Observational studyEuropean journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine2022
Telerehabilitation during COVID-19 lockdown and gross motor function in cerebral palsy: an observational study.
Observational study in European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.
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- Randomized controlled trial of home-based vs. hospital-based pulmonary rehabilitation in post COVID-19 patients.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2023Trial
- Digital health technologies for supporting home-based rehabilitation and management of children with cerebral palsy: a scoping review.BMJ open · 2026Article
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- Families' and therapists' experience of a telehealth programme for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy during the COVID-19 pandemic.Developmental medicine and child neurology · 2026Article
- Experiência de famílias e terapeutas com um programa de telessaúde para crianças e adolescentes com paralisia cerebral durante a pandemia de COVID-19.Developmental medicine and child neurology · 2026Article
- Outcomes and standardized tools in telehealth physical therapy for children with cerebral palsy: A scoping review using the ICF framework.Developmental medicine and child neurology · 2026Article
- Feasibility testing of a home-based exercise intervention in children with cerebral palsy who are ambulant-a study protocol of the HOME-EX study.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Article
- Telemedicine for Children With Cerebral Palsy Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Australian Cohort Study.Journal of child neurology · 2025Article
- Delivering physical rehabilitation services during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran: Common challenges and potential solutions for future pandemics.Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene · 2025Article
- Analysis of YouTube-Based Therapeutic Content for Children with Cerebral Palsy.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Outcomes of a Parent-Delivered Baby-mCIMT Model for Infants at High Risk of Unilateral Cerebral Palsy Using Remote Coaching in Telerehabilitation.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Report and Abstracts of the 15th Congress of the Mediterranean Forum of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine: Rome, July 6-8, 2023.European journal of translational myology · 2023Article
- Caregiver Support Role in Occupational Therapy Video Telehealth: A Scoping Review.Topics in geriatric rehabilitation · 2023Article
- The Impact of COVID-19 on Multidisciplinary Care Delivery to Children with Cerebral Palsy and Other Neuromuscular Complex Chronic Conditions.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Digital technologies for motor rehabilitation in children: protocol for a cross-sectional European survey.BMJ open · 2023Article
- Effectiveness of a Telecare Physical Therapy Program in Improving Functionality in Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: A Cases Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundCOVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019) refers to a mainly respiratory disease, caused by a new SARS-CoV-2 virus predominantly transmitted through direct or indirect contact with mucous membranes of eyes, mouth, or nose. The main control measures are physical distancing, use of specific protective devices, hand hygiene and disinfection of environments and tools. During this health emergency, telemedicine and telerehabilitation guaranteed patients to receive continuity of care through a virtual support while maintaining physical distance.
aimThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of telerehabilitation on gross motor skills in children with cerebral palsy (CP) during COVID-19 lockdown.
designThis is an observational study.
settingPediatric Outpatient Neurorehabilitation Service. POPULATION: Fifty-three children with cerebral palsy aged between 6 months and 12 years classified according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS).
methodsVariation on the Gross Motor Function Measure-66 (GMFM-66) Score calculated before and after the telerehabilitation period was analyzed.
resultsAfter telerehabilitation there was a statistically significant increase in the median value of GMFM scores both on the total sample (from 54.82% to 63.18%, P=0.000005) and in the subgroups. Specifically, in children classified as level I and II at the GMFCS, this value increased more after the telerehabilitation period. Only the GMFCS level V group did not show statistically significant changes and only in two cases a decrease in the GMFM Score after the telerehabilitation phase occurred.
conclusionsTelerehabilitation can be considered an efficient tool that can temporarily replace the in-person therapy. It can allow the patient or caregiver to acquire skills in performing home exercises and to integrate and implement activity carried out at the Rehabilitation Center. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: This study shows a positive effect of telerehabilitation on gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy.
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