Acceptability and feasibility of a vestibular nerve stimulation headset protocol in children with cerebral palsy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research suggests electrical Vestibular Nerve Stimulation (VeNS) may improve balance for people with neurological impairments. This study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a VeNS headset protocol in children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Methods

Children aged 5-18 years with ambulant CP, their parents, and healthcare professionals were recruited via social media. Children completed a battery of balance tests and wore a sham VeNS headset one hour per day for four weeks. Perspectives on the balance tests and headset were ascertained from children, parents and healthcare professionals using semi-structured interviews. Interview data were analysed thematically.

Results

Two families and four healthcare professionals participated. Balance outcome m

SUBMITTER: McConnell K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8750849 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature