The effect of Snoezelen intervention on problem behaviors in children with cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial

IF 3.3 3区医学 Q1 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

Complementary therapies in medicine Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI:10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103139

Mina Kim , Sook-Hee Yi , Jee-Sun Lee , Ji-Young Lee , Yun-Tae Hwang , Jeong-Soo Kim

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Abstract

Aim

To evaluate the effect of Snoezelen intervention on problem behaviors in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and to analyze its correlation with motor function, as measured by the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS).

Method

This study is registered under the Clinical Research Information Service (CRIS) with the registration number KCT0002794. The unique protocol ID for this trial is SRH2018R-01. A randomized controlled trial with 28 children (aged 2–5 years) with CP was conducted. The experimental group received Snoezelen intervention three times a week for four weeks. Problem behaviors were assessed using the CBCL 1.5–5 and K-PSI, and motor function was assessed using the GMFCS.

Results

The experimental group showed a significant reduction in emotionally reactive behavior (p = 0.044). A strong negative correlation (Spearman's ρ = −0.744, p = 0.002) was found between GMFCS scores and changes in emotionally reactive behavior.

Interpretation

The Snoezelen intervention may reduce emotional reactivity and enhance emotional stability in children with CP, although its effectiveness may vary depending on the level of motor impairment. Further research is needed to confirm these findings.

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Complementary therapies in medicine 医学-全科医学与补充医学

CiteScore

8.60

自引率

2.80%

发文量

101

审稿时长

112 days

期刊介绍： Complementary Therapies in Medicine is an international, peer-reviewed journal that has considerable appeal to anyone who seeks objective and critical information on complementary therapies or who wishes to deepen their understanding of these approaches. It will be of particular interest to healthcare practitioners including family practitioners, complementary therapists, nurses, and physiotherapists; to academics including social scientists and CAM researchers; to healthcare managers; and to patients. Complementary Therapies in Medicine aims to publish valid, relevant and rigorous research and serious discussion articles with the main purpose of improving healthcare.