EVALUATING THE EFFICACY OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS IN TAILORING AND ENHANCING THE REHABILITATION INTERVENTIONS AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY; A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRAIL

Abstract

Background and Objective: Rehabilitation training through mobile applications could reduce mobility limitations and improve recreational participation. This study aimed to test the efficacy of mobile applications in tailoring and enhancing rehabilitation interventions for paediatrics patients with cerebral palsy.

Method and Materials: A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 36 children with cerebral palsy in different rehabilitation hospitals consisting of control group, which received rehabilitation exercises at home by parents or caregivers, and experimental group, which receive rehabilitation via a mobile application by parents , A PEDI- CAT and QUIS questionnaire was used to find out that the usability and efficacy of mobile applications. Convenient sampling technique was used to collect data.

Results: Data was taken at three different points first at base line, after six weeks and after twelve weeks. The experimental group's initial score was 41.89 (SD = 3.984), whereas the control group's score was 39.11 (SD =2.908); the mean difference was 2.78; p =.023. The experimental group's mean increased to 46.44 (SD = 3.869) in week six, while the control group's mean increased to 42.06 (SD= 2.754). The experimental group's mean at 12 weeks was 50.67 (SD = 3.911), whereas the control group was 45.78 (SD = 2.390) P < 0.001 indicated statistical significance results.

Conclusion: The study concluded that paediatric patients with cerebral palsy used mobile applications for 12 weeks at home with the help of parents or caregivers experienced statistically significant improvements in mobility.