Functional Priorities reported by parents of Children with Cerebral Palsy: Contribution to the Pediatric rehabilitation Process
Functional Priorities reported by parents of Children with Cerebral Palsy: Contribution to the Pediatric rehabilitation Process
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  • Year :
    2014
  • Category :
    Studies and Researches
  • Issuer :
    Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy
  • Language :
    English
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This study   describes functional priorities established by caregivers of CP children by level of severity and age, and to assess changes in performance and satisfaction on functional priorities reported by caregivers. 75 CP children were included in the study who was weekly assisted, on physical and occupational therapy services. Parents Parents of CP children identified functional priorities in similar performance domains, by level of severity and age. Orienting the pediatric rehabilitation process to promote changes in functional priorities identified by caregivers can contribute to the reinforcement of the parent-therapist collaboration.