Optimising the motor outcomes of infants with cerebral palsy using environmental and goal oriented interventions

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1018027

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Cerebral palsy is the most common physical disability in childhood. Early diagnosis enables intervention when the brain is developing. Current early intervention has little impact on movement. This research tests the effectiveness of “goal-directed training” and enriched environments by: systematically reviewing literature, piloting the intervention, conducting a clinical trial and interviewing parents. Findings have the potential to improve the outcomes of the 700 new cases diagnosed each year.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2011

End Date: 01-01-2014

Funding Scheme: Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $116,563.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Paediatrics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

brain injury | cerebral palsy | cerebral palsy treatments | early intervention | environmental intervention | motor development | motor disability | neuroplasticity | randomised controlled trial (RCT)

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