Abstract
Introduction: Given the promising advantages of upper extremity home-based programmes in children with cerebral palsy (CP), a systematic review of the available literature on this topic is warranted. The purpose of the systematic review described in this protocol is to investigate currently available home-based occupational therapy and physiotherapy programmes regarding both their feasibility and effect.
Methods and analysis: This protocol describes a systematic review, developed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) 2015. Studies will be included in which primary data are collected, participants are children aged
Ethics and dissemination: The proposed study does not involve collection of primary data. Accordingly, no ethical approval is required. The authors will disseminate the findings of this systematic review through publication in a peer-reviewed journal and conference presentation(s).
Original language | English |
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Article number | e013687 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | BMJ Open |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2017 |
Keywords
- RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED-TRIAL
- INTERVENTIONS
- METAANALYSIS
- EFFICACY