Adaptive seating systems in children with severe cerebral palsy across International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Children and Youth version domains: a systematic review. (9th April 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Angsupaisal, Mattana; Maathuis, Carel G B; Hadders‐Algra, Mijna
• Is Part Of: Developmental medicine & child neurology. Volume 57:Number 10(2015:Oct.)
• Page Start: 919
• Page End: 930
• Publication Date: 2015-04-09
• Subjects: Child development -- Periodicals; Pediatric neurology -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.12762
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0012-1622

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="dmcn12762-abs-0001"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec id="dmcn12762-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <title>Aim</title> <p>The aim of this study was to systematically review the effect of adaptive seating systems (AdSSs) in young people less than 19 years of age with severe cerebral palsy (CP), with particular focus on child‐related outcomes across all components of the functioning and disability domains of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health for Children and Youth version (ICF‐CY).</p> </sec> <sec id="dmcn12762-sec-0002" sec-type="section"> <title>Method</title> <p>Literature searches of studies published from 1975 to October 2014 were performed. Methodological quality and the risk of bias were analysed using Sackett's level of evidence, the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine guidelines, and Mallen criteria for observational studies.</p> </sec> <sec id="dmcn12762-sec-0003" sec-type="section"> <title>Results</title> <p>Nine studies fulfilled the selection criteria. All studies had level IV evidence and were of moderate methodological quality. The results focused on the effects of AdSSs on postural control and on upper extremity function and on additional child‐related outcomes. The results suggested that AdSSs that include trunk and hip support devices may improve postural control outcomes, and that special‐purpose AdSSs may improve self‐care and play behaviour at home.</p> </sec> <sec id="dmcn12762-sec-0004" sec-type="section"> <title>Interpretation</title> <p>Because of a low level of evidence and the moderate methodological quality of the studies available, no robust conclusions can be drawn. Nevertheless, the data suggest that AdSSs may be able to improve activity and participation at home among children with severe CP. More studies of high methodological quality addressing the effect of AdSSs on activity and participation are urgently needed. Suggestions for future research are provided.</p> </sec> </abstract>