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Neuropediatrics 2024; 55(06): 420-423
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1788983
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Assessment and Prognostic Resources for Gross Motor Development in a Child with Cerebral Palsy Related to Congenital Zika Syndrome

Paloma A. Ventura 
1   Post-Graduation Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Bahia School of Medicine, Salvador, Brazil
2   SARAH Network of Rehabilitation Hospital, Salvador, Brazil
,
Alessandra L. de Carvalho
2   SARAH Network of Rehabilitation Hospital, Salvador, Brazil
,
Cristiana M. Nascimento-Carvalho
1   Post-Graduation Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Bahia School of Medicine, Salvador, Brazil
3   Department of Pediatrics, Federal University of Bahia School of Medicine, Salvador, Brazil
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Abstract

This article describes how the Gross Motor Ability Estimator (GMAE) software can provide important information based on the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM)-66 score of a child with congenital Zika syndrome.

A child was assessed at 9, 17, and 25 months of age through the GMFM-66. At 2 years, the child's gross motor ability was estimated and classified according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS).

At 2 years of age, the child in this case required assistance to roll and was unable to maintain antigravity trunk posture in sitting position, typical abilities of GMFCS level V.

GMAE can be useful to guide health professionals that care for children with lifelong physical and developmental care needs. This is the first study that demonstrated how to use the GMAE in this specific population.

Keywords

Gross Motor Ability Estimator - Gross Motor Function Measure - item map by difficulty order - congenital Zika syndrome - cerebral palsy - motor prognosis


Publication History

Received: 09 April 2024

Accepted: 25 July 2024

Article published online:
16 August 2024

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