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Article type: Research Article
Authors: Barak, Sharona; b; * | Silberg, Tamarb; c | Gerner, Mayab | Eisenstein, Etzyonab | Bardach, Chen Arzonib | Yissar, Tamarb | Landa, Janab; d
Affiliations: [a] Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel | [b] Pediatric Rehabilitation, The Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel | [c] Department of Psychology, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, Israel | [d] The Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Sharon Barak, Pediatric Rehabilitation, The Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, 5265601, Israel. Tel.: +972 507755657; Fax: +972 35302045; E-mail: [email protected].
Abstract: PURPOSE:The current study’s aims were to (1) examine long-distance walking ability (6-minute walking test [6MWT]) and walking hemodynamic responses (i.e., heart rate) among youth with functional neurological symptom disorder (FNSD) before and after an integrative pediatric rehabilitation (IPR) program; and (2) explore factors predicting improvement in walking ability. METHODS:Thirty-one youth with FNSD participating in an IPR program were recruited. The IPR program was activated biweekly in an ambulatory format. Study measures included the 6MWT, hemodynamic characteristics, rate of perceived exertion (RPE), pain-intensity perception, and Child’s Somatization Inventory-24 (CSI-24). All measures were conducted upon admission to the IPR and discharge. RESULTS:Findings indicated a significant increase in 6MWT distance, as well as decreases in heart rate, RPE, and pain-intensity perception from admission to discharge. At admission, CSI-24 and pain intensity predicted 6MWT distance (adjusted R2 = 0.68). Pain intensity predicted discharge 6MWT distance (adjusted R2 = 0.18). Initial 6MWT predicted changes in 6MWT distance from admission to discharge (adjusted R2 = 0.33). CONCLUSION:Using an integrative rehabilitation approach increases walking distance and decreases pain-related symptoms in youth with FNSD, emphasizing the need for collaboration between physical therapists and pediatric psychologists. Moreover, changes in walking ability may increase participation and thus should be the focus of IPR.
Keywords: Gait, pain, pediatrics, physical therapy, somatization
DOI: 10.3233/PRM-210107
Journal: Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 433-446, 2022
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