Research Article: Factors influencing poor communication function in children with cerebral palsy: a multivariate analysis
Abstract:
This study investigates the factors influencing poor communication function outcomes in children with cerebral palsy.
This retrospective study included children with CP treated at the Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, between January 2017 and December 2022. Communication function was assessed using the Communication Function Classification System (CFCS), with CFCS levels I–III defined as good communication function and levels IV–V as poor communication function. Demographic, perinatal, maternal, feeding-related, and family-history variables were extracted from clinical records. Univariate analysis and multivariable logistic regression were performed to identify factors associated with poor communication outcomes.
A total of 402 children with CP were included in the analysis. Poor communication function was observed in 156 children. In the multivariable logistic regression analysis, younger age, low birth weight, maternal smoking during pregnancy, non-breastfeeding, and a positive family history were independently associated with poor communication outcomes.
In conclusion, younger age, low birth weight, maternal smoking during pregnancy, non-breastfeeding, and a positive family history were independently associated with poor communication outcomes in children with CP.
Introduction:
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most prevalent motor dysfunction syndrome in childhood, with a global prevalence of approximately 2–3.5 per 1,000 live births and more than 6 million existing cases in mainland China ( 1 ). Despite substantial advancements in rehabilitation medicine that have significantly improved motor function, communication dysfunction remains a major barrier to societal integration for affected children. It is estimated that around 50% of children with CP face communication deficits, with…
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