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. 2023 Jun;33(2):551-577.
doi: 10.1007/s11065-022-09550-7. Epub 2022 Aug 16.

Interventions with an Impact on Cognitive Functions in Cerebral Palsy: a Systematic Review

Montse Blasco  1   2   3 , María García-Galant  1   2   3 , Alba Berenguer-González  1 , Xavier Caldú  1   2   3 , Miquel Arqué  1 , Olga Laporta-Hoyos  1   2   3 , Júlia Ballester-Plané  1   2   3 , Júlia Miralbell  1   2   3 , María Ángeles Jurado  1   2   3 , Roser Pueyo  4   5   6
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Interventions with an Impact on Cognitive Functions in Cerebral Palsy: a Systematic Review

Montse Blasco et al. Neuropsychol Rev. 2023 Jun.

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Abstract

This systematic review aimed at investigating those interventions that impact on cognitive functioning in children and adults with cerebral palsy (CP). A systematic database search was conducted and twenty-eight studies suitable for inclusion were identified, of which only nine were randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Among all the studies included, ten were multi-modal (cognitive and physical tasks), eleven physical, five cognitive, and two alternative and augmentative communication interventions. The evidence suggests that multi-modal and physical interventions improve general cognitive functioning. Multi-modal and cognitive interventions have an impact on visual perception. Both interventions, together with physical interventions have an effect on a specific executive function domain (inhibitory control), and only cognitive interventions improved other executive function domains such as working memory. However, no RCT assessed the effects of all executive function domains. Few studies have looked at interventions to improve memory and language, and there is a scarcity of long-term research. Future RCTs must be of higher quality and better account for age and sex differences, as well as the clinical heterogeneity of CP. To date, there is evidence that multi-modal, cognitive or physical interventions have an impact on general cognitive functioning, visual perception and executive functions in children with CP, which may support their cognitive development.The protocol was registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO): CRD42020152616.

Keywords: Cerebral palsy; Cognitive functions; Intervention; Systematic review.

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