Análisis del grado de satisfacción con respecto a la calidad de vida en pacientes con parálisis cerebral infantil espástica que reciben tratamiento fisioterapéutico y toxina botulínica tipo A.

Abstract

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect movement and muscle tone, it occurs due to damage to the immature brain as it develops. Physical therapy intervention and the use of botulinum toxin type A has shown an improvement in muscle tone, improving mobility and functionality. Objective: To demonstrate the degree of satisfaction with respect to the quality of life of patients with cerebral palsy who received botulinum toxin type A and attend to Hospital de Niños “Dr. Roberto Gilbert Elizalde” from January 2020 to June 2021. Methodology: Retrospective study with a qualitative approach, descriptive scope, non-experimental longitudinal cut, in which the pediatric quality of life or Peds-QL questionnaire was used. Sample: The population consists of 65 CP patients who received TBA, of which 30 patients met the inclusion criteria. Results: 50% of the selected patients are male. 33% of patients are in the ranges of 5-7 years and 8-12 years. The higher degree of satisfaction regarding the quality of life was found in the groups of 8-12 and 13-18 years with a percentage of 65%. Conclusion: The degree of satisfaction with respect to the quality of life is medium-high, in which emotional health prevails over physical health.