International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ISSN (Online): 2319-7064 Index Copernicus Value (2013): 6.14 | Impact Factor (2015): 6.391 Volume 5 Issue 8, August 2016 www.ijsr.net Licensed Under Creative Commons Attribution CC BY Correlation of Gross Motor Function With Quality of Life in Cerebral Palsy Children of Madhya Pradesh, India Divya Khare 1 , Ankita Prajapati 2 1 Associate Professor, Ayushman College, Bhopal [Madhya Pradesh] 2 Research Scholar, Ayushman College Bhopal Abstract: Aim : To examine the quality of life according to their gross motor functional measure in children with Cerebral Palsy of Madhya Pradesh, India. Methodology : 27 subjects were selected randomly. Children with all types of cerebral palsy aged between 4-12 years at any level of motor function were included in study, out of which 25 subjects consent to participate in the study. Result : correlation is significant at the 0.05. Conclusion : Children with cerebral palsy who are more functionally dependent were found to have worse quality of life. Keywords: Cerebral Palsy, Gross Motor Function, Quality of Life 1. Introduction Cerebral Palsy is term used to describe a broad spectrum of motor disability which is non- progressive and is caused by damage to the brain at or around birth. Although the damage is non progressive, the clinical picture changes as the nervous system develops and the child grows [1] . The term cerebral refers to the brain; palsy refers to the loss or impairment of motor function. Prevalence of C.P. is in the range of 1.5 to 2.5 per 1000 live births. While exact figures are unavailable in India, it can be safely estimated that the cumulative figures for living population at any given point may be staggering. Cerebral palsy is a condition with multiple etiologies in the antenatal, natal and in the postnatal periods. [2] Caregiver’s perception of their child’s need and of effort related to the daily care of their child are likely to have correct selection and success of the child’s rehabilitation. [3] This act has specifically mentioned the importance of legal guardian in the life of children with cerebral palsy implying that quality of life is affected and co-related the motor impairments of such children to the extent of its impact on quality of their life. This is the biggest reason and basis behind the topic of this study. This study intends to correlate the extent of impairment to its implications on the daily life of persons affected with it. This study has selected children to find out how the quality of their lives is affected. The findings of this study will be helpful to further derive strategies for planning interventions to improve quality of life based on the extent of functional impairments in affected children. 2. Subjects and Methods Using questionnaire method to examine the quality of life and observation for Gross Motor Function. The Tools included were Gross Motor Functional Classification System (GMFCS) and Quality of Life of Cerebral Palsy (CP- QOL).CP-QOL having 2 version (1) Parent proxy versions- for parents of children age 4-12years comprising 65 items. (2) Child self report version-for children aged 9-12 years comprising 53 items. Levels of Gross Motor Functional Classification System:- Level I - Walks without Limitations Level II - Walks with Limitations Level III - Walks Using a Hand-Held Mobility Device Level IV - Self-Mobility with Limitations; May Use Powered Mobility Level V - Transported in a Manual Wheelchair 27 subjects were selected randomly. Children with all types of cerebral palsy aged between 4-12 years at any level of motor function were included in study, out of which 25 subjects consent to participate in the study. Firstly the purpose of the study and questionnaire were explained to the parents of children with cerebral palsy. Informed written consents obtained from the parents. Then observation and assessment of the children with cerebral palsy was done and they were graded on the gross motor function measure. Then the parents were interviewed individually for filling the Quality of life of cerebral palsy (CP-QOL) questionnaire. Completely calm environment without any disturbance was ensured during the same. Privacy was ensured during the parental interviews. 3. Discussion The purpose of this study is to evaluate the quality of life according to their gross motor functional level in children with cerebral palsy. In this study, quality of life (QOL) is moderately affected in the two third of the children with cerebral palsy. Higher QOL is affected in quadriplegic and diplegic cerebral palsy is expected as they have significant activity limitation and associated conditions like epilepsy, communication deficits and cognitive deficits. The main finding of the study is that there is positive correlation r=0.05 between the Gross Motor Functional Classification System (GMFCS) and Quality of Life of Cerebral Palsy (CPQOL).These finding suggest that the Paper ID: ART2016931 567