Association between hand grip strength and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study
Background Cerebral palsy (CP) covers a wide range of causes and symptoms. It is characterized by persistent motor and postural dysfunction caused by a non-progressing pathological lesion of the immature brain. Development of fine motor skills, such as the ability to manipulate objects with smaller...
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| description | Background Cerebral palsy (CP) covers a wide range of causes and symptoms. It is characterized by persistent motor and postural dysfunction caused by a non-progressing pathological lesion of the immature brain. Development of fine motor skills, such as the ability to manipulate objects with smaller muscles, is crucial for a child’s development. It is evident that there is a lack of hand grip strength (HGS) and quality of life (QoL) data in children with CP compared to typically developed (TD) children. Understanding the relationship between these factors might help facilitate healthcare provision and provide insight into rehabilitation programs. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between HGS and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children with CP compared to TD children. Methods An experimental cross-sectional study was conducted and 60 children (30 CP and 30 TD) were chosen; age, gender, height, weight, body mass index, preferred hand, number of siblings, school attendance, and housing type data were collected. HGS was measured using a standard hand dynamometer, and HRQoL was measured using the KIDSCREEN-10 item questionnaire. Results There was a statistically significant main effect of gender on the average HGS, F (1, 56) = 24.09, p < 0.001, and the KIDSCREEN-10 sum score, F (1, 56) = 8.66, p < 0.001, and the main effect of group on the KIDSCREEN-10 sum score, F (1, 56) = 17.64, p < 0.001. A significant correlation between HGS and the KIDSCREEN-10 sum score in the CP group (r = 0.35, p = 0.03), and the TD group (r = 0.56, p = 0.001). Conclusion HGS was lower in children with CP, and girls had significantly lower HGS compared to boys in both groups, CP and TD children. HRQoL was significantly lower in children with CP, with boys reporting higher HRQoL on the KIDSCREEN-10 questionnaire compared to girls. Our data showed that the higher the KIDSCREEN-10 sum score is, the stronger the HGS of children in both groups. The results of this study indicate that hand grip strength may significantly impact the QoL of children with CP. A correlation between HGS and HRQoL points to the importance of improving strength in children with CP through interventions and directed rehabilitation programs. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ed2a44a3347e45aa96c559eb74cf34d32025-08-20T02:52:42ZengPeerJ Inc.PeerJ2167-83592024-12-0112e1867910.7717/peerj.18679Association between hand grip strength and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional studyMshari Alghadier0Nada Almasoud1Dalia Alharthi2Omar Alrashdi3Reem Albesher4Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Kharj, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Maternity and Children’s Hospital in Alkharj, Kharj, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Alhada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Physical Therapy, King Khalid Hospital, Hail, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaBackground Cerebral palsy (CP) covers a wide range of causes and symptoms. It is characterized by persistent motor and postural dysfunction caused by a non-progressing pathological lesion of the immature brain. Development of fine motor skills, such as the ability to manipulate objects with smaller muscles, is crucial for a child’s development. It is evident that there is a lack of hand grip strength (HGS) and quality of life (QoL) data in children with CP compared to typically developed (TD) children. Understanding the relationship between these factors might help facilitate healthcare provision and provide insight into rehabilitation programs. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between HGS and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children with CP compared to TD children. Methods An experimental cross-sectional study was conducted and 60 children (30 CP and 30 TD) were chosen; age, gender, height, weight, body mass index, preferred hand, number of siblings, school attendance, and housing type data were collected. HGS was measured using a standard hand dynamometer, and HRQoL was measured using the KIDSCREEN-10 item questionnaire. Results There was a statistically significant main effect of gender on the average HGS, F (1, 56) = 24.09, p < 0.001, and the KIDSCREEN-10 sum score, F (1, 56) = 8.66, p < 0.001, and the main effect of group on the KIDSCREEN-10 sum score, F (1, 56) = 17.64, p < 0.001. A significant correlation between HGS and the KIDSCREEN-10 sum score in the CP group (r = 0.35, p = 0.03), and the TD group (r = 0.56, p = 0.001). Conclusion HGS was lower in children with CP, and girls had significantly lower HGS compared to boys in both groups, CP and TD children. HRQoL was significantly lower in children with CP, with boys reporting higher HRQoL on the KIDSCREEN-10 questionnaire compared to girls. Our data showed that the higher the KIDSCREEN-10 sum score is, the stronger the HGS of children in both groups. The results of this study indicate that hand grip strength may significantly impact the QoL of children with CP. A correlation between HGS and HRQoL points to the importance of improving strength in children with CP through interventions and directed rehabilitation programs.https://peerj.com/articles/18679.pdfCerebral palsyHand grip strengthQuality of lifeAssociationHRQoL |
| spellingShingle | Mshari Alghadier Nada Almasoud Dalia Alharthi Omar Alrashdi Reem Albesher Association between hand grip strength and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study PeerJ Cerebral palsy Hand grip strength Quality of life Association HRQoL |
| title | Association between hand grip strength and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Association between hand grip strength and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Association between hand grip strength and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Association between hand grip strength and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Association between hand grip strength and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | association between hand grip strength and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy a cross sectional study |
| topic | Cerebral palsy Hand grip strength Quality of life Association HRQoL |
| url | https://peerj.com/articles/18679.pdf |
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