Effect of touch screen tablet use on fine motor functions in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial.

IF 16.4 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Accounts of Chemical Research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 DOI:10.3233/NRE-240134

Hanaa M Abd-Elfattah, Dina O Shokri M Galal, Shaima M Abdelmageed, Sobhy M Aly, Fairouz H Ameen, Asmaa O Sayed, Amira M Abd-Elmonem

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Abstract

Background: Cerebral palsy is the most frequent condition affecting the central nervous system and causing large disability.

Objective: To determine the impact of touch screen tablet upon fine motor functions in children with hemiparesis.

Method: This was a randomized controlled trial involving 60 children, ranging in age from 5 to 7 years old, randomized into two groups: intervention or control group (30 children per group). Both groups were given 12 consecutive weeks of designed fine motor tasks. Additionally, for thirty minutes, the intervention group was given a fine motor exercise program on a touch screen tablet. Upper limb function, finger dexterity and pinch strength were measured pre and post the recommended treatment program using the quality of upper extremity skill test (QUEST), Nine-Hole Peg Test and Jamar hydraulic pinch gauge, respectively.

Results: All outcome measures were equivalent between intervention groups at admission (P > 0.05). Significant improvements were found in all assessed variables within the two groups. Meanwhile, the intervention group had significantly higher improvements (P < 0.05) in finger dexterity, pinch strength, and upper limb function when compared with the control groups.

Conclusion: Including a touch screen smart tablet application with a specially designed fine motor program is an effective method that helps children with U-CP perform more effectively with their fine motor skills.

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触摸屏平板电脑对偏瘫脑瘫儿童精细运动功能的影响：随机对照试验

背景：脑性瘫痪是影响中枢神经系统的最常见疾病，会造成严重残疾：确定触摸屏平板电脑对偏瘫儿童精细运动功能的影响：这是一项随机对照试验，涉及 60 名 5 至 7 岁的儿童，随机分为两组：干预组和对照组（每组 30 名儿童）。两组儿童均接受连续 12 周的设计精细动作任务。此外，干预组还在触摸屏平板电脑上进行了 30 分钟的精细动作练习。在实施推荐的治疗方案前后，分别使用上肢技能质量测试（QUEST）、九孔钉测试和贾马液压捏力计测量上肢功能、手指灵活性和捏力：入院时，干预组之间的所有结果均相同（P > 0.05）。两组的所有评估变量均有显著改善。同时，干预组的改善程度明显更高（P 结论：干预组的改善程度明显高于干预组：在触摸屏智能平板电脑应用程序中加入专门设计的精细动作程序是一种有效的方法，可帮助患有 U-CP 的儿童更有效地掌握精细动作技能。

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Accounts of Chemical Research 化学-化学综合

CiteScore

31.40

自引率

1.10%

发文量

312

审稿时长

2 months

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