A systematic review of instrumented assessments for upper limb function in cerebral palsy: current limitations and future directions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Recently, interest in quantifying upper limb function in cerebral palsy has grown. However, the lack of reference tasks and protocols, have hindered the development of quantified movement analysis in clinical practice. This study aimed to evaluate existing instrumented assessments of upper limb function in cerebral palsy, with a focus on their clinical applicability, to identify reasons for the lack of adoption and provide recommendations for improving clinical relevance and utility.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted by a multidisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians (Prospero CRD42023402382). PubMed and Web of Science databases were searched using relevant keywords and inclusion/exclusion criteria.

Results

A total of 657 articles were init

SUBMITTER: Rozaire J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11020208 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature