Description
The realization of this project is essential because of the lack of well-trained experts, especially in the field of physical therapy, rehabilitation and specialized education. The currently existing equipment in the medical facilities is inadequate and outdated. Because of that, many children with cerebral palsy are practically deprived of high-quality modern treatment and rehabilitation. That leads to their poor development and a significant decrease in the quality of their life. The specific needs and problems of the targeted groups who will be affected directly by the expected results of this project are summarized as follows: General objective: • To improve the quality of care of children with cerebral palsy Specific objectives: • Expanding the chances of social integration of children with cerebral palsy by training medical and other experts. • Improving rehabilitation methods of treatment of children with cerebral palsy at home by training members of their families. The target groups are: • Children /0 to 18 years old/ with cerebral palsy – 20 persons • Members of the families of children with cerebral palsy – 90 persons • Medical and health experts working with children with cerebral palsy – 12 persons
Summary of project results
By the successful completion of the project activities, the overall objective of the project - Improving the quality of care for children suffering from cerebral palsy, was achieved. As a result of the supplied high tech supplied robot-assisted upper and lower limb rehabilitation equipment and the equipment for passive stretching of the wrist joint, wrists and fingers, knee joint and ankle joint, the team of highly specialized hospital employees achieved the overall objective of the project. After the delivery of the robot-assisted upper and lower limb rehabilitation equipment and the equipment for passive stretching of the wrist joint, wrist and fingers, knee joint and ankle joint, two cycles of training of various specialists from the hospital - physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors and neurologists and health specialists with physiotherapy and ergotherapy qualification have been held. The medical and healthcare professionals who received the relevant training gained new knowledge and experience in the implementation of passive stretching in children with cerebral palsy, which experience did not exist in the Republic of Bulgaria to that moment. In addition, the parents of 20 children with cerebral palsy were trained in the application of maintenance in home care rehabilitation for children's movements of medical equipment for passive stretching of joints in children. The parents of these children with cerebral palsy received practical and theoretical knowledge and skills for home rehabilitation methods including: thermal therapy, massage, stretching and limb positioning.
Summary of bilateral results