Gamified Occupational Therapy for Adolescents With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Gamified Occupational Therapy for Adolescents With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

This research aims to improve the quality of life, occupational performance, occupational satisfaction and emotional health of young people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy compared to the classical occupational therapy program. The findings are planned to shed light on the development of new and effective strategies in the rehabilitation of adolescents with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
• To be literate in Turkish
• To have scored 27 points or more on the Modified Mini Mental Test
• Having a computer, tablet and internet connection
• Volunteering to participate in the study by their parents and reading and signing the informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having a neurological disease other than Duchenne muscular dystrophy and/or another diagnosed neurological disease accompanying Duchenne muscular dystrophy
• Having a cooperation problem that prevents completing the assessments for any reason
• Difficulty understanding and speaking the Turkish language