Cognitive approach to rehabilitation in children with hyperkinetic movement disorders post-DBS.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This proof-of-concept feasibility trial examined the potential of the Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance Approach (CO-OP) to augment deep brain stimulation (DBS) outcomes in childhood-onset hyperkinetic movement disorders (HMD) including dystonia and dyskinetic cerebral palsy.

Methods

This is a single case experimental design using multiple baseline as n-of-1 trial comprising 10 intervention sessions, with replications across participants (n = 10). Treatment focused on 3 participant-selected goals. Transfer was assessed on 2 additional untreated goals. Individuals enrolled were 6-21 years of age and had DBS in situ and sufficient manual ability. Primary outcome was functional performance change on the Performance Quality Rating Scale-Individual

SUBMITTER: Gimeno H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6511104 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature