Author/Authors :
Dilawar, Sajida Jinnah Sindh Medical University - School of Physiotherapy, Karachi, Pakistan , Yaseen, Amna DPT- Baqai Medical University- Lecturer - Baqai Institute of Physical Thera Rehabilitation Medicine, Karachi, Pakistan , Mahesh, Reeta Senior Lecturer - Dow university of Health Sciences - Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Karachi, Pakistan , Saad Khan, Muhammad Jinnah Post Graduated Medical Centre - School of Physiotherapy - Senior Lecturer, Karachi, Pakistan
Abstract :
Introduction: This study aimed to find out the expectations of mothers of children with
cerebral palsy (CP), who are engaged in rehabilitation programs, especially in physical therapy
treatment.
Materials and Methods: Clinical types and gross motor function levels of the children were
documented. A questionnaire consisting of 6 open-ended questions was used to define the
expectations and views of the mothers of CP children about the physiotherapy and rehabilitation
programs for the children. A total of 100 mothers were interviewed through an observational
study with six open-ended questions along with demographic data.
Results: There was no significant agreement regarding the applied treatment methods and the
appropriateness of the rehabilitation programs.
Conclusion: The expectations of mothers of CP children are not as high as they wanted from
rehabilitation according to their children’s needs.
Keywords :
Movement disorder , Mobility intervention , Motor skills , Cognition , Primary care
