EFFECTIVENESS OF VESTIBULAR STIMULATION IN CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL COORDINATION DISORDER

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to find out the effects of vestibular stimulation in developmental coordination disorder (DCD) children. Methodology: Thirty children (n=30) were screened using the DCD questionnaire (DCDQ). After baseline screening among the 30 children, 15 were confirmed as suspects of DCD. Vestibular stimulation was given for all the 15 children. Results: It is revealed that the motor coordination was improved significantly in children with DCD. Conclusion: The present study concluded that vestibular stimulation is effective to enhance performance in tasks requiring motor coordination

NEUROMUSCULAR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE – PILOT STUDY

Objective: The aim of the current research is to evaluate the benefits of electrical stimulation of quadriceps for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Methods: Ten COPD patients were willing to get enrolled in the study and after baseline screening procedure received neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) with exercises for the bilateral lower limb. NMES is cost-effective and best be available to the population with COPD at the bedside. Results: There exist a significant increase in five sit to stand test (p<0.01), 6-min walk test (p<0.05), and clinical COPD questionnaire (p<0.05), followed by the application of NMES. Conclusion: NMES has no impact and stress over the respiratory system and it is a gold standard exercise training modality in improving quality of life and satisfaction for people with COPD in rural locations where access to hospitalization is limited

Validation of diagnostic assessment tool for developmental coordination disorder

Objective:  To establish the validity of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) assessment tool in Indian context Method: This study was a quantitative research design. Thirty samples were included through simple random sampling to examine concurrent validity and discriminant validity of diagnostic assessment tool for developmental coordination disorder  Results: Data was analyzed using SPSS (version 30). There was a positive correlation between Diagnostic assessment tool for developmental coordination disorder and BOT-2. There was significant difference in typically developing and developmental coordination sample on diagnostic tool for developmental coordination disorder. Conclusion: Diagnostic tool for developmental coordination disorder has good concurrent validity and correctly discriminate typically developing sample performance from Developmental coordination sample. It depicts that discriminant validity was adequate. Further normative and validation studies can be done to strengthen psychometric properties

Development of diagnostic assessment tool for developmental coordination disorder

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to develop diagnostic assessment tool for Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Method: Methodological research, quantitative research design. Diagnostic assessment tool for Developmental coordination disorder was developed based on literature review and expert opinion. Content reliability was established through item-item analysis with 50 samples. Test-retest reliability of DCD diagnostic tool was examined in 3 week interval with 30 samples. Interrater reliability of DCD diagnostic assessment tool was examined with 30 samples. Results: DCD diagnostic assessment tool has 5 subtest with 25 items. There was positive correlation between each items and subtest of DCD diagnostic assessment tool. Test-retest reliability and interrater reliability of DCD diagnostic assessment tool was adequate. Conclusion: Diagnostic assessment tool for Developmental coordination assessment tool has good content reliability, interrater and test-retest reliability.  Further study can be conducted with large sample size to strength psychomotor abilities of DCD diagnostic assessment tool

Effectiveness of an Occupational Therapy Memory Strategy Education Group Intervention on Memory Difficulties and Activities of Daily Living Performance among the Geriatric Population: A Quasi-experimental Study

Introduction: Memory deficits are one of the common indications of cognitive aging, and they are an essential component for completing day-to-day activities in an effective, timely, and safe manner. Disturbances in memory can have a major impact on an individual’s performance in all areas of occupation. Memory alterations have a substantial influence on numerous elements of everyday living, including sentiments and conceptions of self, connections with others, participation in Activities of Daily Living (ADL), and engagement in leisure activities. Aim: To determine the effectiveness of an occupational therapy Memory Strategy Education Group (MSEG) intervention on memory difficulties and its impact on ADL performance among the geriatric population. Materials and Methods: The present quasi-experimental pre-post-test pilot study was conducted at Department of Occupational Therapy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India. A total of 10 participants aged 60 years and above were recruited from a community setting through convenience sampling and were divided into an experimental group (n=5) and a control group (n=5). The experimental group participants received MSEG intervention, while the control group participants received conventional occupational therapy memory intervention for three weeks. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), Contextual Memory Test (CMT), and Functional Independence Measure (FIM) were used to measure occupational performance, memory, and ADL. The outcome measure scores within groups were analysed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and the comparison of outcome measures between the groups was analysed using the MannWhitney U test. An alpha level of p=0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 24.0 version was used to analyse the data. Results: In the present study, a total of 10 participants from the age group of 60-75 years (mean age=67.4 years) were included, and each group (control and experimental) consisted of five participants (3 males and 2 females). The results showed that there was a significant difference (p<0.05) between the post-test scores of the experimental and control groups in COPM-Performance and CMT (p=0.032; p=0.018, respectively). However, there was no statistically significant difference (p>0.05) in the post-test scores of the experimental and control groups in FIM (p=0.347). Further analysis revealed a clinically significant difference between the control and experimental groups in post-test scores. Conclusion: The results of the study concluded that the MSEG intervention is effective in improving memory difficulties in the geriatric population but had a lesser effect on improving ADL performance

Effectiveness of MusicGlove on Motor and Psychological Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease: A Quasi-experimental Study

Introduction: Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease commonly experience both physical and psychological effects, which subsequently affect their ability to perform daily activities and overall wellbeing. MusicGlove is an emerging adjunct proposed to address the motor issues but also the psychological ones with references to improving motivation and participation in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. Aim: To determine the effectiveness of the MusicGlove on hand dexterity and the psychological response in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental study was performed on 40 individuals with Parkinson disease January 2021 to June 2021 from local community settings in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, India. They were recruited and divided into a control group (n=20) and experimental group (n=20). Hand dexterity and psychological responses were assessed using the Box and Block Test (BBT), Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI), and Apathy Inventory (AI) as pre and post-test measures. Both groups received conventional occupational therapy for three weeks in total, and in addition to this, the experimental group received the MusicGlove. The control group included muscle stretching and strengthening activities with therapeutic putty and using activities such as connecting circles where the subject is given a sheet of paper with 25 circles, each containing 25 numbers or letters. They were asked to connect these in ascending, alternating numerical, and alphabetical order. Sessions were conducted for 30 minutes with two sets of repetitions. Descriptive statistics were used to examine data using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24.0. Results: The study results revealed that there was no statistically significant difference found between the groups but clinically significant differences were found between the groups with post-test scores on motor symptoms that were measured by BBT: μ=-1.2534, p=0.211 (BBT Dominant); μ=-0.9400, p-value=0.3472 (BBT Non Dominant), and psychological symptoms that were measured by BDI; (μ=-1.0445, p-value=0.2983) and AI; (μ=-1.0445, p-value=0.9203). Conclusion: The study concluded that conventional occupational therapy along with MusicGlove was effective in improving hand dexterity and psychological responses in Parkinson’s disease patients. Also, further study needs to be conducted to warrant its long-term impact of intervention on hand dexterity and psychological responses

EVALUATING THE IMMEDIATE EFFECTS OF DEEP PRESSURE ON CHILDREN DEVELOPMENTAL COORDINATION DISORDER: DEMONSTRATING INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES

Objective: However, every occupational therapist used deep pressure for treating children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD). It has been used widely in the therapy aspect, but there is limited research evaluating the immediate effects of deep pressure. The current study aims to evaluate the immediate effects of deep pressure on children with DCD. Methodology: Pre-test and post-test design was employed; mood and behavior were assessed for 20 children with DCD before and after deep pressure sessions. Results: Five children responded with positive result on all the domains following deep pressure. Four showed positive result on three out of five domains. Sufficient information was available from eight participants. Three showed beneficial results statistically. A non-parametric technique (Tau-U) was used for the analysis. Conclusion: Deep pressure has high relevance to clinical practice and appears to be of immediate benefit to this population with DCD

EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PATIENT EDUCATION TO COPE UP DEPRESSION IN MENOPAUSAL STAGE

Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the impact of education to combat depression in the menopausal stage. Methods: Twenty menopausal women, aged 50–55 years were recruited through convenience sampling procedure from Kancheepuram. Zung self-rating depression scale was administered to all the participants. Results: It revealed that there was a statistical difference in post-test after education on depression (t=13.413; p= 0.00) on menopausal women. Conclusion: Depression is the common psychological symptoms that affect the women at menopausal age. The severity is due to a lack of knowledge about the symptoms and a lack of awareness to cope with the psychological symptoms

MOOD IMPAIRMENTS IN ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL COORDINATION DISORDER

Objective: Data on the consequences of adults with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) in their life span is in debate and there is no clear and significant data remains. The current study was done to examine the existence or absence of mood impairments with DCD adults. Methodology: Beck depression and Spielberger Anxiety Inventories were used as an outcome measure to evaluate the symptoms of anxiety and depression in 20 adults diagnosed with DCD with 20 typically developed peer-group population was used as a control. Results: After statistical evaluation, it has been proved that adults with DCD experience enhanced symptoms of depression, anxiety than their age-matched peers. Conclusion: This finding has added evidence that adults with DCD experience psychiatric distress and there is a need for consideration of intervention in DCD