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标题：Evaluation of the electro-dress Mollii® to affect spasticity and motor function in children with cerebral palsy: Seven experimental single-case studies with an ABAB design
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作者：Marina Arkkukangas ; Jenny Hedberg Graff ; Eva Denison 等
期刊名称：Cogent Engineering
电子版ISSN：2331-1916
出版年度：2022
卷号：9
期号：1
页码：1-17
DOI：10.1080/23311916.2022.2064587
语种：English
出版社：Taylor and Francis Ltd
摘要：There are limited non-invasive treatment options in the home environment for children with cerebral palsy (CP); thus, evaluating such treatment options is needed. We aimed to evaluate the effect of an innovative full-body suit approach for non-invasive surface electrical stimulation ES, the electro-dress Mollii®. The full-body suit was primarily designed to reduce spasticity and improve motor function through the mechanism of reciprocal inhibition among children with CP. This study involved seven experimental single-case studies with an ABAB design. Seven studies were performed among children aged 4–17 years. The primary outcome (spasticity) was analyzed using graphed data with a visual inspection, and median values were analyzed for secondary outcomes (mobility, sitting, upper limb activity, sleep, pain, and adherence to treatment). The study protocol was recorded at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04078321). Seven studies were analyzed, and the treatment with the electro-dress had little or no impact on the outcomes: spasticity, mobility, sitting, upper limb activity, sleep, and pain, in any of these seven studies. In conclusion, multiple ES treatment with the innovative electro-dress Mollii® revealed little or no observable changes on primary outcome (spasticity) in any of the seven studies. Further the possible impact on motor function is recommended to be further evaluated in future studies.
关键词：physiotherapy ;rehabilitation ;spasticity ;occupational therapy ;cerebral palsy