Affiliations: [a] School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey | [b] Faculty of Medicine Department of Biostatistics, Pamukkale University Denizli, Turkey
Correspondence:
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Corresponding author: Erdoǧn Kavlak, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Pamukkale University, Kınıklı Kampüsü Rektörlük Binası Zemin kat, 20070 Denizli, Turkey. Tel./Fax: +90 258 2962304 0090 258 2962322; E-mail:kavlake@hotmail.com
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to investigate musculoskeletal system
problems and quality of life of mothers of children with cerebral palsy with
different levels of disability. METHODS: 100 children (37 girls and 63 boys) with cerebral palsy (CP) and their
mothers were included in this study. Functional levels of children with CP
were assessed by using the Gross Motor Function Classification System
(GMFCS) and the Pediatric Functional Independence Measure (WeeFIM). Quality
of life of mothers regarding health was assessed by using the Nottingham
Health Profile (NHP). Musculoskeletal system problems of mothers were
assessed by using the Neck Disability Index (NDI) and the Roland-Morris
Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ). RESULTS: No statistical significance was found when GMFCS levels of children with CP
and the NHP, DASH-T, RMDQ, NDI and the BAE values of mothers were
compared in an inter-group way (p> 0.05). When the NHP parameters and the
existence of lower and arm pains of mothers were compared with their BAI,
NDI, RMDQ and DASH-T scores, a statistically significant relationship was
found among them (p< 0.05). CONCLUSION: As functional levels of children with CP get worse, upper extremity,
lower back and neck problems and anxiety levels of mothers increase and this
situation negatively affects mothers' quality of life.
Keywords: Cerebral palsy, musculoskeletal, mother, quality of life
