Effect of Conductive Education on Motor Functions for Children with Cerebral Palsy: Systematic Review

Abstract Background: The purpose of this systematic review is to investigate the effect of conductive education on motor func-tionsin children with cerebral palsy.
Aim of Study: The aim of this systematic review was to examine the literature on the effectiveness of conductive education onmotor functions in children with cerebral palsy.
Subjects and Methods: Search was made on children with cerebral palsy aged from1 to 16 years. Search was made in Pubmed, Pedro, Cochrane and goggle scholar web site up todate. Systematic review of randomized controlled trials, the intervention used was Conductive Education as a group programs four studies were selected according to inclusive and exclusive criteria and descriptive analysis was conducted due to heterogenity. Outcomes effect of Conductive Education on the primary outcomes were motor functions and secondary outcomes were the activities of daily living. Results: Conductive Educationhad a significant effect on Motor Functions (gross and fine) and significant effect on the activities of daily living in children with cerebral palsy with maintenance of this effect fora long period of time but, no superiority comes from using it when compared with intensive therapy programs.
Conclusion: The current level of evidence supports the effectiveness of conductive educationfor improving motor functions in children with cerebral palsy.