Logan Samuel W, Huang Hsiang-Han, Stahlin Kylee, Galloway James C
Pediatric Mobility Lab and Design Studio, Department of Physical Therapy (Ms Stahlin and Drs Logan and Galloway), University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware; Department of Occupational Therapy and Graduate Institute of Behavioral Sciences (Dr Huang), Chang Gung University, Kwei-Shan Tao-Yuan, Taiwan; Biomechanics and Movement Sciences Program (Dr Galloway), University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware.
Pediatr Phys Ther. 2014 Winter;26(4):418-26. doi: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000070.
Before the onset of walking, children with Down syndrome experience limited mobility yet are never considered candidates for traditional powered mobility devices. The purpose of this single-case study is to quantify the feasibility and family perceptions of including modified ride-on car use as an option for increasing daily mobility, socialization, and fun for a child with Down syndrome.
A 13-month-old child, Natalie, and her family were video recorded during the 28-week study using her ride-on car in their home and community.
Natalie demonstrated and her family reported increased movement, mobility, and socialization over the study period.
Ride-on car use appears feasible, fun, and functional to increase daily mobility for pediatric populations working toward independent walking.
在开始行走之前，唐氏综合征患儿的活动能力有限，但从未被视为传统动力移动设备的适用对象。本单病例研究的目的是量化将改装的乘用汽车作为增加唐氏综合征患儿日常活动能力、社交和乐趣的一种选择的可行性及家庭看法。
在为期28周的研究期间，对一名13个月大的儿童娜塔莉及其家人在其家中和社区使用乘用汽车的情况进行了视频记录。
在研究期间，娜塔莉表现出，其家人也报告称她的活动、移动能力和社交有所增加。
对于努力实现独立行走的儿科人群而言，使用乘用汽车似乎是可行、有趣且能增加日常活动能力的。
