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ArticlePhysical therapy research2022

Action Observation Training to Improve Activities of Daily Living and Manipulation Skills in Children with Acquired Brain Injury Secondary to an Oncologic Process: A Prospective Case Series Clinical Study.

Paula Serrano-González, César Cuesta-García, Eva Girol-López, Ferran Cuenca-Martínez

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Article in Physical therapy research, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Paula Serrano-GonzálezDepartment of Occupational Therapy, Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain.
César Cuesta-GarcíaDepartment of Occupational Therapy, Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain.
Eva Girol-LópezNiño Jesús University Children's Hospital, Spain.
Ferran Cuenca-MartínezCentro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain.
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid · ESJesus University · KR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveAmong solid tumours, medulloblastoma is the most common of the posterior fossa neoplasms, given that it represents 15%-20% of childhood brain tumours. The main aim of the present study was to assess the effects of action observation training on the activities of daily living (ADL) and the manipulation skills of children with acquired brain injury secondary to an oncological process.

methodsWe recruited a consecutive convenience sample of 5 patients diagnosed with acquired brain injury secondary to an oncological process. ADL and manipulation skills were assessed using the ABILHAND-Kids and Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test, respectively. After conducting the initial evaluation, we planned the intervention, which lasted 10 weeks and consisted of 40 sessions for each participant, 10 in the occupational therapy department and 30 at home. After completing the intervention, we re-evaluated the main variables.

resultsOverall, the results of the postintervention ABILHAND-Kids questionnaire showed a 5-point improvement, with a statistically significant difference and a large effect size. Eighty per cent of the sample showed better results in the total score, with differences between 4 and 8 points. In relation to manual dexterity, as measured by the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test, there were no significant changes, except in one of the participants.

conclusionIt appears that action observation training can elicit positive changes with respect to the development of ADL, but the influence on manual dexterity was almost nonexistent.

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Action observationActivities of daily livingBrain injuryMedulloblastoma

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PMID35582114
PMCPMC9095425
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