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Objective: This study sought to determine functional limitations in children with Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal infections (PANDAS) and Pediatric Infection-Triggered Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder (PITAND) during and after exacerbation, along with frequency of occupational therapy (OT) intervention, and impact of OT on return to baseline post-exacerbation.
Method: Parents of 111 affected children completed a retrospective online survey based on the OT Practice Framework II.
Result: Problems during exacerbation were reported in all 18 areas of daily living, and all 17 body functions and performance skills. Few of these returned to baseline post-exacerbation. Few children received OT services. No significant association was noted between receiving OT services in the past and return to baseline.
Discussion: The impact of PANDAS/PITAND/PANS may be more pervasive than previously identified, and baseline function may not return post-exacerbation. Future research should identify best-practice for OT during and after exacerbation.
Advisor: | Tona, Janice L. |
Commitee: | Nochajski, Susan M., Youakim, Michele |
School: | State University of New York at Buffalo |
Department: | Rehabilitation Science |
School Location: | United States -- New York |
Source: | MAI 51/05M(E), Masters Abstracts International |
Source Type: | DISSERTATION |
Subjects: | Mental health, Occupational Therapy, Health sciences |
Keywords: | Neuropsychiatric, Occupational therapy, Pandas, Pans, Pediatric acute onset, Pitand |
Publication Number: | 1534508 |
ISBN: | 978-1-267-94572-3 |