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Mapping the Current Research on Mindfulness Interventions for Individuals with Cerebral Palsy: A Scoping Review.

Neuropediatrics
April 1, 2024
Roberto Tedeschi
Journal ArticleScoping ReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to explore the role of mindfulness in improving motor function, communication, and quality of life in patients with cerebral palsy (CP).

Results Summary

The review found positive effects of mindfulness interventions on communication abilities and stress management in CP patients, suggesting potential benefits for motor function and quality of life. Only 3 out of 30 studies met inclusion criteria, indicating limited but promising evidence.

Population

Patients with cerebral palsy (CP).

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (5)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
mindfulness
increase
communication abilities
patients with CP
-
positive effects
#1
mindfulness
increase
stress management
patients with CP
-
positive effects
#2
mindfulness
increase
motor function
patients with CP
-
beneficial effects
#3
mindfulness
increase
communication
patients with CP
-
beneficial effects
#4
mindfulness
increase
quality of life
patients with CP
-
beneficial effects
#5
Abstract

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a chronic neurological disorder that can cause motor and cognitive disabilities. Mindfulness is a form of meditation that has gained attention as a potential therapeutic intervention for improving the health and well-being of patients with CP. Four databases were searched until January 2023. A scoping review was conducted to explore the role of mindfulness in the management of CP by reviewing the available scientific literature. Studies that examined the effects of mindfulness on motor function, communication, and quality of life in patients with CP were analyzed. The gray literature and reference lists of included articles were not identified. The results were presented in numerical and thematic forms. From an initial pool of 30 registered studies, only 3 met the inclusion criteria. These selected studies reported positive effects of mindfulness interventions on communication abilities and stress management in patients with CP. The available evidence suggests that mindfulness may have beneficial effects on motor function, communication, and quality of life in patients with CP. The findings of this review highlight the potential of mindfulness as a complementary therapy for improving the health and well-being of patients with CP.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansMindfulnessCerebral PalsyQuality of LifeMeditation
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy75/10
Quality60/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations7
Citations/Year7.0
Relative Citation Ratio3.39
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score2.49
Normalized Score0.62
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