How Executive Functions Are Evaluated in Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy? A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Aims: The aim of the present study was to examine how executive functions are assessed in children and adolescents with Cerebral Palsy. Method: A systematic literature review was conducted using four bibliographic databases (WebScience, Scopus, PubMed, and Psycinfo), and only studies that evaluated at least one executive function were selected. Both the research and reporting of results were based on Cochrane's recommendations and PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) guidelines. Results: The instrument most frequently used was the D-KEFS. All studies point to the existence of impairments in the executive functions among children and adolescents with Cerebral Palsy with an impact on several cognitive and life domains. Interpretation: There is a need to

SUBMITTER: Pereira A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5808176 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature