2024, Vol. 5, Issue 1, Part A
Effect of functional chewing training via telemode in children with cerebral palsy: A preliminary study
Author(s): Kavya Vijayan and Swapna Narayanan
Abstract: In the area of pediatric feeding disorders, studies investigating the efficacy of feeding therapy delivered through telepractice are very much limited. The present study attempts to assess the effects of a chewing training program across timelines via clinician-delivered telepractice in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP). The baseline was established by using various tools including Test of Mastication and Swallowing Solids in Children and surface electromyography. Also, the texture progression and functional feeding abilities were assessed. Using the framework provided, 20 sessions of intensive Functional Chewing Training (FCT) was conducted via tele-mode (online). FCT is a multicomponent program to improve chewing abilities which integrates impairment-based and adaptive components. The results revealed that chewing therapy via telepractice led to improved masticatory efficiency, food texture progression and functional feeding abilities. The results of the Friedman test revealed a significant improvement in parameters in the pre-versus post-therapy and pre-versus follow-up conditions (p≤0.05). Thus, the program carried out as telepractice is a feasible and cost-effective option for children with CP who have compromised locomotory abilities.
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How to cite this article:
Kavya Vijayan and Swapna Narayanan. Effect of functional chewing training via telemode in children with cerebral palsy: A preliminary study. International Journal of Childhood and Development Disorders. 2024; 5(1): 13-19.
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