OBJECTIVE: To determine if constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is more effective than bimanual training to improve occupational performance and participation in children with congenital hemiplegia. DESIGN: Single-blind randomized comparison trial with evaluations at baseline, 3, and 26 weeks. SETTING:Community facilities in 2 Australian states. PARTICIPANTS: Referred sample of children (N=64; mean age ± SD, 10.2±2.7y, 52% boys) were matched for age, sex, side of hemiplegia, and upper-limb function and were randomized to CIMT or bimanual training. After random allocation, 100% of CIMT and 94% of the bimanual training group completed the intervention. INTERVENTIONS: Each intervention was delivered in day camps (total 60 h over 10d) using a circus theme with goal-directed training. Children receiving CIMT wore a tailor-made glove during the camp. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The primary outcome was the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). Secondary measures included the Assessment of Life Habits (LIFE-H), Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment, and School Function Assessment. RESULTS: There were no between-group differences at baseline. Both groups made significant changes for COPM performance at 3 weeks (estimated mean difference =2.9; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.3-3.6; P<.001 for CIMT; estimated mean difference=2.8; 95% CI, 2.2-3.4; P<.001 for bimanual training) that were maintained at 26 weeks. Significant gains were made in the personal care LIFE-H domain following CIMT (estimated mean difference=0.5; 95% CI, 0.1-0.9; P=.01) and bimanual training (estimated mean difference=0.6; 95% CI, 0.2-1.1; P=.006). CONCLUSIONS: There were minimal differences between the 2 training approaches. Goal-directed, activity-based, upper-limb training, addressed through either CIMT or bimanual training achieved gains in occupational performance. Changes in participation on specific domains of participation assessments appear to correspond with identified goals.
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OBJECTIVE: To determine if constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is more effective than bimanual training to improve occupational performance and participation in children with congenital hemiplegia. DESIGN: Single-blind randomized comparison trial with evaluations at baseline, 3, and 26 weeks. SETTING: Community facilities in 2 Australian states. PARTICIPANTS: Referred sample of children (N=64; mean age ± SD, 10.2±2.7y, 52% boys) were matched for age, sex, side of hemiplegia, and upper-limb function and were randomized to CIMT or bimanual training. After random allocation, 100% of CIMT and 94% of the bimanual training group completed the intervention. INTERVENTIONS: Each intervention was delivered in day camps (total 60 h over 10d) using a circus theme with goal-directed training. Children receiving CIMT wore a tailor-made glove during the camp. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The primary outcome was the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). Secondary measures included the Assessment of Life Habits (LIFE-H), Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment, and School Function Assessment. RESULTS: There were no between-group differences at baseline. Both groups made significant changes for COPM performance at 3 weeks (estimated mean difference =2.9; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.3-3.6; P<.001 for CIMT; estimated mean difference=2.8; 95% CI, 2.2-3.4; P<.001 for bimanual training) that were maintained at 26 weeks. Significant gains were made in the personal care LIFE-H domain following CIMT (estimated mean difference=0.5; 95% CI, 0.1-0.9; P=.01) and bimanual training (estimated mean difference=0.6; 95% CI, 0.2-1.1; P=.006). CONCLUSIONS: There were minimal differences between the 2 training approaches. Goal-directed, activity-based, upper-limb training, addressed through either CIMT or bimanual training achieved gains in occupational performance. Changes in participation on specific domains of participation assessments appear to correspond with identified goals.
Authors: Brian J Hoare; Margaret A Wallen; Megan N Thorley; Michelle L Jackman; Leeanne M Carey; Christine Imms Journal: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Date: 2019-04-01
Authors: Roslyn N Boyd; Louise E Mitchell; Sarah T James; Jenny Ziviani; Leanne Sakzewski; Anthony Smith; Stephen Rose; Ross Cunnington; Koa Whittingham; Robert S Ware; Tracey A Comans; Paul A Scuffham Journal: BMJ Open Date: 2013-04-10 Impact factor: 2.692
Authors: Hsing-Ching Kuo; Claudio L Ferre; Jason B Carmel; Jaimie L Gowatsky; Arielle D Stanford; Stefan B Rowny; Sarah H Lisanby; Andrew M Gordon; Kathleen M Friel Journal: Dev Med Child Neurol Date: 2016-07-27 Impact factor: 5.449