Clinical Trial: The Quality Of Life Of Cerebral Palsy Child Carers

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: Evaluation of the Quality of Life of Cerebral Palsy Child Carers

Brief Summary: Cerebral Palsy (CP) is characterized by a sensory-motor deficiency, involving disturbance of muscle tone, posture and voluntary movement. Children who are afflicted need special intense care for their carers

Detailed Summary: INTRODUCTION: Cerebral Palsy (CP) is characterized by a sensory-motor deficiency, involving disturbance of muscle tone, posture and voluntary movement. Children who are afflicted need special intense care for their carers. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to analyze the quality of life of CP child carers attended in the physiotherapy sector of a philanthropic institution on Maceió - AL. METHODS: 62 carers were assessed in the period from the 18th to the 29th of February 2008, in which 96.7% were female carers and 3.7% male. The form for the collection of data from the carers, elaborated by the researchers and the WHOQOL-26 quality of life questionnaire were utilized as as instruments.
Sponsor: Centro de Estudos Superiores de Maceio

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Information By: Centro de Estudos Superiores de Maceio

Dates:
Date Received: July 16, 2009
Date Started: October 2007
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Last Updated: July 17, 2009
Last Verified: July 2009