Comparison of Motor Functions and Quality of Life According to Feeding Type in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Motor Functional Level and Quality of Life According to Feeding Types in Children With Cerebral Palsy

The aim of this study is to compare motor functions and quality of life of the children, and anxiety and depression levels of caregivers according to feeding type of children with cerebral palsy.

The aim of this study is to compare motor functions and quality of life of the children, and anxiety and depression levels of caregivers according to feeding type of children with cerebral palsy. Children will be divided into two groups: children with oral feeding and children with non-oral feeding, according to Functional Oral Intake Scale. Gross Motor Function Classification System will be used for classify children according to gross motor function, Gross Motor Function Measurement will be used for evaluate gross motor functions, and parent-reported Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory will be used for evaluate quality of life of children. To measure caregivers' anxiety and depression levels will be assessed by using Beck Depression Inventory and Beck Anxiety Inventory. Parametric or non-parametric tests will be applied according to the variables distribution. Through this analyses, determination of the difference between feeding type groups and other categorical and continuous variables will be decided.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children who were diagnosed with CP
• Aged between 5-18 years
• Must have cooperation
• Feed by orally or non-orally

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having other accompanying neurodegenerative diseases.
• Acute respiratory tract infection
• Complications of enteral feeding