ArticleDisability and health journal2021
Impact of COVID-19 lockdown in children with neurological disorders in Italy.
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- The COVID-19 pandemic and neurology: A survey on previous and continued restrictions for clinical practice, curricular training, and health economics.European journal of neurology · 2024Article
- Positive parenting practices support children at neurological risk during COVID-19: a call for accessible parenting interventions.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on therapy service delivery and functioning for school-aged children with disabilities in the United States.Disability and health journal · 2022Article
- Impact of lack of face-to-face schooling during COVID-19 confinement on family quality of life of children with disabilities and typical development.Therapeutic advances in chronic disease · 2022Article
- Impact of a Remotely Supervised Motor Rehabilitation Program on Maternal Well-Being During the COVID-19 Italian Lockdown.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Review
- Quality of Life among Pediatric Neurocognitive, Speech, and Psychomotor Rehabilitation Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study on an Italian Sample.Clinics and practice · 2021Article
- Mental health impacts of COVID-19 on people with disabilities: A call to action.Disability and health journal · 2021Article
- Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Frequency, Clinical Spectrum and Outcomes of Pediatric Guillain-Barré Syndrome in India: A Multicentric Ambispective Cohort Study.Annals of Indian Academy of NeurologyArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThe costs and benefits of full lockdown measures are debated. Neurologically impaired children are a vulnerable population with specific needs in terms of protection against infection and access to health services.
objectivesWe investigated the effects of lockdown on the health of children with neurological disorders and on their access to care during lockdown.
methodsData from 514 children (282 males - 232 females) were collected through physician-administered interviews to investigate: the occurrence of viral-like physical symptoms, the correlation between the risk of developing such symptoms and several demographic and clinical variables, the occurrence of any worsening of the children's neurological conditions during lockdown, and their access to care services during this period.
results49.1% experienced at least one symptom during the study period, but no child developed severe complications. The prevalence of symptoms was significantly lower during lockdown than during the previous two months. The underlying neurological condition worsened in 11.5% of the patients. Children who regularly left the home during lockdown were greater risk of exhibiting symptoms. During lockdown, 67.7% had a specialist appointment cancelled, 52.6% contacted their paediatrician, and 30.9% contacted their child neuropsychiatrist. Among patients who usually receive rehabilitation, 49.5% continued remotely.
conclusionLockdown protected children from infections. Telemedicine and telerehabilitation constituted a valid alternative for the care and treatment of these children, but they should not become a widespread and definitive model of care. COVID-19 and other emergency response plans must take into account the specific needs of children with disabilities.
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