Capacity to participation in cerebral palsy: evidence of an indirect path via performance.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the hypothesis that the influence of physical activity capacity on participation is mediated through activity performance.

Design

Secondary analysis of a prospective cross-sectional study sample.

Setting

Regional pediatric specialty care hospital.

Participants

Children (N=128; 59% boys; age range, 2-9y) with cerebral palsy with Gross Motor Function Classification System levels I to III; 49% had hemiplegia, and 72% had spasticity.

Interventions

Not applicable.

Main outcome measures

Activity capacity was measured with the Gross Motor Function Measure-66, performance was measured with the Activities Scale for Kids, and participation was measured with the Assessment of Life Habits. Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoym

SUBMITTER: Bjornson KF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4060892 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature