Association between gross motor function and quality of life in a group of Brazilian adults with cerebral palsy: an exploratory study
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Cerebral Palsy, Adults, Motor Skills, Quality of LifeAbstract
International studies indicate that gross motor
function can influence the health-related quality of life
(HRQoL) of adults with Cerebral Palsy (CP). However, HRQoL
is a complex construct that may also be influenced by cultural
factors. Objective: To verify the association between Gross
Motor Function (GMF) and HRQoL in a group of Brazilian
adults with CP. Methods: This quantitative, cross-sectional
and exploratory study included 30 individuals with CP, aged
between 18 and 54 years old, living in a small/medium-sized
municipality. Gross motor function was assessed using the the
Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), while
HRQoL was measured using the Short-Form Health Survey
(SF-36), divided into physical and mental health summaries.
Results: Better GMF explained 37% (adjusted R² = 0.373) of
the variability in HRQoL related to functional capacity, and
22% (adjusted R² = 0.221) of the physical aspects summary.
Conversely, a more compromised GMF explained 15% (adjusted
R² = 0.146) of the variability in HRQoL related to emotional
aspects. Conclusions: Better GMF partially explains higher
HRQoL related to greater physical functioning or summary
of physical aspects. On the other hand, greater impairment in GMF partially explains higher HRQoL related to emotional aspects
in adults with CP residing in a Brazilian municipality. These results
align with findings from international studies
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