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2. Are postural adjustments during reaching related to walking development in typically developing infants and infants at risk of cerebral palsy?
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van Balen, Lieke C., Boxum, Anke G., Dijkstra, Linze-Jaap, Hamer, Elisa G., Hielkema, Tjitske, Reinders-Messelink, Heleen A., and Hadders-Algra, Mijna
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- 2018
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3. Infant positioning in daily life may mediate associations between physiotherapy and child development—video-analysis of an early intervention RCT
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Dirks, Tineke, Hielkema, Tjitske, Hamer, Elisa G., Reinders-Messelink, Heleen A., and Hadders-Algra, Mijna
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- 2016
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4. Development of the quality of reaching in infants with cerebral palsy: a kinematic study
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Boxum, Anke G, La Bastide‐Van Gemert, Sacha, Dijkstra, Linze‐Jaap, Hamer, Elisa G, Hielkema, Tjitske, Reinders‐Messelink, Heleen A, and Hadders‐Algra, Mijna
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- 2017
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5. Effect of early intervention in infants at very high risk of cerebral palsy: a systematic review
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HaddersAlgra, Mijna, Boxum, Anke G, Hielkema, Tjitske, and Hamer, Elisa G
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- 2017
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6. Time to Update the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) for Early Age Bands by Incorporation of Assisted Mobility?
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Hielkema, Tjitske, Boxum, Anke G., Hamer, Elisa G., Geertzen, Jan H. B., and Hadders-Algra, Mijna
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- 2017
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7. Motor and cognitive outcome after specific early lesions of the brain – a systematic review
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Hielkema, Tjitske and Hadders-Algra, Mijna
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- 2016
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8. Symptom diagnostics based on clinical records: A tool for scientific research in child psychiatry?
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de Jong, Marianne, Punt, Marja, de Groot, Erik, Hielkema, Tjitske, Struik, Marianne, Minderaa, Ruud B., and Hadders-Algra, Mijna
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- 2009
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9. Does physiotherapeutic intervention affect motor outcome in high-risk infants? An approach combining a randomized controlled trial and process evaluation
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HIELKEMA, TJITSKE, BLAUW-HOSPERS, CORNILL H, DIRKS, TINEKE, DRIJVER-MESSELINK, MARIEKE, BOS, AREND F, and HADDERS-ALGRA, MIJNA
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- 2011
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10. The Coping with and Caring for Infants with Special Needs intervention was associated with improved motor development in preterm infants.
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Akhbari Ziegler, Schirin, Rhein, Michael, Meichtry, André, Wirz, Markus, Hielkema, Tjitske, and Hadders‐Algra, Mijna
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INFANT care ,PREMATURE infants ,INFANT development ,MOTOR ability ,PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation - Abstract
Aim: We compared the impact of standard infant physiotherapy and the family‐centred programme, Coping with and Caring for Infants with Special Needs (COPCA), in infants born before 32 weeks without significant brain lesions. Methods: This randomised controlled trial was carried out in patients' homes and outpatient settings in Switzerland between January 2016 and October 2019. We used data from the national SwissNeoNet register and an assessment battery that included infant and family outcomes and video analyses of therapy sessions. The Infant Motor Profile was the primary outcome instrument. Results: The COPCA group comprised six boys and two girls with a median gestational age of 27 weeks (range 25‐30), and the standard care group comprised seven boys and one girl with a median gestational age of 29.5 weeks (range 26‐31). COPCA participants improved significantly more between baseline and 18 months in the IMP variation (9.0 percentage points, 95% confidence interval: 0.3‐17.5) and performance (12.0 percentage points, 95% confidence interval: 4.1‐20.6) domains than standard care participants. COPCA coaching was positively associated with IMP scores at 18 months, but some standard care actions were negatively associated. Conclusion: COPCA was associated with better motor outcome in infants born before 32 weeks than standard infant physiotherapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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11. LEARN 2 MOVE 0-2 years: effects of a new intervention program in infants at very high risk for cerebral palsy; a randomized controlled trial
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Verheijden Johannes, van Doormaal Lily, Dirks Tineke, Bos Arend F, Maathuis Carel GB, Reinders-Messelink Heleen A, Hamer Elisa G, Hielkema Tjitske, Vlaskamp Carla, Lindeman Eline, and Hadders-Algra Mijna
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Abstract Background It is widely accepted that infants at risk for cerebral palsy need paediatric physiotherapy. However, there is little evidence for the efficacy of physiotherapeutic intervention. Recently, a new intervention program, COPCA (Coping with and Caring for infants with special needs - a family centered program), was developed. COPCA has educational and motor goals. A previous study indicated that the COPCA-approach is associated with better developmental outcomes for infants at high risk for developmental disorders. LEARN 2 MOVE 0-2 years evaluates the efficacy and the working mechanisms of the COPCA program in infants at very high risk for cerebral palsy in comparison to the efficacy of traditional infant physiotherapy in a randomized controlled trial. The objective is to evaluate the effects of both intervention programs on motor, cognitive and daily functioning of the child and the family and to get insight in the working elements of early intervention methods. Methods/design Infants are included at the corrected age of 1 to 9 months and randomized into a group receiving COPCA and a group receiving traditional infant physiotherapy. Both interventions are given once a week during one year. Measurements are performed at baseline, during and after the intervention period and at the corrected age of 21 months. Primary outcome of the study is the Infant Motor Profile, a qualitative evaluation instrument of motor behaviour in infancy. Secondary measurements focus on activities and participation, body functions and structures, family functioning, quality of life and working mechanisms. To cope with the heterogeneity in physiotherapy, physiotherapeutic sessions are video-recorded three times (baseline, after 6 months and at the end of the intervention period). Physiotherapeutic actions will be quantified and related to outcome. Discussion LEARN 2 MOVE 0-2 years evaluates and explores the effects of COPCA and TIP. Whatever the outcome of the project, it will improve our understanding of early intervention in children with cerebral palsy. Such knowledge is a prerequisite for tailor-made guidance of children with CP and their families. Trial registration The trial is registered under NTR1428.
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12. LEARN2MOVE 0–2 years, a randomized early intervention trial for infants at very high risk of cerebral palsy: family outcome and infant's functional outcome.
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Hielkema, Tjitske, Boxum, Anke G., Hamer, Elisa G., La Bastide-Van Gemert, Sacha, Dirks, Tineke, Reinders-Messelink, Heleen A., Maathuis, Carel G. B., Verheijden, Johannes, Geertzen, Jan H. B., and Hadders-Algra, Mijna
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PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *FAMILIES , *FAMILY medicine , *LIFE skills , *NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL tests , *MOTOR ability , *NEUROLOGIC examination , *QUALITY of life , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *RESEARCH funding , *STATISTICAL sampling , *SELF-efficacy , *STATISTICS , *DATA analysis , *EARLY intervention (Education) , *RANDOMIZED controlled trials , *TREATMENT effectiveness , *EVALUATION of human services programs , *DATA analysis software , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *MANN Whitney U Test , *EVALUATION ,REHABILITATION of children with cerebral palsy - Abstract
Purpose: To compare family and functional outcome in infants at very high risk of cerebral palsy, after receiving the family centred programme "Coping with and Caring for infants with special needs (COPCA)" or typical infant physiotherapy. Materials and methods: Forty-three infants at very high risk were included before 9 months corrected age and randomly assigned to one year COPCA (n = 23) or typical infant physiotherapy (n = 20). Family and infant outcome were assessed before and during the intervention. Physiotherapy intervention sessions were analysed quantitatively for process analysis. Outcome was evaluated with non-parametric tests and linear mixed-effect models. Results: Between-group comparisons revealed no differences in family and infant outcomes. Within-group analysis showed that family's quality of life improved over time in the COPCA-group. Family empowerment was positively associated with intervention elements, including "caregiver coaching." Conclusions: One year of COPCA or typical infant physiotherapy resulted in similar family and functional outcomes. Yet, specific intervention elements, e.g., coaching, may increase empowerment of families of very high risk infants and may influence quality of life, which emphasizes the importance of family centred services. One year of the family centred programme "Coping with and a Caring for infants with special needs" compared with typical infant physiotherapy resulted in similar family outcome and similar functional outcome for the infants at very high risk for cerebral palsy. Specific contents of intervention, such as caregiver coaching, are associated with more family empowerment and increased quality of life. Emphasis on family needs is important in early intervention for infants at very high risk for cerebral palsy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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13. LEARN2MOVE 0–2 years, a randomized early intervention trial for infants at very high risk of cerebral palsy: neuromotor, cognitive, and behavioral outcome.
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Hielkema, Tjitske, Hamer, Elisa G., Boxum, Anke G., La Bastide-Van Gemert, Sacha, Dirks, Tineke, Reinders-Messelink, Heleen A., Maathuis, Carel G. B., Verheijden, Johannes, Geertzen, Jan H. B., and Hadders-Algra, Mijna
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CEREBRAL palsy treatment , *BEHAVIOR , *CEREBRAL palsy , *CHI-squared test , *CHILD Behavior Checklist , *CHILD development , *COGNITION , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *PSYCHOLOGY of movement , *NONPARAMETRIC statistics , *PHYSICAL therapy for children , *STATISTICAL sampling , *EARLY intervention (Education) , *RANDOMIZED controlled trials , *DATA analysis software , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *ODDS ratio , *MANN Whitney U Test , *DISEASE risk factors , *CHILDREN - Abstract
Purpose: Evidence for efficacy of early intervention in infants at high risk of cerebral palsy (CP) is limited. We compared outcome of infants at very high risk of CP after receiving the family centered program COPing with and CAring for infants with special needs (COPCA) or typical infant physiotherapy. Materials and methods: Forty-three infants were randomly assigned before the corrected age of 9 months to 1 year of COPCA (n = 23) or typical infant physiotherapy (n = 20). Neuromotor development, cognition, and behavior was assessed until 21 months corrected age. Video-recorded physiotherapy sessions were quantitatively analyzed for further process analyses. Outcome was evaluated with nonparametric tests and linear mixed effect models. Results: During and after the interventions, infant outcome in both intervention groups was similar [primary outcome Infant Motor Profile: COPCA 82 (69–94), typical infant physiotherapy 81 (69–89); Hodges Lehman estimate of the difference 0 (confidence interval −5;4)]. Outcome was not associated with contents of intervention. Conclusions: One year of COPCA and 1 year of typical infant physiotherapy in infants at high risk of CP resulted in similar neurodevelopmental outcomes. It is conceivable that combinations of active ingredients from different approaches are needed for effective early intervention. For infants at very high risk of cerebral palsy, 1 year of intervention with the family-centred programme Coping with and Caring for infants with special needs resulted in similar infant outcome as 1 year of typical infant physiotherapy. Infant's neuromotor, cognitive, and behavioural outcome was not associated with specific interventional elements, implying that the various elements may have a similar effect on developmental outcome. We suggest that a specific mix of ingredients of different approaches may work best, resulting in comprehensive care including both infant and family needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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14. Changes in the Content of Pediatric Physical Therapy for Infants: A Quantitative, Observational Study.
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Hielkema, Tjitske, Toonen, Rivka F., Hooijsma, Siebrigje J., Dirks, Tineke, Reinders-Messelink, Heleen A., Maathuis, Carel G. B., Geertzen, Jan H. B., and Hadders-Algra, Mijna
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CURRICULUM evaluation , *ADAPTABILITY (Personality) in children , *CHI-squared test , *COMMUNICATION , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DEVELOPMENTAL disabilities , *FAMILY medicine , *LONGITUDINAL method , *MANIPULATION therapy , *SCIENTIFIC observation , *PHYSICAL therapy education , *PHYSICAL therapy for children , *RESEARCH funding , *VIDEO recording , *EARLY intervention (Education) , *QUANTITATIVE research , *SOCIAL support , *INTER-observer reliability , *EARLY medical intervention , *DATA analysis software , *MANN Whitney U Test , *INTRACLASS correlation - Abstract
Aims: The aim of our observational longitudinal study is to evaluate changes over time in standard pediatric physical therapy (PPT) for infants at risk of neurodevelopmental disorders. Methods: Treatment sessions in two time periods (2003-2005 [n = 22] and 2008-2014 [n = 16]) were video recorded and analyzed quantitatively in five categories: neuromotor actions, educational actions, communication, position, and situation of treatment session. Differences in percentages of time spent on therapeutic actions between periods were tested with Mann-Whitney U and Hodges Lehmann's tests. Results: No significant changes appeared in the main categories of neuromotor actions. Time spent on not-specified educational actions toward caregivers (median from 99% to 81%, p =.042) and not-specified communication (median from 72% to 52%, p =.002) decreased. Consequently, time spent on specific educational actions (caregiver training and coaching; median from 1% to 19%, p =.042) and specific communication (information exchange, instruct, provide feedback; median from 21% to 38%, p =.007) increased. Infant position changed only minimally: time spent on transitions—that is, change of position—decreased slightly over time (median from 7% to 6%, p =.042). Situation of treatment session did not change significantly over time. Conclusions: Neuromotor actions in PPT remained largely stable over time. Specific educational actions and communication increased, indicating larger family involvement during treatment sessions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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15. Effect of early intervention on functional outcome at school age: Follow-up and process evaluation of a randomised controlled trial in infants at risk.
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Hamer, Elisa G., Hielkema, Tjitske, Bos, Arend F., Dirks, Tineke, Hooijsma, Siebrigje J., Reinders-Messelink, Heleen A., Toonen, Rivka F., and Hadders-Algra, Mijna
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SCHOOL entrance age , *EARLY medical intervention , *FOLLOW-up studies (Medicine) , *CLINICAL trials , *DEVELOPMENTAL disabilities , *CHILD development , *DISABILITIES , *COMPARATIVE studies , *RESEARCH methodology , *MEDICAL cooperation , *PHYSICAL therapy , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *RESEARCH , *EARLY intervention (Education) , *EVALUATION research ,TREATMENT of developmental disabilities - Abstract
Background: The long-term effect of early intervention in infants at risk for developmental disorders is unclear. The VIP project (n=46, originally) evaluated by means of a randomised controlled trial the effect of the family centred early intervention programme COPCA (Coping with and Caring for infants with special needs) in comparison to that of traditional infant physiotherapy (TIP).Aims: To evaluate the effect of early intervention on functional outcome at school age.Methods and Procedures: Parents of 40 children (median age 8.3years) participated in this follow-up study. Outcome was assessed with a standardised parental interview (Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scale) and questionnaires (Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire, Child Behaviour Checklist, Utrechtse Coping List, and questions on educational approach). Quantified video information on physiotherapeutic actions during infancy was available.Outcomes and Results: Child functional outcome in the two randomised groups was similar. Process evaluation revealed that some physiotherapeutic actions were associated with child mobility and parental educational approach at follow-up: e.g., training and instructing were associated with worse mobility.Conclusions and Implications: Functional outcome at school age after early intervention with COPCA is similar to that after TIP. However, some specific physiotherapeutic actions, in particular the physiotherapist's approach, are associated with outcome.What This Paper Adds: Early intervention is generally applied in infants at risk for developing disorders, with the aim of improving overall functional outcome. However, little is known on the long-term effect. The VIP project evaluated by means of a randomised controlled trial the effect of the family centred early intervention programme COPCA (Coping with and Caring for infants with special needs) in comparison to that of traditional infant physical therapy (TIP). Outcome at 18months corrected age was virtually similar. Process evaluation of the physiotherapy actions revealed that some characteristics of COPCA were associated with improved developmental outcome at 18months. This paper presents data on functional outcome at school age (median 8.3years) in 87% of the original participants. Outcome of infants who received three months of COPCA and that of infants who received three months of TIP was similar. Yet, parents of families who had received the COPCA intervention still more often used a trial and error approach when the child learned a new skill than parents of children who had received TIP. Process evaluation showed that more time spent on caregiver training and strict instructions during early intervention was associated with worse mobility. Four other physiotherapeutic actions were associated with parental educational approach. None of the neuromotor actions were associated with child outcome at school age. We conclude that long-term outcome after three months of COPCA or TIP is similar. However, our study does suggest that the professional approach of the physiotherapist can make a difference. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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16. Effect of early intervention in infants at very high risk of cerebral palsy: a systematic review.
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Hadders‐Algra, Mijna, Boxum, Anke G, Hielkema, Tjitske, Hamer, Elisa G, and Hadders-Algra, Mijna
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EARLY medical intervention ,CEREBRAL palsy ,INFANT health services ,CHILDREN with cerebral palsy ,NEURODEVELOPMENTAL treatment for infants ,MEDICAL quality control ,META-analysis ,DISEASE risk factors ,CEREBRAL palsy treatment ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,BIBLIOGRAPHIC databases ,EARLY intervention (Education) ,FERRANS & Powers Quality of Life Index - Abstract
Aim: First, to systematically review the evidence on the effect of intervention applied during the first postnatal year in infants with or at very high risk of cerebral palsy (CP) on child and family outcome. Second, to assess whether type and dosing of intervention modify the effect of intervention.Method: Relevant literature was identified by searching the PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL databases. Selection criteria included infants younger than 12 months corrected age with or at very high risk of CP. Methodological quality including risk of bias was scrutinized.Results: Thirteen papers met the inclusion criteria. Seven studies with moderate to high methodological quality were analysed in detail; they evaluated neurodevelopmental treatment only (n=2), multisensory stimulation (n=1), developmental stimulation (n=2), and multifaceted interventions consisting of a mix of developmental stimulation, support of parent-infant interaction, and neurodevelopmental treatment (n=2). The heterogeneity precluded conclusions. Yet, two suggestions emerged: (1) dosing may be critical for effectiveness; (2) multifaceted intervention may offer best opportunities for child and family.Interpretation: The literature on early intervention in very high-risk infants with sufficient methodological quality is limited, heterogeneous, and provides weak evidence on the effect. More studies are urgently needed. Suggestions for future research are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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17. Slow pupillary light responses in infants at high risk of cerebral palsy were associated with periventricular leukomalacia and neurological outcome.
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Hamer, Elisa G., Vermeulen, R. Jeroen, Dijkstra, Linze J., Hielkema, Tjitske, Kos, Claire, Bos, Arend F., and Hadders‐Algra, Mijna
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CEREBRAL palsy ,DIAGNOSIS of neonatal diseases ,PERIVENTRICULAR leukomalacia ,INFANT development ,BRAIN imaging ,DISEASE risk factors - Abstract
Aim: Having observed slow pupillary light responses (PLRs) in infants at high risk of cerebral palsy, we retrospectively evaluated whether these were associated with specific brain lesions or unfavourable outcomes.Methods: We carried out neurological examinations on 30 infants at very high risk of cerebral palsy five times until the corrected age of 21 months, classifying each PLR assessment as normal or slow. The predominant reaction during development was determined for each infant. Neonatal brain scans were classified based on the type of brain lesion. Developmental outcome was evaluated at 21 months of corrected age with a neurological examination, the Bayley Scales of Infant Development Second Edition and the Infant Motor Profile.Results: Of the 30 infants, 16 developed cerebral palsy. Predominantly slow PLRs were observed in eight infants and were associated with periventricular leukomalacia (p = 0.007), cerebral palsy (p = 0.039), bilateral cerebral palsy (p = 0.001), poorer quality of motor behaviour (p < 0.0005) and poorer cognitive outcome (p = 0.045).Conclusion: This explorative study suggested that predominantly slow PLR in infants at high risk of cerebral palsy were associated with periventricular leukomalacia and poorer developmental outcome. Slow PLR might be an expression of white matter damage, resulting in dysfunction of the complex cortico-subcortical circuitries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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18. GMFM in Infancy.
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Hielkema, Tjitske, Hamer, Elisa G., Ebbers-Dekkers, Ilse, Dirks, Tineke, Maathuis, Carel G.b., Reinders-Messelink, Heleen A., Geertzen, Jan H.b., and Hadders-Algra, Mijna
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- 2013
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19. LEARN 2 MOVE 0-2 years: effects of a new intervention program in infants at very high risk for cerebral palsy; a randomized controlled trial.
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Hielkema, Tjitske, Hamer, Elisa G., Reinders-Messelink, Heleen A., Maathuis, Carel G. B., Bos, Arend F., Dirks, Tineke, Doormaal, Lily van, Verheijden, Johannes, Vlaskamp, Carla, Lindeman, Eline, and Hadders-Algra, Mijna
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CEREBRAL palsy ,BRAIN damage ,RANDOMIZED controlled trials ,PHYSICAL therapy ,PEDIATRICS - Abstract
Background: It is widely accepted that infants at risk for cerebral palsy need paediatric physiotherapy. However, there is little evidence for the efficacy of physiotherapeutic intervention. Recently, a new intervention program, COPCA (Coping with and Caring for infants with special needs - a family centered program), was developed. COPCA has educational and motor goals. A previous study indicated that the COPCA-approach is associated with better developmental outcomes for infants at high risk for developmental disorders. LEARN 2 MOVE 0-2 years evaluates the efficacy and the working mechanisms of the COPCA program in infants at very high risk for cerebral palsy in comparison to the efficacy of traditional infant physiotherapy in a randomized controlled trial. The objective is to evaluate the effects of both intervention programs on motor, cognitive and daily functioning of the child and the family and to get insight in the working elements of early intervention methods. Methods/design: Infants are included at the corrected age of 1 to 9 months and randomized into a group receiving COPCA and a group receiving traditional infant physiotherapy. Both interventions are given once a week during one year. Measurements are performed at baseline, during and after the intervention period and at the corrected age of 21 months. Primary outcome of the study is the Infant Motor Profile, a qualitative evaluation instrument of motor behaviour in infancy. Secondary measurements focus on activities and participation, body functions and structures, family functioning, quality of life and working mechanisms. To cope with the heterogeneity in physiotherapy, physiotherapeutic sessions are video-recorded three times (baseline, after 6 months and at the end of the intervention period). Physiotherapeutic actions will be quantified and related to outcome. Discussion: LEARN 2 MOVE 0-2 years evaluates and explores the effects of COPCA and TIP. Whatever the outcome of the project, it will improve our understanding of early intervention in children with cerebral palsy. Such knowledge is a prerequisite for tailor-made guidance of children with CP and their families. Trial registration: The trial is registered under NTR1428. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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20. The tonic response to the infant knee jerk as an early sign of cerebral palsy.
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Hamer, Elisa G., La Bastide-Van Gemert, Sacha, Boxum, Anke G., Dijkstra, Linze J., Hielkema, Tjitske, Jeroen Vermeulen, R., and Hadders-Algra, Mijna
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CEREBRAL palsy , *INFANT diseases , *KNEE jerk , *MOVEMENT disorders , *INFANT development - Abstract
Background: Early identification of infants at risk of cerebral palsy (CP) is desirable in order to provide early intervention. We previously demonstrated differences in knee jerk responses between 3-month-old high risk and typically developing infants.Aims: To improve early identification by investigating whether the presence of tonic responses (continuous muscle activity occurring after the typical phasic response), clonus or contralateral responses to the knee jerk during infancy is associated with CP.Study Design: Longitudinal EMG-study.Subjects: We included 34 high-risk infants (median gestational age 31.9 weeks) who participated in the LEARN2MOVE 0-2 years trial.Outcome Measures: Video-recorded knee jerk EMG-assessments were performed during infancy (1-4 times). Developmental outcome was assessed at 21 months corrected age (CA). Binomial generalized estimating equations models with repeated measurements were fitted using predictor variables.Results: Infants who later were diagnosed with CP (n = 18) showed more often than infants who were not diagnosed with CP i) tonic responses - from 4 months CA onwards, ii) clonus - from 13 months CA onwards, and iii) contralateral responses - from 15 months CA onwards.Limitations: The main limitation is the relatively small sample size.Conclusions: The assessment of tonic responses to the knee jerk using EMG may be a valuable add-on tool to appraise a high risk of CP. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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21. Postural adjustments in infants at very high risk for cerebral palsy before and after developing the ability to sit independently.
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Boxum, Anke G., van Balen, Lieke C., Dijkstra, Linze-Jaap, Hamer, Elisa G., Hielkema, Tjitske, Reinders-Messelink, Heleen A., and Hadders-Algra, Mijna
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CEREBRAL palsy , *INFANT diseases , *POSTURE disorders , *MEDICAL literature , *LONGITUDINAL method , *DISEASE prevalence , *CLINICAL trials , *DISEASE risk factors - Abstract
Background Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have impaired postural control. Posture is controlled in two levels: direction-specificity, and fine-tuning of direction-specific adjustments, including recruitment order. Literature suggests that direction-specificity might be a prerequisite for independent sitting. Aim To study development of postural adjustments in infants at very high risk for CP (VHR-infants) during developing the ability to sit independently. Method In a longitudinal study surface electromyograms of the neck-, trunk- and arm muscles of 11 VHR-infants and 11 typically developing (TD) infants were recorded during reaching in sitting before and after developing the ability to sit unsupported (median ages: VHR 8.0 and 14.9 months; TD 5.7 and 10.4 months). Sessions were video-recorded. Results In VHR- and TD-infants the prevalence of direction-specific adjustments and recruitment order did not change when the infant learned to sit independently. In VHR-infants able to sit independently more successful reaching was associated with a higher frequency of bottom-up recruitment (Spearman's rho = 0.828, p = 0.006) and a lower frequency of simultaneous recruitment (Spearman's rho = - 0.701, p = 0.035), but not with more direction-specificity. In TD-infants not able to sit independently, more successful reaching was associated with higher rates of direction-specific adjustments at the neck level (Spearman's rho = 0.778, p = 0.014), but not with recruitment order. Conclusions In VHR- and TD-infants postural adjustments during reaching in terms of direction-specificity and recruitment order are not related to development of independent sitting. Postural adjustments are associated with success of reaching, be it in a different way for VHR- and TD-infants. Clinical trial registration number: NTR1428. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. GMFM in infancy: age-specific limitations and adaptations.
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Hielkema T, Hamer EG, Ebbers-Dekkers I, Dirks T, Maathuis CG, Reinders-Messelink HA, Geertzen JH, and Hadders-Algra M
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- Cerebral Palsy psychology, Female, Humans, Infant, Male, Psychometrics, Reproducibility of Results, Risk Factors, Cerebral Palsy physiopathology, Child Development physiology, Disability Evaluation, Motor Skills physiology, Physical Therapy Modalities
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Purpose: To evaluate longitudinal applicability of the gross motor function measure (GMFM) in infants younger than 2 years., Methods: Twelve infants at very high risk for cerebral palsy were enrolled between 1 and 9 months corrected age. The children were assessed 4 times during 1 year with the GMFM-66, GMFM-88, and other neuromotor tests., Results: Longitudinal use of the GMFM in infancy was hampered by age and function-specific limitations. The GMFM-66 differentiated less at lower-ability levels than at higher-ability levels. The GMFM-88 demonstrated flattening of the developmental curve when infants had developed more motor abilities. We formulated adaptations for the longitudinal use of GMFM in infancy., Conclusions: To facilitate use of the GMFM in infancy, an adapted version may be an option. Further research is required to assess reliability and validity, and in particular, the sensitivity to change of the suggested adaptations.
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