Development curves of motor and daily activity performance of individuals with cerebral palsy from childhood into adulthood

Knowledge on long-term development can guide expectations of young individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) and their parents and inform treatment decisions. In children with CP, development of motor capacity has been described using development curves. The present study adds to this knowledge by descri...

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Published in:Annals of physical and rehabilitation medicine 2018-07, Vol.61, p.e54-e55
Main Authors: van Gorp, M., Roebroeck, M., van Wely, L., de Groot, V., Gorter, J.W., Smits, D.W., Schmidt, A.K., Dallmeijer, A.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Cerebral palsy
Daily activities
Development curves
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Summary:Knowledge on long-term development can guide expectations of young individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) and their parents and inform treatment decisions. In children with CP, development of motor capacity has been described using development curves. The present study adds to this knowledge by describing development curves of motor and daily activity performance from childhood into adulthood of individuals with CP by functional severity level. Individuals with CP (n=421) aged 1–20 years, with GMFCS I-V, 27% with intellectual disability (ID) were included. Participants were assessed up to four times at 1- or 2-year intervals and at a 13-year follow-up (n=122). Gross and fine motor performance and personal, domestic and community daily activity performance were assessed using the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales. Non-linear mixed effects analyses were used to describe development curves, characterized by a limit (average maximum score) and age90 (age reaching 90% of the limit). Limits of gross and fine motor performance decreased significantly (P
ISSN:1877-0657
1877-0665
DOI:10.1016/j.rehab.2018.05.119