Rationale for prescription, and effectiveness of, upper limb orthotic intervention for children with cerebral palsy: A systematic review
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Garbellini, Simon, Robert, Yvette, Randall, Melinda, Elliott, Catherine M. and Imms, Christine. (2018). Rationale for prescription, and effectiveness of, upper limb orthotic intervention for children with cerebral palsy: A systematic review. Disability and Rehabilitation. 40(12), pp. 1361 - 1371. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2017.1297498
Authors | Garbellini, Simon, Robert, Yvette, Randall, Melinda, Elliott, Catherine M. and Imms, Christine |
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Abstract | Purpose: To explore (i) reasons for upper limb orthosis prescription for children with cerebral palsy (CP), (ii) the link between reason and effect according to intended outcome and outcome measure utilized and (iii) to classify the prescribed orthoses using standard terminology. Method: A prospectively registered (center for reviews and dissemination: 42015022067) systematic review searched for experimental and observational studies investigating rigid/thermoplastic upper limb orthotic intervention for children aged 0–18 with CP. The Cochrane central register, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, SCOPUS and Web of Science databases were searched. Included studies were assessed for risk of bias. Results: Sixteen studies met selection criteria. Two studies described a specific reason for orthosis prescription, six prescribed orthoses to manage a clinical symptom and eight did not describe a reason. Eight studies were analyzed for effect according to intended outcome with no clear connection found between reasons for prescription, outcome measures utilized and effect reported. Interpretation: The lack of evidence for upper limb orthotic intervention for children with CP leads to uncertainty when considering this treatment modality. Future research is needed to evaluate the effect of orthosis wear in relation to intended outcome utilizing robust methods and valid and reliable outcome measures. |
Keywords | upper limb; orthoses; cerebral palsy; prescription; children |
Year | 2018 |
Journal | Disability and Rehabilitation |
Journal citation | 40 (12), pp. 1361 - 1371 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
ISSN | 0963-8288 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2017.1297498 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85043601101 |
Page range | 1361 - 1371 |
Research Group | School of Allied Health |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Grant ID | NHMRC/1057997 |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/87793/rationale-for-prescription-and-effectiveness-of-upper-limb-orthotic-intervention-for-children-with-cerebral-palsy-a-systematic-review
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