Benefits of a Low-Cost Walking Device in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Qualitative Study

被引：3

作者：

Rodriguez-Costa, Isabel ^{[1
]}

De la Cruz-Lopez, Irene ^{[1
]}

Fernandez-Zarate, Ignacio ^{[1
]}

Maldonado-Bascon, Saturnino ^{[2
]}

Lafuente-Arroyo, Sergio ^{[2
]}

Nunez-Nagy, Susana ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Alcala, Dept Phys Therapy, Alcala De Henares 28807, Spain

[2] Univ Alcala, Dept Signal Theory & Commun, Alcala De Henares 28807, Spain

来源：

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH | 2021年 / 18卷 / 06期

关键词：

low-cost technology; self-help device; cerebral palsy; qualitative research; PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY; YOUNG-PEOPLE; POSTERIOR WALKERS; SUPPORT WALKERS; PARTICIPATION; DISABILITIES; INDIVIDUALS; ANTERIOR; SCHOOL;

D O I：

10.3390/ijerph18062808

中图分类号：

X [环境科学、安全科学];

学科分类号：

08 ; 0830 ;

摘要：

Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) participate less regularly in physical and social activities. Support walkers allow mobility for infants who need aid. The aim of this study is to explore the benefits of a low-cost walking device in children with CP. A qualitative study using semi-structured, face-to-face interviews was conducted. Eight participants (two parents, two educational professionals, and four physical therapists) who live or work with children with CP that use a low-cost walking device were questioned to examine the benefits of the practice. Thematic analysis denoted three key factors about the benefits: emotional welfare, physical wellbeing, and social enjoyment. To conclude, the use of a support walker in children with CP makes them feel happier, improves their self-confidence and autonomy, and promotes participation.

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