The Effect of Playful Physiotherapy Intervention

University of Tartu25 enrolled

Overview

The goal of this quasi-experimental study is to evaluate the changes in emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial functioning of children aged 7-12 following a playful physiotherapy intervention. The study focused on the potential effects of a play- and body-based intervention on children's daily functioning, based on parent-reported assessments The main question\[s\] it aims to answer \[is/are\]: Participants will be evaluated based on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and KIDSCREEN-27 before and after the playful physiotherapy intervention programme.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 7 YearsMax age: 12 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 5-12 years; * Clinical diagnosis: ADHD, ASD, behavioral regulation difficulties, and/or social adaptation difficulties in group settings; * Participation in physiotherapy at ProVida Clinic or assessment by the clinic's rehabilitation team regarding suitability for participation; * Ability to participate in movement- and play-based activities in a group format; * Proficiency in Estonian; * No prior participation in a similar group. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute or chronic medical condition that prevents active participation; * Severe cognitive or sensory impairment that prevents understanding of activities or safe participation; * Situations in which the child's participation may disrupt group functioning or compromise safety.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Quality of life of the participants

Quality of life of the participants is evaluated by their parents using KIDSCREEN-27

Time frame: Baseline and to the end of the intervention at 6 weeks

Positive and negative aspects of psychosocial functioning of the participants

Positive and negative aspects of participants' psychosocial functioning is evaluated bu their parents using SDQ scale.