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Akbari A, Gharagozloo Z, Akbari A, Babaei M. The Effect of Rehabilitation Interventions on Physical and Motor Disorders in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Scoping Review. IJN 2025; 38 (S1 )
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1- Department of Nursing, Student Research Committee, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation sciences, Tehran, Iran. , ali9915857610@gmail.com
2- Department of Rehabilitation Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Department of Nursing, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation sciences, Tehran, Iran.
4- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Paramedicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.
2- Department of Rehabilitation Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Department of Nursing, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation sciences, Tehran, Iran.
4- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Paramedicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.
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Background & Aims Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the most common non-progressive neurological disorders in children, affecting motor function, muscle control, and balance, thereby impacting their quality of life. Rehabilitation is a key therapeutic approach in managing CP. This study aimed to review the effects of rehabilitation interventions on physical and motor disorders in children with CP.
Materials & Methods This is a scoping review that was conducted according to the five-stage framework of Arksey and O’Malley. Articles published between 2004 and 2024 were searched in national databases (MagIran, SID, IranDoc) and international databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar). Among 68 articles found in the initial search, 18 duplicates were removed. After screening titles and abstracts, 14 articles that did not meet the inclusion criteria, and 6 unrelated articles were excluded. Finally, 30 articles were selected for the final analysis.
Results The interventions were categorized into 13 rehabilitation domains, including bilateral movement exercises, virtual reality, kinesiotaping, treadmill exercises, yoga, auditory stimulation, rebound therapy, short thumb splint, fine motor skills, home-based occupational therapy, massage therapy, nutritional interventions, and cognitive rehabilitation. The results showed that these interventions had positive effects on motor function, balance, muscle coordination, and the individual independence of children with CP.
Conclusion The rehabilitation interventions significantly improve the physical and motor functions of children with CP. However, due to the diversity in intervention methods and study populations, further research with more rigorous designs and larger sample sizes is necessary. Combining different rehabilitation methods and utilizing modern technologies can enhance outcomes in managing these children.
Materials & Methods This is a scoping review that was conducted according to the five-stage framework of Arksey and O’Malley. Articles published between 2004 and 2024 were searched in national databases (MagIran, SID, IranDoc) and international databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar). Among 68 articles found in the initial search, 18 duplicates were removed. After screening titles and abstracts, 14 articles that did not meet the inclusion criteria, and 6 unrelated articles were excluded. Finally, 30 articles were selected for the final analysis.
Results The interventions were categorized into 13 rehabilitation domains, including bilateral movement exercises, virtual reality, kinesiotaping, treadmill exercises, yoga, auditory stimulation, rebound therapy, short thumb splint, fine motor skills, home-based occupational therapy, massage therapy, nutritional interventions, and cognitive rehabilitation. The results showed that these interventions had positive effects on motor function, balance, muscle coordination, and the individual independence of children with CP.
Conclusion The rehabilitation interventions significantly improve the physical and motor functions of children with CP. However, due to the diversity in intervention methods and study populations, further research with more rigorous designs and larger sample sizes is necessary. Combining different rehabilitation methods and utilizing modern technologies can enhance outcomes in managing these children.
Type of Study: Review |
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Received: 2024/12/15 | Accepted: 2025/03/21 | Published: 2025/03/21
Received: 2024/12/15 | Accepted: 2025/03/21 | Published: 2025/03/21
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