Madineh Hassani
M.A of Occupational Therapy, Occupational therapy Clinic, Paveh, Iran
Title: Social Participation in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Biography
Biography: Madineh Hassani
Abstract
Objective: Since the according to International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) participation is the ultimate outcome for individuals with disabling conditions, Children with cerebral palsy are at risk of reduced participation in everyday activities, Purpose of this study is review of Life habits according ICF in children with Cerebral palsy.
Materials & methods: In this cross sectional study 53children with cerebral palsy (5-13 years old) from rehabilitation centers were selected via the non-probability convenience sampling. The quality of accomplishment of life habits and the overall satisfaction with performance were assessed via Life-H Questionnaire through interviews with parents. Life habits divided into 12 categories. The categories nutrition, fitness, personal care, communication, housing and mobility refer to daily activities; the categories responsibilities, interpersonal relationships, community life, education employment and recreation address social roles.