Evaluation of the Quality of Life of Cerebral Palsy Child Carers
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy
- Sponsor
- Centro de Estudos Superiores de Maceio
- Enrollment
- 1
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 16 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is characterized by a sensory-motor deficiency, involving disturbance of muscle tone, posture and voluntary movement. Children who are afflicted need special intense care for their carers
Detailed Description
INTRODUCTION: Cerebral Palsy (CP) is characterized by a sensory-motor deficiency, involving disturbance of muscle tone, posture and voluntary movement. Children who are afflicted need special intense care for their carers. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to analyze the quality of life of CP child carers attended in the physiotherapy sector of a philanthropic institution on Maceió - AL. METHODS: 62 carers were assessed in the period from the 18th to the 29th of February 2008, in which 96.7% were female carers and 3.7% male. The form for the collection of data from the carers, elaborated by the researchers and the WHOQOL-26 quality of life questionnaire were utilized as as instruments.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Children who were attended by Associação dos Pais e Amigos dos Excepcionais (APAE), Maceió, Alagoas
- •They had cerebral palsy
Exclusion Criteria
- •Child who had not cerebral palsy
- •Child under 2 years old
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Not specified