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Occupational performance in mothers of children with cerebral palsy.
- Source :
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International Journal of Therapy & Rehabilitation . Apr2019, Vol. 26 Issue 4, p1-7. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Background/Aims: Caring for children with cerebral palsy may affect different domains in the caregiver's life. This study aimed to compare the occupational performance of mothers of a child who has cerebral palsy with mothers of a typically developing child. Methods: A total of 41 mothers with a child who has cerebral palsy and 45 mothers with a typically developing child were recruited in this cross-sectional study. The age-matched mothers had only one child. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure was used to collect data on the occupational performance and satisfaction of mothers. Findings: There was a statistically significant between-group difference in maternal occupational performance and occupational satisfaction (P<0.05), with mothers of children with cerebral palsy reporting lower scores for both. There were no relationships between demographic variables and the occupational performance and satisfaction of mothers with a child with cerebral palsy (P>0.05). The age of children with cerebral palsy had a direct positive relationship with the mothers' level of occupational satisfaction (P<0.05). Conclusion: Mothers who take care of a child with cerebral palsy face significant reductions in occupational performance and satisfaction compared to mothers with a typically developing child, and therefore may need help and education in performing and organising their daily activities and roles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *CEREBRAL palsy treatment
*EDUCATION of mothers
*INTERVIEWING
*JOB satisfaction
*LABOR productivity
*LEISURE
*RESEARCH methodology
*PSYCHOLOGY of mothers
*QUESTIONNAIRES
*REGRESSION analysis
*STATISTICAL sampling
*HEALTH self-care
*SURVEYS
*T-test (Statistics)
*PILOT projects
*JOB performance
*CROSS-sectional method
*DATA analysis software
*CHILDREN
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17411645
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Therapy & Rehabilitation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 136501136
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2018.0023