The Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Respiratory Function, Balance and Functional Capacity in Trainable Mentally Handicapped Children
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Inspiratory Muscle Training
- Sponsor
- Kayseri University
- Enrollment
- 30
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- For the evaluation of functional capacity
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
Background: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of inspiratory muscle training on respiratory functions, balance and functional capacity in trainable mentally disabled individuals.
Methods: Within the scope of the study, 30 children, aged between 8 and 17 years, diagnosed with educable mental disabilities, were randomly divided into experimental and conventional physiotherapy rehabilitation program (CPRP) groups. Before and after the test, blood pressure, respiratory frequency, pulse oximetry heart rate and arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) values, and Modified Borg scores for fatigue and dyspnea detection were recorded. Body composition analysis, respiratory function test, and 6-minute walk test (6MWT) were performed on all individuals. The experimental group underwent inspiratory muscle training (IMT) with an inspiratory muscle training device 5 days a week for 8 weeks. The CPRP group was given a chest physiotherapy program that included thoracic expansion exercises, postural drainage, cough improvement techniques and physical activity recommendations, to be applied once a day, 5 days a week, for 8 weeks. At the end of eight weeks, the evaluations were repeated. Data were analyzed using SPSS vn. 25.0 software. The Paired Samples t-test was used to determine within-group differences, and Two-way ANOVA was applied to repeated measures to compare time and group effects.
Detailed Description
This study was designed according to a controlled pre-test-post-test design. Voluntary consent forms were obtained from the subjects and their parents before the study. The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and the necessary Ethics Committee approval was received from XXXXX University Clinical Research Ethics Committee (Decision No: 2022\\365). The total 30 individuals who met the inclusion criteria were allocated into two groups using a stratified block randomization procedure with opaque and sealed envelopes containing group allocation numbers obtained from a computer-generated random number table.The study included a total of 30 children aged 8-17 years with educable mental disabilities were randomly divided into experimental (n=15) and CPRP groups (n=15), who were educated at XXXXX Special Education Application Centre. The study inclusion criteria: --defined as a primary diagnosis of educable mental retardation, * age range between 8-17 years, * not having a condition that prevents exercise, * autism defined as educable mental retardation in children according to the diagnosis made by the Guidance and Research Centers, Down's syndrome, or epilepsy with seizures. There were no additional disabilities such as hearing impairment or orthopedic disability. Exclusion criteria: * defined as mental retardation with a history of hospitalization within the last month. Detailed medical histories, gender, age, weight, height and education level of all individuals were recorded.
Investigators
hanife abakay
Assoc Prof
Kayseri City Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •The study inclusion criteria were defined as a primary diagnosis of educable mental retardation,
- •age range between 8-17 years,
- •not having a condition that prevents exercise, autism defined as educable mental retardation in children according to the diagnosis made by the Guidance and Research Centers, Down's syndrome, or epilepsy with seizures.
- •There were no additional disabilities such as hearing impairment or orthopedic disability.
Exclusion Criteria
- •mental retardation with a history of hospitalization within the last month.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
For the evaluation of functional capacity
Time Frame: 8 WEEKS
The Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) was applied. Each subject was asked to walk as fast as possible at their own walking pace for 6 minutes in a 30-meter straight corridor. Before and after the test, blood pressure, respiratory frequency, pulse oximetry heart rate and arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) values, and Modified Borg scores for fatigue and dyspnea detection were recorded. If there was a risky condition (excessive fatigue, too high pulse rate to continue walking, etc.) in the children, the test was terminated and the test was repeated when the child rested. At the end of the test, the 6MWT walking distance was recorded in meters. Of the two tests applied, the longer distance value for each individual was used for statistical analysis
To evaluate functional balance
Time Frame: 8 WEEKS
the Pediatric Berg Balance Scale (PBBS) was applied, which is the version of the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) modified for children by Franjoine et al . The scale comprises 14 items including sitting balance, standing balance, sitting to standing/standing to sitting, transfers, stepping, reaching forward with outstretched arm, reaching the floor, turning, and placing foot on stool items. Each item ranked from 0 to 4. 0 shows inability to perform the instruction, while 4 shows the ability to perform without any difficulty. Maximum total score is 56. All evaluations were repeated at the end of 8 weeks for all the children in the experimental and CPRP groups.
Secondary Outcomes
- Respiratory muscle strength(8 WEEKS)
- Functional capacity(8 WEEKS)
- Body Balance(8 WEEKS)