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A pilot study of children and parents experiences of the use of a new assistive device : the electro suit Mollii
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- Nordström, Birgitta (author)
- Luleå tekniska universitet,Institutionen för hälsovetenskap
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- Prellwitz, Maria, 1960- (author)
- Luleå tekniska universitet,Hälsa och rehabilitering
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- 2019-04-04
- 2021
- English.
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In: Assistive technology. - : Taylor & Francis. - 1040-0435 .- 1949-3614. ; 33:5, s. 238-245
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- Electrical stimulation has been used for many years to treat spasticity in children with cerebral palsy and some improvements have been noted. Building on the benefits of electrical stimulation, a new assistive device, a suit with imbedded electrodes designed to reduce spasticity through electrical stimulation of the antagonistic muscles, has been tested.Aim: The aim of this study was to describe experiences from children with cerebral palsy and their parents regarding the use of the suit. Methods: Individual interviews were conducted with six children 5 to 10 years of age and their parents. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed using a qualitative content analysis. Results: The analysis resulted in three themes: (1) the suit’s impact on image, (2) changes that make a difference and (3) dealing with a desire for change. Each of the themes included subthemes. Conclusion: All children reported some impact on their body and self and/or in some activities after the use of the suit. The parents also saw improvements during the trial period. However, the results are inconclusive and a larger study is needed to determine if the suit is useful from a longer perspective and whether it can affect activity and participation in daily activities for children with spasticity.
Subject headings
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Sjukgymnastik (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Physiotherapy (hsv//eng)
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Arbetsterapi (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Occupational Therapy (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- children with CP
- assistive device
- electrical stimulation
- qualitative research
- Physiotherapy
- Fysioterapi
- Occupational therapy
- Arbetsterapi
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- ref (subject category)
- art (subject category)
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