Upper Limb Function of Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy After a Magic-Themed HABIT: A Pre-Post-Study with 3- and 6-Month Follow-Up

A. HinesFaculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Correspondence[email protected]

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A. C. BundyFaculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia; ;Occupational Therapy, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA;

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D. BlackFaculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia; View further author information

M. HaertschArts Health Institute, Newcastle, NSW, Australia; View further author information

M. WallenFaculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia; ;School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, NSW, Australia; ;Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Abstract

Aims: To examine changes in upper limb function, and performance in everyday tasks, for children with unilateral cerebral palsy who participated in a magic-themed hand-arm bimanual intensive therapy (HABIT). Methods: Twenty-eight children participated; mean age 10 y 6 mo (SD 2 y 2 mo), n = 15 male and n = 13 female. Using a single group, pre-and post-test design, the magic-themed HABIT was delivered for 60 hours over 10 days. Bimanual and unimanual hand function were measured using the Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA) and Box and Blocks Test (BBT). Occupational performance was rated using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). Two parent questionnaires explored change in bimanual hand use in everyday activities; ABILHAND-Kids and Children’s Hand-use Experience Questionnaire (CHEQ). Assessments were completed pre-, immediately post, 3 months and 6 months after the intervention. Results: Friedman’s ANOVA revealed a significant improvement for COPM and CHEQ grasp subscale. Repeated measures ANOVA revealed a significant improvement in BBT, and ABILHAND-Kids, and no significant change for AHA. Conclusions: Children who participated in the magic-themed HABIT experienced improved occupational performance, unimanual skills, and parent ratings of performance in challenging everyday tasks.

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The AMC was funded by the Arts Health Institute, with support from Goodman Foundation.

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