중증 뇌성마비 아동의 자세보조용구 사용이 상지 운동에 미치는 영향 = The Effect of Postural Assistive Devices Use on Upper Extremity Movement in Children with Severe Cerebral Palsy

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Background/Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of postural support devices on functional movements of the upper extremity. Methods: This study was a single-subject study conducted on three children with cerebral palsy attending a special school. In this study, we used an ABA design that could demonstrate a causal relationship between the use of postural assistive devices and the effects on upper extremity movement. The Computer access Assessment Program (CAP) was used to explore the effects of postural assistive devices on the use of computer pointing devices. Result: Subject A's click and drag reaction time decreased by approximately 1 to 1.5 seconds compared to the baseline when using the postural assistive devices. However, subjects B and C could not confirm differences between the baseline and intervention phases in both click and drag reaction times. Conclusion: If the motor impairment and postural problems are not severe, postural support and belt fixation through postural assistive devices do not affect the functional movement of the upper extremity. However, in cases with more severe postural problems and motor impairments, They have a positive effect on the functional movement of the upper extremity.