How Did the Lockdown Imposed Due to COVID-19 Affect Patients With Cerebral Palsy?

Karatekin, Bilinç Doğruöz; İçağasıoğlu, Afitap; Sahin, Seyma Nur; Kacar, Gulnihal; Bayram, Fethullah

doi:10.1097/pep.0000000000000818

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“…There are studies that have explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the practice of therapists, on mental health and the use of telerehabilitation strategies by therapists during the period of confinement ( Dogruoz Karatekin et al, 2021 ; Ganesan et al, 2021 ). As healthcare personnel who have a close bond with the patient, we believe that telehealth-related tools have made it easier to reduce uncertainty about the status of our patients.…”

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Implementation of a telerehabilitation program for children with neurodevelopmental disorders during the lockdown caused by COVID-19

Báez-Suárez

Padrón-Rodriguez²,

Santana-Cardeñosa³

et al. 2022

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Introduction: Telerehabilitation is a tool for patients who, for different reasons, cannot participate in person with their physical presence. We aimed to identify the factors associated with satisfaction with telerehabilitation in families with children with neurodevelopmental disorders through a program that included physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Methods: The program was developed during the COVID-19 lockdown period. Outcome measures: Child's age, the school stage to which they belonged, the person of reference in their daily care at home. The resources provided to the families, as well as the frequency of activities and difficulties detected, were evaluated through a survey. Findings: One hundred thirteen families responded to the survey. The general assessment resources were classified as very good. The average frequency of carrying out the activities was two times a week, with an average of 30 minutes per session. The ability to understand the information in the manual was not affected by the academic status of the caregivers ( p = 0.286). Conclusions: This is the first study to quantify the multidisciplinary approach to children with neurodevelopmental disorders using telerehabilitation. The results show high levels of participation and satisfaction. The resources could be shared for their applicability in other countries whose families have similar needs conditioned by COVID-19.

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Implementation of a telerehabilitation program for children with neurodevelopmental disorders during the lockdown caused by COVID-19

Báez-Suárez

Padrón-Rodriguez²,

Santana-Cardeñosa³

et al. 2022

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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“…18,21 Some postponement of medical appointments was reported in the treatment of children and young people with CP and delays were reported in administering botulinum neurotoxin A injections, although medical appointments were more stable than access to therapies. 22,23 One study reported that these delays resulted in an almost six-fold increase in pain complaints and worsening of spasticity. 22…”

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“…22,23 One study reported that these delays resulted in an almost six-fold increase in pain complaints and worsening of spasticity. 22…”

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Impacts of health care service changes implemented due to COVID‐19 on children and young people with long‐term disability: A mapping review

Merrick

Driver

Main

et al. 2023

Develop Med Child Neuro

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In response to COVID-19, many countries applied measures and restrictions to limit virus spread, including 'lockdowns'. In the UK, these measures included social distancing, selfisolation, work-from-home mandates, and closure of some educational institutions. 1 Health care provision changed rapidly. Services deemed to be providing 'non-urgent care' suspended in-person appointments at home and in hospital and community settings, 2,3 and many implemented telehealth (i.e. remote health care provision using telecommunication technology such as telephone, e-mail, and videoconferencing) to maintain contact with service users.Service disruption adversely impacted children with disability and their families, 4,5 whose health, social care, education, and social support networks were all affected.

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“…First and foremost, we would like to appreciate the authors for clearly and succinctly describing how lockdown affects people with cerebral palsy 1. The authors' ability to distinctively key out an informative and focused introduction part shall be acclaimed.…”

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“…To the Editor, First and foremost, we would like to appreciate the authors for clearly and succinctly describing how lockdown affects people with cerebral palsy. 1 The authors' ability to distinctively key out an informative and focused introduction part shall be acclaimed. The study interested us in reading more about how the COVID-19 pandemic affected physical medicine and various rehabilitative practices.…”

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