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ObjectiveTo systematically evaluate the effect of action observation therapy (AOT) on upper limb function in children with cerebral palsy. MethodsRelevant literatures about the effect of AOT on upper limb function in children with cerebral palsy were retrieved from the databases of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and CNKI, from the establishment to July 9, 2022. ResultsEleven articles involving 497 patients were included, which were mainly published in the past ten years. The studies included hospital-based studies with therapist supervision and home-based studies without therapist supervision, mainly related to the improvement of upper limb function of AOT in children with cerebral palsy. Experimental group performed actions related to activities of daily living, while control group mainly watched video clips excluding actions, 15 to 120 minutes a time, three to five times a week, with most of the intervention periods of three to four weeks. AOT improved the upper limb function of children with cerebral palsy in terms of body structure and function, and activity and participation, specifically grip strength, muscle tension, and hand dexterity and function. ConclusionHospital-based AOT with therapist supervision can improve upper limb function in children with cerebral palsy, while the effect of home-based AOT without therapist supervision and the long-term effect of AOT need to be further studied.
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Worster-Drought syndrome (WDS) is a special and rare type of cerebral palsy, which is characte-rized by pseudobulbar palsy, selective weakness of the muscles of the lips, tongue, and soft palate, dysarthria, dysphagia, salivation, and jaw spasm.The onset of WDS is linked with a variety of prenatal, intrapartum and postnatal factors.The report of family cases of WDS suggested the genetic predisposition.Although there is no cure at present, early genetic counseling, early diagnosis and intervention can reduce the morbidity of offspring and improve the symptoms of children with WDS, which will greatly reduce the burden on the family and society in the future.In the present study, this paper aims to explore the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestation, imaging examination, diagnosis, disease spectrum and current treatment of WDS, thus improving the diagnostic and therapeutic efficacy.