Expectations of Mothers of Children With Cerebral Palsy Regarding Physical Therapy

Sajida Dilawar; Amna Yaseen; Reeta Mahesh; Muhammad Saad Khan

doi:10.18502/jmr.v14i4.7722

Sajida Dilawar Jinnah Sindh Medical University, School of Physiotherapy, Karachi, Pakistan.
Amna Yaseen DPT- Baqai Medical University- Lecturer, Baqai Institute of Physical Thera Rehabilitation Medicine, Karachi, Pakistan.
Reeta Mahesh Senior Lecturer, Dow university of Health Sciences, Institute of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, Karachi, Pakistan.
Muhammad Saad Khan Jinnah Post Graduated Medical Centre, School of Physiotherapy, Senior Lecturer, Karachi, Pakistan.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/jmr.v14i4.7722

Keywords: Movement disorder, Mobility intervention, Motor skills, Cognition, Primary care

Abstract

Introduction: This study aimed to find out the expectations of mothers of children with cerebral palsy (CP), who are engaged in rehabilitation programs, especially in physical therapy treatment.

Materials and Methods: Clinical types and gross motor function levels of the children were documented. A questionnaire consisting of 6 open-ended questions was used to define the expectations and views of the mothers of CP children about the physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs for the children. A total of 100 mothers were interviewed through an observational study with six open-ended questions along with demographic data.

Results: There was no significant agreement regarding the applied treatment methods and the appropriateness of the rehabilitation programs.

Conclusion: The expectations of mothers of CP children are not as high as they wanted from rehabilitation according to their children’s needs.