery through physical rehabilitation during the subacute phase.
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- Christiaan Gmelig Meyling
- UMC Utrecht Brain Center and Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Paediatric Rehabilitation, De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Institute of Human Movement Studies, Master Program Physiotherapy Specialization Paediatric Physiotherapy, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- UMC Utrecht Brain Center and Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Rehabilitation, De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Human Movement Studies, Master Program Physiotherapy Specialization Paediatric Physiotherapy, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Human Movement Studies, Master Program Physiotherapy Specialization Paediatric Physiotherapy, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Centre of Expertise Urban Vitality, Faculty of Health, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Paediatrics, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- UMC Utrecht Brain Center and Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Science and Sports, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, Department of Paediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Chavez Arana C, van IJzendoorn MH, Serrano-Juarez CA, de Pauw SSW, Prinzie P. Interventions to improve executive functions in children and adolescents with acquired brain injury: a systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis. Child Neuropsychol 2024; 30:164-187. [PMID: 36718104 DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2023.2172150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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To investigate the effectiveness of interventions aiming to improve hot and cold executive functions (EFs) in children and adolescents with acquired brain injury (ABI) and to examine whether characteristics of the intervention, participants, etiology of ABI (Traumatic-brain-injury [TBI] or non-TBI), time of assessment, or study quality moderate intervention effects. Whereas cold EFs refer to purely cognitive EFs, hot EFs refer to the affective aspects of these cognitive skills. A total of 970 participants from 23 randomized-controlled-trial studies (112 effect sizes [ES]) were included. A three-level random effects approach (studies, ES, individual participants) was used. Moderation analyses were conducted through meta-regressions. The three-level random effects model showed a better fit than the two-level model. Almost all individual studies showed non-significant ES across outcomes but in combination interventions were effective (Cohen's d = 0.38, CI 0.16 ~ 0.61). Lower methodological quality, inclusion of participants with non-TBI, and parental participation predicted larger ES. Participants' age, time of assessment, number of sessions, and focus on hot or cold EFs were not related to ES. We found no evidence of publication bias. Interventions are effective with small to medium ES according to conventional criteria. Intervention effects do not seem to fade away with time. Parent participation in the intervention is important to improve EFs. The efficacy of interventions seems larger when non-TBI is part of the etiology of ABI. Variation between studies is relevant for tracing the effective intervention characteristics. Most studies are conducted in adolescence, and studies in early childhood are needed.
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- Clara Chavez Arana
- Department of Psychology, Education and Child Studies, Erasmus School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Erasmus University of Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Education and Child Studies, Erasmus School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Erasmus University of Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Research Department of Clinical, Education and Health Psychology, Faculty of Brain Sciences, UCL, University of London, London, UK
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- Laboratorio de Neurometría, FES Iztacala, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, State of Mexico, Mexico
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- Department of Special Needs Education, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Psychology, Education and Child Studies, Erasmus School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Erasmus University of Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Gill I, Davidson SA, Stevenson PG, Robinson R, Pool D, Valentine J. Outcomes following intensive day rehabilitation for young people in Western Australia. J Pediatr Rehabil Med 2024; 17:167-178. [PMID: 38108363 PMCID: PMC11307091 DOI: 10.3233/prm-220102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Intensive rehabilitation aims to improve and maintain functioning in young people who experience disability due to illness or injury. Day rehabilitation may have advantages for families and healthcare systems over inpatient models of rehabilitation. METHODS This study evaluated the goals and outcomes of a cohort of young people in Western Australia who attended a specialist intensive day rehabilitation programme ("iRehab") at Perth Children's Hospital. Analysis of the iRehab service database was performed. Rehabilitation goals and outcomes were recorded as per the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), Children's Functional Independence Measure (WeeFIM), and Goal Attainment Scale (GAS). RESULTS There were 586 iRehab admissions between August 11, 2011, and December 31, 2018. Admissions were divided by diagnosis: Cerebral Palsy (228, 38.5%), Acquired Brain Injury (125, 21.3%), Spinal Cord Disorders (91, 15.5%), and Other (141, 24.2%). Mean COPM Performance increased by 2.78 points from admission to discharge (95% CI 2.58 to 2.98, p < 0.001). Mean COPM Satisfaction was 3.29 points higher at discharge than admission (95% CI 3.07 to 3.51, p < 0.001). Mean total WeeFIM score improved by 6.51 points between admission and discharge (95% CI 5.56 to 7.45, p < 0.001), and by 3.33 additional points by six months post discharge (95% CI 2.14 to 4.53, p < 0.001). Mean GAS T-scores increased by 27.85 (95% CI 26.73 to 28.97, p < 0.001) from admission to discharge, and by 29.64 (95% CI 28.26 to 31.02, p < 0.001) from admission to six months post discharge, representing improvement consistent with team expectations. CONCLUSION This study describes a model by which intensive rehabilitation can be delivered in a day rehabilitation setting. A diverse population of young people who experienced disability achieved significant improvements in occupational performance, independence, and goal attainment after accessing intensive day rehabilitation. Improvements were measured in all diagnostic subgroups and were maintained six months after discharge.
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- Irwin Gill
- Kids Rehab WA, Perth Children’s Hospital, Perth, Australia
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- Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Kids Rehab WA, Perth Children’s Hospital, Perth, Australia
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- Kids Rehab WA, Perth Children’s Hospital, Perth, Australia
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- Kids Rehab WA, Perth Children’s Hospital, Perth, Australia
- Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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Atkinson TB, Forsyth RJ. It's easier to relearn gross motor skills than learn them for the first time after injury: Empirical evidence informing the age at injury debate. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 2023; 47:67-71. [PMID: 37741169 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2023.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/25/2023]
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The effect of age at injury on outcomes after brain injury has long been debated. Many have argued that the greater plasticity of the immature brain aids in its recovery from trauma, but others (notably Donald Hebb) have argued that early injury can impair the future ability of the brain to acquire new capabilities. This is difficult to assess empirically due to the presence of many age-dependent confounders. We performed Item Response Theory (IRT) analyses of two datasets of Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) observations, one in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and one in children with acquired brain injury (ABI) sustained at later ages. We used IRT to derive independent estimates of test item difficulty in the two populations. Additionally, where comparison between GMFM items and items in the Denver II Developmental Screening Test battery was possible we used the latter to obtain the ages at which these abilities are acquired in typically developing children. Item difficulty estimates for the two populations are highly correlated (adjusted r2=0.89, p<0.0005), but demonstrate significant bias with harder items (typically acquired at later ages) being more readily achieved by children with ABI compared to CP. These results support the Hebbian perspective that (when considering gross motor function) it is easier to maintain or recover previously established functions than to learn them for the first time in an injured brain. This argues for a more cautious outcome prognosis in injury at very young ages.
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Forsyth RJ, Roberts L, Henderson R, Wales L. Rehabilitation after paediatric acquired brain injury: Longitudinal change in content and effect on recovery. Dev Med Child Neurol 2022; 64:1168-1175. [PMID: 35262182 PMCID: PMC9544058 DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.15199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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AIM To describe cross-sectional and longitudinal variation in neurorehabilitation content provided to young people after severe paediatric acquired brain injury (pABI) and to relate this to observed functional recovery. METHOD This was an observational study in a cohort of admissions to a residential neurorehabilitation centre. Recovery was described using the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability - Computer Adaptive Testing instrument. Rehabilitation content was measured using the recently described Paediatric Rehabilitation Ingredients Measure (PRISM) and examined using multidimensional scaling. RESULTS The PRISM reveals wide variation in rehabilitation content between and during admissions primarily reflecting proportions of child active practice, child emotional support, and other management of body structure and function. Rehabilitation content is predicted by pre-admission recovery, suggesting therapist decisions in designing rehabilitation programmes are shaped by their initial expectations of recovery. However, significant correlations persist between plausibly-related aspects of delivered therapy and observed post-admission recovery after adjusting for such effects. INTERPRETATION The PRISM approach to the analysis of rehabilitation content shows promise in that it demonstrates significant correlations between plausibly-related aspects of delivered therapy and observed recovery that have been hard to identify with other approaches. However, rigorous, causal analysis will be required to truly understand the contributions of rehabilitation to recovery after pABI. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS Rehabilitation content varies widely between, and during, admissions for neurorehabilitation after paediatric acquire brain injury. Strong correlations are seen between plausibly-related aspects of rehabilitation content and observed recovery, though careful interpretation is necessary.
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- Rob J. Forsyth
- Translational and Clinical Research InstituteNewcastle UniversityNewcastle upon TyneUK
- Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustNewcastle upon TyneUK
- The Children’s TrustHarrison Research CentreTadworthUK
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- The Children’s TrustHarrison Research CentreTadworthUK
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- School of Mathematics, Statistics and PhysicsNewcastle UniversityNewcastle upon TyneUK
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- The Children’s TrustHarrison Research CentreTadworthUK
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Gmelig Meyling C, Verschuren O, Rentinck IR, Engelbert RHH, Gorter JW. Physical rehabilitation interventions in children with acquired brain injury: a scoping review. Dev Med Child Neurol 2022; 64:40-48. [PMID: 34309829 PMCID: PMC9292549 DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.14997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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AIM To synthesize the evidence about the characteristics (frequency, intensity, time, type) and effects of physical rehabilitation interventions on functional recovery and performance in daily functioning in children and young people with acquired brain injury (ABI), including traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and non-TBI, during the subacute rehabilitation phase. METHOD Using scoping review methodology, a systematic literature search was performed using four databases. Articles were screened by title and abstract and data from eligible studies were extracted for synthesis. RESULTS Nine of 3009 studies were included. The results demonstrated a variety of intervention characteristics: frequency varied between 1 and 7 days per week; time of intervention varied between 25 minutes and 6 hours a day; intervention types were specified in seven studies; and none of the included studies reported details of intensity of intervention. All studies reported positive results on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: Children and Youth (ICF-CY) levels of body function and activities after the intervention period, with study designs of included studies being cohort studies without concurrent controls (n=7) or case reports (n=2). INTERPRETATION Inconsistency in results hampers generalizability to guide clinical practice. Physical interventions during subacute rehabilitation have potential to improve functional recovery with intervention characteristics as an important factor influencing its effectiveness. Future well-designed studies are indicated to gain knowledge and optimize rehabilitation practice in paediatric ABI and high-quality research including outcomes across all ICF-CY domains is needed.
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- Christiaan Gmelig Meyling
- UMC Utrecht Brain Center and Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation MedicineUtrecht UniversityUtrechtthe Netherlands
- Department of Pediatric RehabilitationDe Hoogstraat RehabilitationUtrechtthe Netherlands
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- UMC Utrecht Brain Center and Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation MedicineUtrecht UniversityUtrechtthe Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric RehabilitationDe Hoogstraat RehabilitationUtrechtthe Netherlands
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- Department of RehabilitationAmsterdam Movement SciencesAmsterdam UMCUniversity of AmsterdamAmsterdamthe Netherlands
- Faculty of HealthCentre of Expertise Urban VitalityAmsterdam University of Applied SciencesAmsterdamthe Netherlands
- Department of PediatricsAmsterdam UMCEmma Children’s HospitalUniversity of AmsterdamAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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- UMC Utrecht Brain Center and Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation MedicineUtrecht UniversityUtrechtthe Netherlands
- Department of PediatricsCanChild Centre for Childhood Disability ResearchMcMaster UniversityHamiltonONCanada
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Nacoti M, Fazzi F, Biroli F, Zangari R, Barbui T, Kochanek PM. Addressing Key Clinical Care and Clinical Research Needs in Severe Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: Perspectives From a Focused International Conference. Front Pediatr 2021; 8:594425. [PMID: 33537259 PMCID: PMC7849211 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2020.594425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children and adolescents. Survivors of severe TBI are more prone to functional deficits, resulting in poorer school performance, poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and increased risk of mental health problems. Critical gaps in knowledge of pathophysiological differences between children and adults concerning TBI outcomes, the paucity of pediatric trials and prognostic models and the uncertain extrapolation of adult data to pediatrics pose significant challenges and demand global efforts. Here, we explore the clinical and research unmet needs focusing on severe pediatric TBI to identify best practices in pathways of care and optimize both inpatient and outpatient management of children following TBI.
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- Mirco Nacoti
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
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- Fondazione per la Ricerca dell'Ospedale di Bergamo Research Foundation, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
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- Fondazione per la Ricerca dell'Ospedale di Bergamo Research Foundation, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
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- Fondazione per la Ricerca dell'Ospedale di Bergamo Research Foundation, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Safar Center for Resuscitation Research, John G Rangos Research Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Young DK, Starace HE, Boddy HI, Connolly KMD, Lock KJ, Hamilton CRE. Evaluating functional change using the Physical Abilities and Mobility Scale in acute paediatric neurorehabilitation. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERAPY AND REHABILITATION 2020. [DOI: 10.12968/ijtr.2019.0144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Background/Aims Childhood acquired brain injury is the leading cause of death and long-term disability among children and young people in the UK. Following a childhood brain injury, function is shown to improve within a specialist neurorehabilitation setting. Little evidence currently exists to demonstrate gross motor functional change within an acute hospital setting. The Physical Abilities and Mobility Scale is a valid and reliable outcome measure for use within inpatient paediatric neurorehabilitation following brain injury. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate how the gross motor function of paediatric patients with a new acquired brain injury changes during an acute hospital admission. Methods Data were collected for all patients admitted as an inpatient to one acute hospital over a 12-month period. The Physical Abilities and Mobility Scale was completed at baseline, at least weekly and again at discharge. Views relating to the utility of the Physical Abilities and Mobility Scale were sought among physiotherapists using the measure in order to inform acceptability. Results A total of 28 patients were included in this study. A Wilcoxon signed rank test was performed, which showed a highly significant improvement in function as scored on the Physical Abilities and Mobility Scale between baseline assessment (median 29.00, interquartile range 25.00–35.50) and discharge (median 85.00, interquartile range 75.00–95.00, Z=-4.624, P<0.001). A total of five patients (17.86%) were referred on for specialist residential neurorehabilitation. A post hoc analysis found that the rate of change of the Physical Abilities and Mobility Scale appeared to have an impact on final discharge destination, with slow improvers 18.60 times more likely to require specialist rehabilitation than others. The Physical Abilities and Mobility Scale was found to be acceptable among physiotherapists using it. Conclusions Children with a new acquired brain injury make significant improvements in gross motor function during a period of acute inpatient neurorehabilitation. Further work should look to refine the measure and gain a full understanding of its clinical utilities.
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Shah AA, Zuberi M, Cornwell E, Williams M, Manicone P, Kane T, Sandler A, Petrosyan M. Gaps in access to comprehensive rehabilitation following traumatic injuries in children: A nationwide examination. J Pediatr Surg 2019; 54:2369-2374. [PMID: 31255326 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Revised: 05/31/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Acute rehabilitation following traumatic injuries is associated with improved functional recovery. Access is often limited to patients at the time of hospital discharge. This phenomenon remains less well described in children, who may have more to benefit with rehabilitation posttrauma. This study aims to determine factors influencing access to rehabilitation among children with traumatic injuries utilizing a nationally representative sample. METHODS The Kids Inpatient Database (2000-2012) was queried for trauma patients. The outcome measure of interest was discharge with rehabilitative services [acute rehabilitation facilities or home healthcare (HHC)]. Patients that did not survive and those that did not meet hospital admission criteria were excluded. Multivariable models adjusted for age, race/ethnicity, gender, insurance-status, income, injury severity score, year, children's hospital designation, hospital-volume, teaching status, location, and geographical region. RESULTS A total of 811,941 records were included. These were predominantly male (65.9%) with an average age of 11.6 (±6.7) years. 4.2% were discharged to rehabilitation facilities, and 3.9% were discharged with HHC. African-American and Hispanic patients were less likely to be placed/have access to rehabilitation facilities (p < 0.001). Similarly, uninsured patients were less likely to receive these services postdischarge (p < 0.05). However, patients with government insurance, those in the highest income-quartile, those treated at children's hospitals, and those treated at teaching and urban hospitals were more likely to be placed/have access to rehabilitation services. CONCLUSION Race/ethnicity and insurance status are associated with disparities in access to postdischarge rehabilitation in pediatric trauma patients. Moreover, treatment at designated children's, teaching and urban hospitals better-facilitates discharge planning with rehabilitative services.
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- Adil A Shah
- Department of Surgery, Howard University Hospital and College of Medicine, Washington, DC; Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, Children's National Health System, Washington, DC
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- Department of Surgery, Howard University Hospital and College of Medicine, Washington, DC
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- Department of Surgery, Howard University Hospital and College of Medicine, Washington, DC
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- Department of Surgery, Howard University Hospital and College of Medicine, Washington, DC
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children's National Health System, Washington, DC
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- Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, Children's National Health System, Washington, DC
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- Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, Children's National Health System, Washington, DC
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- Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, Children's National Health System, Washington, DC.
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Factors Associated With Gains in Performance During Rehabilitation After Pediatric Brain Injury: Growth Curve Analysis. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2019; 99:310-317. [PMID: 31634206 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000001329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Predicting recovery of functional performance within pediatric rehabilitation after brain injury is important for health professionals and families, but information regarding factors associated with change in functional skills ("what the child can do") and functional independence ("what the child does") is limited. The aim of the study was to examine change in functional skills and independence over time in children with moderate-severe brain injury during prolonged inpatient rehabilitation. DESIGN This study used a retrospective cohort design. Longitudinal data from 139 children (age 1.6-20.6 yrs), hospitalized for 115.4 ± 72 days, were examined. Growth curve analysis was used to examine factors associated with change in the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (functional skills and caregiver assistance, ie, functional independence) in mobility and self-care. Typical estimates for change per hospitalization day were obtained. RESULTS Traumatic brain injury and older age at injury, but not sex, were associated with faster recovery. Length of stay was associated with rate of change in functional skills but not in functional independence, suggesting that improvement in functional independence during rehabilitation may be associated with other factors. CONCLUSIONS Identifying the factors associated with individual profiles of functional improvement can provide valuable information for clinicians and decision-makers to optimize performance after prolonged inpatient rehabilitation.
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Kelly G, Dunford C, Forsyth R, Kavčič A. Using child- and family-centred goal setting as an outcome measure in residential rehabilitation for children and youth with acquired brain injuries: The challenge of predicting expected levels of achievement. Child Care Health Dev 2019; 45:286-291. [PMID: 30575986 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2018] [Revised: 10/24/2018] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Collaborative, child- and family-centred goal setting is essential in paediatric, acquired brain injury (ABI) rehabilitation. This study aims to understand which goals children and families prioritize and how accurately therapists predict expected levels of achievement for these goals. METHODS Routinely collected Goal Attainment Scale-Light data from 122 children with severe ABI receiving residential rehabilitation were retrospectively analysed. Goals were mapped onto the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Descriptive analysis of accuracy of therapists' prediction of goal achievement was conducted. RESULTS Eight-hundred sixty goals were set: 82% in activities and participation domains, most commonly mobility, self-care, and communication chapters. Forty-six per cent of therapist-set expected levels of achievement for these goals were met at the expected level, and 24% were exceeded. Chapters with the highest prediction accuracy included two environmental chapters and one body structure and function. Accurate prediction of activity and participation goals varied (35% in general tasks and demands to 58.8% in major life areas). CONCLUSIONS Children and families prioritize mobility, self-care, and communication during ABI residential rehabilitation. Setting expected outcomes for these goals is challenging, as demonstrated by the variety in accurate prediction rates between and within chapters. Families need to be aware of this uncertainty during goal-setting discussions.
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- Gemma Kelly
- Research Department, The Children's Trust, Surrey, UK
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- Division of Occupational Therapy and Community Nursing, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Health and Life Sciences, Brunel University London, London, UK
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- University Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Königs M, Beurskens EA, Snoep L, Scherder EJ, Oosterlaan J. Effects of Timing and Intensity of Neurorehabilitation on Functional Outcome After Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2018; 99:1149-1159.e1. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2017] [Revised: 12/23/2017] [Accepted: 01/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Forsyth R, Young D, Kelly G, Davis K, Dunford C, Golightly A, Marshall L, Wales L. Paediatric Rehabilitation Ingredients Measure: a new tool for identifying paediatric neurorehabilitation content. Dev Med Child Neurol 2018; 60:299-305. [PMID: 29266225 DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.13648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/16/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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AIM To develop an instrument (Paediatric Rehabilitation Ingredients Measure [PRISM]) for quantitative estimation of contents of interdisciplinary neurorehabilitation for use in studies of relationships between rehabilitation treatment delivered and severity-adjusted outcomes after acquired brain injury (ABI). METHOD The measure was developed using an ingredients-mediators-outcomes model consistent with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, a literature review, and other current initiatives in the development of rehabilitation treatment taxonomies, with item codevelopment in workshops with rehabilitation professionals. Interrater reliability was assessed in inpatient and residential paediatric rehabilitation settings. RESULTS Although sometimes an initially unfamiliar perspective on rehabilitation practice, PRISM's acceptability amongst professionals was excellent. Internal consistency of scores was sometimes an issue for users unfamiliar with the tool; however, this improved with practice and interrater reliability (assessed by Kendall's W) was good. The tool was felt to have particular value in facilitating interdisciplinary communication and working. Modifications to the design of the tool have improved internal consistency. INTERPRETATION PRISM supports identification of the 'active ingredients' of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation package and facilitates interdisciplinary communication. It also has potential as a research tool examining relationships between rehabilitation delivered and severity-adjusted outcomes observed after paediatric ABI. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS Identifying contribution of rehabilitation to outcomes after acquired brain injury requires quantification of rehabilitation 'dose' and 'content'. Previous approaches to 'parsing' of rehabilitation dose and content may have overemphasized one-to-one sessions with therapists. We present a novel, holistic tool for identification of ingredients of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation package. It supports interdisciplinary communication and has potential as a research tool.
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- Rob Forsyth
- Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.,Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Paediatric Physiotherapy, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- The Children's Trust, Harrison Research Centre, Tadworth, UK
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- The Children's Trust, Harrison Research Centre, Tadworth, UK
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- The Children's Trust, Harrison Research Centre, Tadworth, UK
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- Mathematics and Statistics, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Computing Science, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- The Children's Trust, Harrison Research Centre, Tadworth, UK
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Hamilton C, Maw A, Gill A, Brahmbhatt M, Phaal R, Pickard J. Paediatric neurorehabilitation: finding and filling the gaps through the use of the Institute for Manufacturing strategic roadmapping method. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1136/bmjinnov-2017-000202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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IntroductionAcquired brain injury (ABI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in childhood. Specialist rehabilitation services are often situated far from families and local services may be non-standardised and fragmented. A strategic level of understanding is needed to improve patient care and outcomes. Roadmapping techniques are commonly used in industry settings to discover and present a systematic understanding of structures; however, they are rarely used in the healthcare setting. With continuing pressures on healthcare systems worldwide, they provide an effective method for examining services.MethodsThe Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) strategic roadmapping method was used to identify areas of difficulty and opportunities in paediatric neurorehabilitation. Participants included stakeholders from a wide range of professions and sectors who have input with children after ABI.ResultsDelegates identified a range of ‘layers’ covering trends, drivers, current experience and unmet needs. From these layers, four priorities were identified and further expanded.These included: ‘access to medical and therapy expertise close(r) to home’, ‘shared understanding across family, school and health’, ‘family and professional awareness of resources and support’ and ‘establishing a centre for rehabilitation technology evaluation, advice and co-ordination of services and research’.ConclusionThe IfM strategic roadmapping method identified and developed key areas for development in the field of paediatric neurological rehabilitation. Healthcare professionals looking at strategic level difficulties should strongly consider the use of such systematic tools when evaluating areas of practice.
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Kurowski BG, Treble-Barna A, Pitzer AJ, Wade SL, Martin LJ, Chima RS, Jegga A. Applying Systems Biology Methodology To Identify Genetic Factors Possibly Associated with Recovery after Traumatic Brain Injury. J Neurotrauma 2017; 34:2280-2290. [PMID: 28301983 DOI: 10.1089/neu.2016.4856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is linked with a number of medical, neurological, cognitive, and behavioral sequelae. The influence of genetic factors on the biology and related recovery after TBI is poorly understood. Studies that seek to elucidate the impact of genetic influences on neurorecovery after TBI will lead to better individualization of prognosis and inform development of novel treatments, which are considerably lacking. Current genetic studies related to TBI have focused on specific candidate genes. The objectives of this study were to use a system biology-based approach to identify biologic processes over-represented with genetic variants previously implicated in clinical outcomes after TBI and identify unique genes potentially related to recovery after TBI. After performing a systematic review to identify genes in the literature associated with clinical outcomes, we used the genes identified to perform a systems biology-based integrative computational analysis to ascertain the interactions between molecular components and to develop models for regulation and function of genes involved in TBI recovery. The analysis identified over-representation of genetic variants primarily in two biologic processes: response to injury (cell proliferation, cell death, inflammatory response, and cellular metabolism) and neurocognitive and behavioral reserve (brain development, cognition, and behavior). Overall, this study demonstrates the use of a systems biology-based approach to identify unique/novel genes or sets of genes important to the recovery process. Findings from this systems biology-based approach provide additional insight into the potential impact of genetic variants on the underlying complex biological processes important to TBI recovery and may inform the development of empirical genetic-related studies for TBI. Future studies that combine systems biology methodology and genomic, proteomic, and epigenetic approaches are needed in TBI.
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- Brad G Kurowski
- 1 Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine , Cincinnati, Ohio
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- 2 Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- 3 Department of Psychology, Xavier University , Cincinnati, Ohio
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- 1 Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine , Cincinnati, Ohio
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- 1 Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine , Cincinnati, Ohio
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- 1 Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine , Cincinnati, Ohio
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- 1 Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine , Cincinnati, Ohio
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Bringas ML, Zaldivar M, Rojas PA, Martinez-Montes K, Chongo DM, Ortega MA, Galvizu R, Perez AE, Morales LM, Maragoto C, Vera H, Galan L, Besson M, Valdes-Sosa PA. Effectiveness of music therapy as an aid to neurorestoration of children with severe neurological disorders. Front Neurosci 2015; 9:427. [PMID: 26582974 PMCID: PMC4631829 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2015.00427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2014] [Accepted: 10/21/2015] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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This study was a two-armed parallel group design aimed at testing real world effectiveness of a music therapy (MT) intervention for children with severe neurological disorders. The control group received only the standard neurorestoration program and the experimental group received an additional MT "Auditory Attention plus Communication protocol" just before the usual occupational and speech therapy. Multivariate Item Response Theory (MIRT) identified a neuropsychological status-latent variable manifested in all children and which exhibited highly significant changes only in the experimental group. Changes in brain plasticity also occurred in the experimental group, as evidenced using a Mismatch Event Related paradigm which revealed significant post intervention positive responses in the latency range between 308 and 400 ms in frontal regions. LORETA EEG source analysis identified prefrontal and midcingulate regions as differentially activated by the MT in the experimental group. Taken together, our results showing improved attention and communication as well as changes in brain plasticity in children with severe neurological impairments, confirm the importance of MT for the rehabilitation of patients across a wide range of dysfunctions.
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- Maria L. Bringas
- Laboratory of Neuroinformation, School of Life Sciences, University of Electronic Sciences and Technology of ChinaChengdu, China
- Centro Internacional de Restauracion NeurologicaHabana, Cuba
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- Centro Internacional de Restauracion NeurologicaHabana, Cuba
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- Centro Internacional de Restauracion NeurologicaHabana, Cuba
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- Centro Internacional de Restauracion NeurologicaHabana, Cuba
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- Centro Internacional de Restauracion NeurologicaHabana, Cuba
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- Centro Internacional de Restauracion NeurologicaHabana, Cuba
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- Laboratory of Neuroinformation, School of Life Sciences, University of Electronic Sciences and Technology of ChinaChengdu, China
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- Centro Internacional de Restauracion NeurologicaHabana, Cuba
- Centro de Neurociencias de CubaHabana, Cuba
- Laboratoire de Neurosciences Cognitives, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique and Marseille UniversitéMarseille, France
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- Laboratory of Neuroinformation, School of Life Sciences, University of Electronic Sciences and Technology of ChinaChengdu, China
- Centro de Neurociencias de CubaHabana, Cuba
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Kelly G, Mobbs S, Pritkin JN, Mayston M, Mather M, Rosenbaum P, Henderson R, Forsyth R. Gross Motor Function Measure-66 trajectories in children recovering after severe acquired brain injury. Dev Med Child Neurol 2015; 57:241-7. [PMID: 25264904 DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.12592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/30/2014] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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AIM To explore the appropriateness of using the interval-scale version of the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-66) in paediatric acquired brain injury (ABI), and to characterize GMFM-66 recovery trajectories and factors that affect them. METHOD An observational study of gross motor recovery trajectories during rehabilitation at a single specialist paediatric in-patient rehabilitation centre using repeated GMFM-66 observations. The cohort comprised children rehabilitating after severe ABI of various causes. RESULTS A total of 287 GMFM observations were made on 74 children (45 males, 29 females; age-at-injury range 0.3-17.3y, median age 11.3y, interquartile range 6.6-15.0y). Differences in item-difficulty estimates between this sample and the cerebral palsy population in which the GMFM-66 was initially developed are not detectable at this sample size. Changes in GMFM over time show lag-exponential forms. Children sustaining hypoxic-ischaemic injuries made the slowest and least complete recoveries. Older children made faster gross motor recoveries after controlling for aetiology. The time at which gross motor ability began to rise coincided approximately with admission to the rehabilitation facility. INTERPRETATION Aetiology is strongly associated with gross motor recovery after ABI. Younger age at injury was associated with slower recovery. Comparable item-difficulty scores in this sample and in the cerebral palsy population suggest comparable sequences of gross motor ability reacquisition.
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- Gemma Kelly
- Harrison Research Centre, The Children's Trust, Tadworth, UK
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