McGuire Michelle, Long Jason, Esbensen Anna J, Bailes Amy F
Division of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy (Ms McGuire and Drs Long and Bailes) and Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (Dr Esbensen), Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Pediatr Phys Ther. 2019 Jan;31(1):76-82. doi: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000559.
This pilot study measured effects of an adapted dance program on motor abilities and participation in children with Down syndrome (DS) and explored caregivers' qualitative feedback regarding its benefits.
Children with DS participated in 20 weekly 1-hour adapted dance sessions. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) Dimensions D and E were administered before and after the program. Caregivers completed a survey at the last session.
Six children completed pre- and postassessments. Significant improvements were noted in GMFM-88 measures. Caregivers of 5 participants reported improved scores on the COPM that were not significant. Caregivers reported physical, cognitive, and emotional improvements.
This study supports use of an adapted dance program to improve motor abilities and participation in children with DS.
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本试点研究测量了一项适应性舞蹈项目对唐氏综合征（DS）患儿运动能力和参与度的影响，并探讨了照顾者对其益处的定性反馈。
患有DS的儿童参加了为期20周、每周1小时的适应性舞蹈课程。在项目前后分别进行了加拿大职业表现测量（COPM）以及粗大运动功能测量（GMFM）的D维度和E维度评估。照顾者在最后一节课时完成了一项调查。
6名儿童完成了前后评估。GMFM - 88测量结果有显著改善。5名参与者的照顾者报告称COPM得分有所提高，但不显著。照顾者报告了身体、认知和情感方面的改善。
本研究支持使用适应性舞蹈项目来提高DS患儿的运动能力和参与度。
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