Enhancing pediatric pain management in Turkey: A modified Delphi study on culturally adapted pain neuroscience education for chronic pain in children.

Background: Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) is a commonly used technique applied by physical therapists in the rehabilitation of chronic pain.

Objective: The aim of this study was to culturally adapt an existing PNE for children with chronic pain (PNE4Kids) to Turkish children with chronic pain (PNE4Kids-Turkish).

Methods: A three-round modified Delphi-study was conducted between September 2023 and February 2024.

The Relationship Between Fatigue and Quality of Life in the Turkish Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

This study aimed to investigate the different effects of fatigue and health-related quality of life in the Turkish mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through comparisons with mothers of typically developing children, and to evaluate the relationship between different aspects of maternal fatigue, depression, and maternal health-related quality of life. The study included a total of 103 mothers, comprising 60 mothers of children with ASD and 43 mothers of typically developing children. The Nottingham Health Profile and Quality of Life in Autism Questionnaire-Parent Version were used to assess the health-related quality of life.

Effectiveness of Power Exercises Compared to Traditional Strength Exercises on Motor Skills, Muscle Performance and Functional Muscle Strength of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

The aim of this study was to compare the impact of 8-weeks of power exercises compared to traditional strength exercises on motor abilities, muscle performance, and functional strength in children with ADHD. A total of 34 children with ADHD were randomized into two groups to receive functional power training ( = 17, M age: 121.2 ± 16.

Occupational performance and participation in children with developmental coordination disorders before and during Covid-19.

Introduction: Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children's occupational performance and participation. It is known that the Covid pandemic has adversely affected the whole world in many areas. We aim to investigate the occupational performance and participation of children with DCD before and during the COVID-19.

Community Participation, Supports and Barriers of Adolescents with and without Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Aim: To compare participation patterns, environmental supports, and barriers to community activities in adolescents with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in Turkey.

Methods: Participants were 94 adolescents with ADHD and 109 adolescents without ADHD ages 13-17 years (mean age 14.6, S.

How cognitive and behavioural body-functions of children with ADHD are linked to their participation and environmental supports?

Background: Children with chronic conditions face participation restrictions and exclusions.

Aims: To investigate how cognitive and behavioural body-functions are associated with 1) participation patterns and 2) environmental factors among children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Methods And Procedures: The study included 83 children with ADHD.

The long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children with ADHD in terms of participation, support, and barriers at home.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on participation, support, and barriers at home in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and without ADHD.

Design And Methods: This study included a total of 227 participants with a mean age of 11.93 ± 2.

The effects of power exercises on body structure and function, activity and participation in children with cerebral palsy: an ICF-based systematic review.

Purpose: To systematically review the literature for evidence of effectiveness of power exercises on physical, physiological, and functional outcomes in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP).

Materials And Methods: Methodological quality and evidence synthesis were assessed with using the Cochrane Risk of Bias (RoB) Tools and Modified Bakker Scale. Using the International Classification of Functioning (ICF), outcome measures for muscle agriculture, gait, balance, motor function, aerobic/anaerobic fitness, daily living, mobility, and school participation were categorised.

Comparisons of Children with and without Type I Diabetes on Hand and Visual Motor Integration Skills and on Participation in Daily Activities.

Our aim in this study was to compare hand skills, visual-motor integration skills, and participation in daily living activities of children with and without Type 1 diabetes (T1DM). In this prospective cross-sectional study, we included 44 children with T1DM (17 males, 27 females; aged 8-12 years) and a control group of 45 healthy age-matched children without T1DM (22 males, 23 females). We compared group scores on the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT), the Beery-Buktenica Developmental Visual Motor Integration Test (Beery VMI), and the Participation and Environment Measure - Children and Youth (PEM-CY).

The relationship of motor development with sensory processing among infants born very preterm: a prospective case-control study.

Background: Little is known about the relationship between sensory processing and motor development in very preterm infants. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship of motor development with sensory processing among such infants with developmental delay and those who had typical development at the ages of 8 and 12 months.

Methods: This prospective case-control study included 61 preterm infants (31 males, 30 females, mean gestational age: 29.

Home participation, support and barriers among children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objectives: Few studies have focused on the participation of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in daily routine and leisure activities. This study aimed to compare the participation, support and barriers for children with ADHD at home pre-COVID-19 and during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Methods: The study included 55 children with ADHD aged 6-11 years.

Correlation of hand functionality and grip strengths with anthropometric measurements.

Background: Using objective anthropometric measurement data and anthropometric ratios, grip strength and hand functionality can be evaluated.

Objective: The aim of this study was to obtain anthropometric measurements regarding the forearm and hand, to evaluate the hand functionality in addition to hand and finger grip strengths, and to investigate the correlation between these values.

Methods: One-hundred eight-four subjects between 18 and 25 years were included in the study.

Investigating the compatibility, interchangeability, and clinical usability of BOT2-BF and BOT2-SF in primary school-aged children with and without developmental dyslexia.

The aim of our study was to determine the sensitivity and specificity levels of BOT2-BF and BOT2-SF tests applied to children with developmental dyslexia and to examine their clinical usability. This study was designed as a case-controlled study. 82 (study group 41, control group 41) 7-12 year children were included.

Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of Participation and Environment Measure for Children and Youth.

Background: Participation in daily activities provides many opportunities for children with and without disabilities to improve cognitive, physical and communication abilities; to develop social relationships and to promote adaptive behaviours. The aim of this study is to examine the psychometric properties of the Participation Environment Measure for Children and Youth (PEM-CY) in Turkish children and youth with and without a disability.

Methods: A total of 410 parents of children with (n = 232) and without (n = 178) disabilities, aged 5-17 years, were included in this study.

Investigation on participation, supports and barriers of children with specific learning disabilities.

Background: Children with specific learning disabilities (SLD) have been observed to face participation restrictions in their daily life.

Aims: This study aims to examine the participation and environmental features of children with SLD compared to non-disabled children.

Methods And Procedures: This study was designed as a case-controlled study.

Are general movements at 3-5 months correlated and compatible with the Bayley-III at 1,5-2 years age?

Since early intervention is important in risky infants, it is also important to identify developmental problem as early as possible. There are various assessment methods for this. One of them is the General movements assessment (GMs), and the other one is the Bayley Scales of Infants and Toddler Developmental, third edition (Bayley-III).

Neuromotor and sensory development in preterm infants: prospective study.

Aim: To investigate the relationship between motor and sensory development in the first 4 months of life in preterm infants born at 32 gestational weeks and below.

Material And Methods: The study consisted of 56 high-risk infants with a corrected age of 1 month who were born at 32 gestational weeks and stayed in the neonatal intensive care unit for at least 15 days. Neuro Sensory Motor Developmental Assessment and Infant Sensory Profile-2 were used for evaluation.

Correlation of the Bayley scales of infant-toddler development-3rd edition and neuro-sensory motor assessment in preterm infants during the first year of life.

Kaya-Kara Ö, Kerem-Günel M, Yiğit Ş. Correlation of the Bayley scales of infant-toddler development-3rd edition and neuro-sensory motor assessment in preterm infants during the first year of life. Turk J Pediatr 2019; 61: 399-406.

Combined Effects of Mirror Therapy and Exercises on the Upper Extremities in Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

: This study investigated the combined effects of mirror therapy involving power and strength exercises of the upper extremities in children with Unilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy (USCP).: Thirty children were included in either an experimental group or a control group. All participants were evaluated with the Quality of Upper Extremity Skill Test (QUEST), Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), and a handheld dynamometer to measure isometric muscle strength.

The Effects of Functional Progressive Strength and Power Training in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a novel functional strength and power-training program on gait and gross motor function in participants with unilateral cerebral palsy.

Methods: This 12-week trial of functional strength and power training included 30 participants with cerebral palsy, randomly assigned to the experimental or comparison group. The primary outcomes, 1-minute walk test, muscle power, and the Gross Motor Function Measure, were assessed at baseline and 12 weeks after the intervention.

Examination of touch-coordinate errors of adolescents with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy at an aiming-tapping task.

Background/objective: This study aimed to investigate performance (touch-coordinate errors, inter-touch interval) of touch screen technology in adolescents with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (USCP) and healthy peers.

Materials And Methods: This prospective case-control study included 31 adolescents. The participants consisted of 15 adolescents with CP in the USCP group and 16 age-matched healthy peers in the control group.

Agreement between parents and clinicians on the communication function levels and relationship of classification systems of children with cerebral palsy.

Background: Functional classification systems have generally been used by clinicians and recently by parents to classify various functions of children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Objective: This study evaluated the agreement between clinicians and parents when classifying the communication function of children with CP using the Communication Function Classification System (CFCS). In addition, the relationships between the Gross Motor Function Classification System - Expanded and Revised (GMFCS-E&R), the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS), and CFCS were investigated.

The effects of connective tissue manipulation and Kinesio Taping on chronic constipation in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of connective tissue manipulation (CTM) and Kinesio Taping (KT) on constipation and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Method: This study was designed as a randomized controlled trial. Forty children diagnosed with chronic constipation based on Rome III criteria were randomly assigned to CTM group [6 females, 7 males; 8 y 6 mo (SD = 3y 4 mo)], KT group [7 female, 7 male; 8y 7 mo (SD =3y 5 mo)] or control group [6 female, 7 male; 8y 3 mo (SD = 3y 6 mo)].