Investigation of the Relationship Between Executive Functions and Occupational Performance of Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Investigation of the Relationship Between Executive Functions and Occupational Performance of Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

The effects of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and its treatments on executive functions and occupational performance are under-mentioned in the literature. The researches believe that developmental and cognitive research is needed to identify interventions for children with DMD to identify and adapt to both individual and social environments, including self-care, productivity and leisure activities. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine executive functions and occupational performance in children with DMD and compare them with healthy controls.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being diagnosed with DMD
• Volunteering to participate in the study by their parents and reading and signing the informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having a neuromuscular disease other than DMD and/or another diagnosed neuromuscular disease accompanying DMD
• The family and/or the child has problems with cooperation in completing the assessments for any reason
• Difficulty understanding and speaking the Turkish language