TY  - JOUR
TI  - Quality of Life, Participation, and Functional Status in
Cerebral Palsy: A 13-year Follow-up Study
AB  - Objective: This study aimed to investigate the current status and changes
in motor and functional status, participation, and quality of life of
individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) during the 13-year follow-up.
Methods: Data from the database were retrospectively analyzed, including
comorbidities, mobility status, orthotic usage, and information about the
rehabilitation program and follow-up. The EuroQol 5-Dimension 3-Level
(EQ-5D-3L) was used to measure the health-related quality of life.
Results: Of our participants, 38.4% could independently walk 13-years
ago, which increased to 51.2% presently. The orthotic usage decreased
from 48.7% to 25.6%, and the rate of continuing rehabilitation decreased
from 100% to 58.9%. The mean EQ-5D-3L score was 0.36±0.42, and the
mean EQ-visual analog scale score was 68±24.01.
Conclusions: Individuals with CP and their caregivers should be aware
that CP is a lifelong disease and their continuity in rehabilitation programs
should be encouraged. Independence in daily life activities should be
aimed and participation in social life should be ensured.
AU  - KARATEKIN, Bilinc DOGRUOZ
AU  - ICAGASIOGLU, Afitap
DO  - 10.4274/MMJ.galenos.2022.54920
PY  - 2022
JO  - Medeniyet Medical Journal
VL  - 37
IS  - 1
SN  - 2149-2042
SP  - 105
EP  - 112
DB  - TRDizin
UR  - http://search/yayin/detay/523680
ER  -