Clinical characteristics, functional impact and caregivers’ priorities in Malaysian children with dystonic cerebral palsy
Husna Musa, Nor Hanim Mohamad Hanapi, Poorani Anandakrishnan, Suhaila Omar, Teik Beng Khoo · 2026
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Description
Husna Musa and four co-authors described the clinical picture and daily burden of dystonic cerebral palsy in Malaysian children, and asked caregivers what matters most to them, in this 2026 study. The condition twists posture with unwanted muscle contractions and brings many side problems, while good treatments are few. The team studied fifty children aged four to eighteen.
Standard scales graded the children's unwanted movements and daily limits. Most children sat at the more severe end of every function scale. Worse movement scores tracked with heavier daily impact. Caregivers' top concerns reached beyond walking and mobility. The authors say services should be shaped around these family priorities, not just around motor goals.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Husna Musa, Nor Hanim Mohamad Hanapi, Poorani Anandakrishnan, Suhaila Omar, Teik Beng Khoo |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 19 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |