Background

Investigating the influence of sensory processing disorders on the level of function of children with cerebral palsy (CP) may help therapists identify specific impairments that impact activity and participation in these children. This may provide direction on selection of interventions to improve function and quality of life.

Objectives

To investigate if sensory processing disorders in children with CP levels I and II on the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) are associated with activity performance.

Methods

Sensory processing and activity performance of 28 children with CP between 5 and 15 years (mean ± standard deviation; 9.9 ± 3.2 years) were evaluated using the Sensory Profile (SP) and Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI), respectively. Associations between the components of the SP and PEDI were assessed with Spearman correlation coefficients. Multiple linear regression analysis using backward stepwise method was used to determine the variables of sensory processing that are associated with activity performance on the PEDI.

Results

The category of Behavioral Outcomes of Sensory Processing was the only variable associated with Functional Abilities in self-care and social function (r² = 0.30 and r² = 0.39, respectively) and Caregiver Assistance (r² = 0.36 and r² = 0.37, respectively), (p < 0.05).

Conclusion

Sensory processing in children with CP levels I-II on the GMFCS is associated with their ability to perform daily living activities and in their social interaction with the environment.

中文翻译：

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粗大运动功能分类系统I-II级脑瘫儿童感觉处理与活动表现的关系

 背景

研究感觉处理障碍对脑瘫 (CP) 儿童功能水平的影响可能有助于治疗师识别影响这些儿童活动和参与的具体障碍。这可能为选择干预措施以改善功能和生活质量提供指导。

 目标

旨在调查粗大运动功能分类系统 (GMFCS) CP 级别 I 和 II 的儿童的感觉处理障碍是否与活动表现相关。

 方法

分别使用感觉概况 (SP) 和儿科残疾评估量表 (PEDI) 评估 28 名 5 至 15 岁 CP 儿童的感觉处理和活动表现（平均值±标准差；9.9±3.2 岁）。使用 Spearman 相关系数评估 SP 和 PEDI 组成部分之间的关​​联。使用向后逐步法的多元线性回归分析来确定与 PEDI 活动表现相关的感觉处理变量。

 结果

感觉处理的行为结果类别是与自我护理和社交功能（分别为 r ² = 0.30 和 r ² = 0.39）和护理人员协助（r ² = 0.36 和 r ² = 0.37）相关的唯一变量，分别），（p < 0.05）。

 结论

GMFCS CP 级别 I-II 儿童的感觉处理与他们进行日常生活活动以及与环境的社交互动的能力相关。