Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study aims to describe the role of the seat corset in managing children with cerebral palsy and to highlight the significance of post-prescription monitoring of the seat corset. Methods and patients: This descriptive, cross-sectional, observational study included 30 children with cerebral palsy, followed at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department of Mohammed VI University Hospital in Marrakech over a 1-year period. Demographic and clinical data were collected through direct interviews with eligible patients. Results: The average age of the patients was 7.07 years, with 66.7% being male. All had cerebral palsy, with 80% classified as GMFCS stage V. Most parents (76%) were satisfied with the seat corset's comfort, installation, and practicality. Dissatisfaction (from 8 parents) was due to poor fit, underlining the need for post-prescription monitoring. Conclusion: Our study shows that prescribing and monitoring seat corsets improve care for children with cerebral palsy.
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4409402826