Comparison of the Effectiveness of Group-based Handling Training and Individualized Handling Training on the Quality of Life in Mothers of 1-6-Year-Old Children with Cerebral Palsy

Document Type : Original article

Authors

1 Department of Occupational Therapy, The University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2 Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, The University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3 PhD Student, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, University of Medical sciences of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.

4 Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, University of Medical sciences of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.

5 Department of Statistics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Background and Aim: Children's disability creates undesirable effects on family function and the quality of life. The present study was carried out in order to compare effectiveness of group-based handling training and individualized handling training on the quality of life in mothers of children with cerebral palsy.
Methods: In a randomized controlled trial and single blinded study, 50 mothers of children with cerebral palsy were selected and were randomly divided into individualized handling training and group-based handling training. Data collection tools included SF-36 quality of life, depression, anxiety and stress scale (DASS-21), and knowledge of special care of children with cerebral palsy questionnaire. Data was collected prior to and after three months of intervention. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS, version 21.
Results: Covariance analysis showed that there was not a significant difference in the quality of life and other dimensions except in general health and emotional health after intervention (P > 0.05).
Conclusion: According to the findings, effectiveness of group-based handling training and individualized handling training on the general quality of life in mothers of children with cerebral palsy are similar.

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The Scientific Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Volume 6, Issue 2
July and August 2017
Pages 91-101

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  • Receive Date: 03 October 2015
  • Revise Date: 14 April 2016
  • Accept Date: 02 July 2016
  • First Publish Date: 22 June 2017

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