Effect of Sensory Integration on Attention Span Among Children with Infantile Hemiplegia

Overview

Journal Int J Health Sci (Qassim)

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2019 May 25

PMID 31123437

Citations 4

Authors

Faizan Zaffar Kashoo

Mehrunnisha Ahmad

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Abstract

Objective: Normal sensory perception and environmental stimuli play an important role in learning and development of basic milestones among children. The current research aimed to explore the effects of sensory integration on attention span among children with infantile hemiplegia (IH).

Methods: Quasi-experimental research design with a control group. 17 children who had left-sided IH visiting the Rehabilitation Centre were recruited for the study (sample of convenience) after their parental consent. The 12-15-year-old children were randomly assigned to the experimental group ( = 9) and control group ( = 8). A 10-treatment session of sensory integration training was provided to the children in the experimental group whereas the control group received conventional physical therapy. The conventional therapy which consisted of gait training, exercise sessions on Swiss Ball, stretching, and Mat exercises. The Stroop color-word test was used to assess attention span among the children. The data obtained from the assessment were analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance.

Results: The statistical test showed a significant difference in attention span ( > 0.0001) between the experimental group and the control group. Highlights: Sensory integration showed a positive effect on attention among children with left IH. There was a significant difference between the experimental and control group on attention span. Change in the scores is improved and retained after 4 months follow-up.

Conclusion: Sensory integration practice among children with left-sided IH lead to improvement in their attention span.

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