Intensive Bimanual Intervention for Children Who Have Undergone Hemispherectomy: A Pilot Study.

Publication Type	Academic Article
Authors	Robert M, Ferre C, Chin K, Brandao M, Carmel J, Araneda R, Bleyenheuft Y, Friel K, Gordon A
Journal	Pediatr Phys Ther
Volume	33
Issue	3
Pagination	120-127
Date Published	07/01/2021
ISSN	1538-005X
Keywords	Cerebral Palsy, Hemispherectomy
Abstract	PURPOSE: To conduct a pilot study to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of an intensive bimanual intervention on upper limb function in children who have undergone hemispherectomy. METHODS: Thirteen children received 90 hours of intensive bimanual training (Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy, HABIT). The Jebsen-Taylor Test of Hand Function (JTTHF), Box and Block Test (BBT), Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA), ABILHAND-Kids, and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) were assessed by a masked clinician twice before, immediately, and 6 months after treatment. RESULTS: Significant improvements over time were found in the JTTHF, AHA, ABILHAND-Kids, and COPM. CONCLUSION: Completion of HABIT was feasible for children with hemispherectomy. Improvement of bimanual function and functional goals can be related to the nature of the activities prioritized in HABIT training.
DOI	10.1097/PEP.0000000000000804
PubMed ID	34151886