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Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal
Year : 2018, Volume : 12, Issue : 4
First page : ( 91) Last page : ( 94)
Print ISSN : 0973-5666. Online ISSN : 0973-5674.
Article DOI : 10.5958/0973-5674.2018.00086.2

Parental stress and compliance with home exercise program of children with developmental delay-A correlation

Jeevannavar Jyoti1, Madinkar Akshata2, Jeevannavar Santosh3,*

1Associate Professor SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad, Karnataka, India

2Post graduate Student SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad, Karnataka, India

3Professor of Orthopaedics, SDM Medical College, Dharwad, Karnataka, India

*Corresponding author: Dr. Santosh Jeevannavar Professor, S. D. M. College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad, Karnataka, India. Phone number: 9845549427, Email: drssj99@gmail.com

Online published on 26 October, 2018.

Abstract

Background

The role of parents has changed from a passive one into an active participating one. Research has shown that parental involvement and the practice of incorporating home therapy programs have increased the child outcomes over the past decades. Studies suggest that parents of children with developmental disabilities usually experience high levels of stress. The stress levels of the caregivers, if not addressed, compliance with therapy may suffer.

Objectives

To determine a correlation between caregiver stress and compliance with home exercise programs in children with developmental delays.

Materials & Method

Parents/caregivers of 100 children were given the Short Form of the Questionnaire on Resources and Stress to assess the level of stress experienced by the parents/caregivers. A Compliance Survey Questionnaire to check their compliance with therapy was also given. Duly filled forms were collected back and data was subjected to statistical analysis.

Results

Results indicated that, invariably all the parents of children with developmental delays experienced increased stress levels. Results show that an increased level of stress among parents/caregivers led to a significant decreased compliance with home exercise programs.

Conclusion

When establishing a home exercise program, therapists may need to consider the caregiver's needs as well as their day-to-day stresses to maximise compliance with home program and achieve the best possible outcomes.

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Keywords

Stress, Children, Developmental delay, Parents/Caregivers, Compliance.

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