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Auditory stimulation improves motor function and caretaker burden in children with cerebral palsy - A randomized double blind study

Authors: Ben-Pazi, H., Aran, A., Pandyan, A., Gelkop, N., Ginsberg, G., Pollak, Y. and Elnatan, D.

Journal: PLoS ONE

Volume: 13

Issue: 12

eISSN: 1932-6203

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0208792

Abstract:

Aim To investigate the impact of auditory stimulation on motor function in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and disabling hypertonia. Method 9 matched pairs (age: 7y5m, SD 4y1m; 13 boys; gross-motor-functional-classification-scale: median 4; manual-ability-classification-system: median 4) were randomized to receive either auditory stimulation embedded in music (study, n = 9) or music alone (sham, control, n = 9) for at least 10 minutes 4 times a week for 4 weeks. Goal-Attainment-Scale, Care-and-Comfort-Hypertonicity-Questionnaire, Gross-Motor-Function–Measure and Quality-of-Upper-Extremity-Skills-Test (QUEST) were assessed before and 5 months following intervention. Result Children receiving auditory stimulation attained more goals than children who listened to music alone (p = 0.002). Parents reported improved care and comfort in children in the study group compared to a slight deterioration in controls (p = 0.002). Upper extremity skills improved in the study group compared to controls (p = 0.006). Similar gross motor function changes were documented in both groups (p = 0.41). One participant reported increased seizure frequency; no other participants with epilepsy reported increased seizure frequency (n = 6/18) and no other adverse events were reported. Interpretation Auditory stimulation alleviated hypertonia and improved fine and gross motor functions.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/36616/

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Auditory stimulation improves motor function and caretaker burden in children with cerebral palsy- A randomized double blind study.

Authors: Ben-Pazi, H., Aran, A., Pandyan, A., Gelkop, N., Ginsberg, G., Pollak, Y. and Elnatan, D.

Journal: PLoS One

Volume: 13

Issue: 12

Pages: e0208792

eISSN: 1932-6203

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0208792

Abstract:

AIM: To investigate the impact of auditory stimulation on motor function in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and disabling hypertonia. METHOD: 9 matched pairs (age: 7y5m, SD 4y1m; 13 boys; gross-motor-functional-classification-scale: median 4; manual-ability-classification-system: median 4) were randomized to receive either auditory stimulation embedded in music (study, n = 9) or music alone (sham, control, n = 9) for at least 10 minutes 4 times a week for 4 weeks. Goal-Attainment-Scale, Care-and-Comfort-Hypertonicity-Questionnaire, Gross-Motor-Function-Measure and Quality-of-Upper-Extremity-Skills-Test (QUEST) were assessed before and 5 months following intervention. RESULT: Children receiving auditory stimulation attained more goals than children who listened to music alone (p = 0.002). Parents reported improved care and comfort in children in the study group compared to a slight deterioration in controls (p = 0.002). Upper extremity skills improved in the study group compared to controls (p = 0.006). Similar gross motor function changes were documented in both groups (p = 0.41). One participant reported increased seizure frequency; no other participants with epilepsy reported increased seizure frequency (n = 6/18) and no other adverse events were reported. INTERPRETATION: Auditory stimulation alleviated hypertonia and improved fine and gross motor functions.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/36616/

Source: PubMed

Auditory stimulation improves motor function and caretaker burden in children with cerebral palsy-A randomized double blind study

Authors: Ben-Pazi, H., Aran, A., Pandyan, A., Gelkop, N., Ginsberg, G., Pollak, Y. and Elnatan, D.

Journal: PLOS ONE

Volume: 13

Issue: 12

ISSN: 1932-6203

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0208792

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/36616/

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Auditory stimulation improves motor function and caretaker burden in children with cerebral palsy- A randomized double blind study.

Authors: Ben-Pazi, H., Aran, A., Pandyan, A., Gelkop, N., Ginsberg, G., Pollak, Y. and Elnatan, D.

Journal: PloS one

Volume: 13

Issue: 12

Pages: e0208792

eISSN: 1932-6203

ISSN: 1932-6203

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0208792

Abstract:

Aim

To investigate the impact of auditory stimulation on motor function in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and disabling hypertonia.

Method

9 matched pairs (age: 7y5m, SD 4y1m; 13 boys; gross-motor-functional-classification-scale: median 4; manual-ability-classification-system: median 4) were randomized to receive either auditory stimulation embedded in music (study, n = 9) or music alone (sham, control, n = 9) for at least 10 minutes 4 times a week for 4 weeks. Goal-Attainment-Scale, Care-and-Comfort-Hypertonicity-Questionnaire, Gross-Motor-Function-Measure and Quality-of-Upper-Extremity-Skills-Test (QUEST) were assessed before and 5 months following intervention.

Result

Children receiving auditory stimulation attained more goals than children who listened to music alone (p = 0.002). Parents reported improved care and comfort in children in the study group compared to a slight deterioration in controls (p = 0.002). Upper extremity skills improved in the study group compared to controls (p = 0.006). Similar gross motor function changes were documented in both groups (p = 0.41). One participant reported increased seizure frequency; no other participants with epilepsy reported increased seizure frequency (n = 6/18) and no other adverse events were reported.

Interpretation

Auditory stimulation alleviated hypertonia and improved fine and gross motor functions.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/36616/

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Auditory stimulation improves motor function and caretaker burden in children with cerebral palsy- A randomized double blind study.

Authors: Ben-Pazi, H., Aran, A., Pandyan, A., Gelkop, N., Ginsberg, G., Pollak, Y. and Elnatan, D.

Journal: PLoS One

Volume: 13

Issue: 12

ISSN: 1932-6203

Abstract:

AIM: To investigate the impact of auditory stimulation on motor function in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and disabling hypertonia. METHOD: 9 matched pairs (age: 7y5m, SD 4y1m; 13 boys; gross-motor-functional-classification-scale: median 4; manual-ability-classification-system: median 4) were randomized to receive either auditory stimulation embedded in music (study, n = 9) or music alone (sham, control, n = 9) for at least 10 minutes 4 times a week for 4 weeks. Goal-Attainment-Scale, Care-and-Comfort-Hypertonicity-Questionnaire, Gross-Motor-Function-Measure and Quality-of-Upper-Extremity-Skills-Test (QUEST) were assessed before and 5 months following intervention. RESULT: Children receiving auditory stimulation attained more goals than children who listened to music alone (p = 0.002). Parents reported improved care and comfort in children in the study group compared to a slight deterioration in controls (p = 0.002). Upper extremity skills improved in the study group compared to controls (p = 0.006). Similar gross motor function changes were documented in both groups (p = 0.41). One participant reported increased seizure frequency; no other participants with epilepsy reported increased seizure frequency (n = 6/18) and no other adverse events were reported. INTERPRETATION: Auditory stimulation alleviated hypertonia and improved fine and gross motor functions.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/36616/

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