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ArticleArchives of physiotherapy2017

Participation in physical activities for children with cerebral palsy: feasibility and effectiveness of physical activity on prescription.

Katarina Lauruschkus, Inger Hallström, Lena Westbom, Åsa Tornberg, Eva Nordmark

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Article in Archives of physiotherapy, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07046481 (Functional Capacity, Physical Activity, Health-related Quality of Life and Fatigue in Young Cancer Survivors, 5-10 Years After Diagnosis), which is not on this map. Cited by 20 papers.

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NCT07046481 nawithdrawnnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Functional Capacity, Physical Activity, Health-related Quality of Life and Fatigue in Young Cancer Survivors, 5-10 Years After Diagnosis

TypeinterventionalSponsorRegion SkaneRan2025 to 2031Enrolled0ConditionsLeukemia, Acute, Brain Neoplasms, Physical Fitness, Quality of LifeArmsPhysical activity
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Katarina LauruschkusDepartment of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Box 157, -221 00 Lund, SE Sweden.ORCID 0000-0002-1801-8503
Inger HallströmDepartment of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Box 157, -221 00 Lund, SE Sweden.
Lena WestbomDepartment of Clinical Sciences Lund, Division of Paediatrics, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
Åsa TornbergDepartment of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Box 157, -221 00 Lund, SE Sweden.
Eva NordmarkDepartment of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Box 157, -221 00 Lund, SE Sweden.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundChildren with cerebral palsy (CP) are less physically active and more sedentary than other children which implies risk factors for their physical and mental health. Physical activity on prescription (PAP) is an effective intervention to promote a lifestyle change towards increased physical activity in adults in general. Knowledge is lacking about the use of PAP in children with CP. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of PAP for children with CP and its effectiveness on participation in physical activity and sedentary behaviour.

methodsEleven children with CP, aged 7-11 years, participated in PAP, consisting of a written agreement between each child, their parents and the physiotherapist and based on Motivational Interviewing (MI), Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS). Individual goals, gross motor function and physical activity were assessed at baseline, at 8 and/or 11 months using COPM, GAS, logbooks, Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-66), physical activity questionnaires, physical activity and heart rate monitors and time-use diaries. At 8 and 11 months the feasibility of the intervention and costs and time spent for the families and the physiotherapist were evaluated by questionnaires.

resultsThe intervention was feasible according to the feasibility questionnaire. Each child participated in 1-3 self-selected physical activities during 3-6 months with support from the physiotherapist, and clinically meaningful increases from baseline of COPM and GAS scores were recorded. Being physically active at moderate-vigorous levels varied between less than 30 and more than 240 minutes/day, and the median for the whole group was 84 minutes/day at baseline and 106 minutes/day at 8 months.

conclusionsThe intervention PAP seems to be feasible and effective for children with CP, involving both every day and organised physical activities to promote an active lifestyle through increased participation, motivation, and engagement in physical activities. Further research of PAP is needed, preferably in a long term randomised controlled trial and including health economic analysis to show costs and benefits.

trial registrationISRCTN76366356, retrospectively registered.

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Cerebral palsyChildrenParticipationPhysical activityPhysical activity on prescriptionSedentary behaviour

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