Comparison of physical impairment, self-perception, and quality of life in individuals with cerebral palsy and typically developing peers
ANNALS OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE, cilt.17, sa.9, ss.964-968, 2026 (ESCI)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 17 Sayı: 9
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.4328/acam.22899
- Dergi Adı: ANNALS OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.964-968
- Kütahya Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
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AimThe aim of this study was to determine the effects of spinal alignment and joint range of motion on the quality of life and self-esteem of children with cerebral palsy (CP) and to examine the differences between them and their typically developing peers.MethodsThe participants consisted of 30 people aged 10-18 years. The group CP (n = 15) was selected from individuals who were at levels 1-3 on the Gross Motor Function Classification Test. The control group (n = 15) consisted of individuals without any mental or physical disability. Participants were administered the Spinal Alignment and Range of Motion Measure (SAROMM), the Self-Perception Profile for Children (SPPC), and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL).ResultsIn the CP group, a significant difference was found between SAROMM and the total scale and the physical health subscale of PedsQL (P = .020, r = -0.594). No significant association was found between SAROMM and the SPPC in either group (P = .571, r = -0.159). A relationship was found between quality of life and physical influence; spinal straightness did not influence quality of life, but problems in the extremities affected the quality of life of people with CP (P = .006, r = -0.674).ConclusionIt should not be ignored that physical stress negatively affects the quality of life of people with CP. The absence of a relationship between physical impairment and self-perception is believed to stem from the relatively low levels of functional impairment observed in the individuals with cerebral palsy who participated in our study.