Mastery motivation as a predictor of occupational performance following upper limb intervention for school‐aged children with congenital hemiplegia

Abstract

Aim: To determine the extent to which children's mastery motivation predicts occupational performance outcomes following upper limb intervention (ULI). Method: In this cohort study, participants received 45 hours of ULI, either in an intensive group‐based or distributed individualized model. The Dimensions of Mastery Questionnaire (DMQ) measured mastery motivation at baseline. Occupational performance outcomes were assessed at baseline and 13 weeks’ post‐intervention using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). Multivariable models determined the contribution of mastery motivation to COPM outcome irrespective of group membership. Results: Forty‐two children with congenital hemiplegia (29 males, 13 females; mean age 7y 8mo [SD 2y 2mo]; range 5y 1mo–12y 8mo; Manual Ability Classification System [MACS] I = 20 and II = 22; predominant motor type unilateral spastic n = 41) participated in the study. Significant gains were seen in COPM performance and satisfaction scores (p < 0.001) post‐intervention with no between group differences. Children who had greater persistence with object‐oriented tasks (p = 0.02) and better manual ability (p = 0.03) achieved higher COPM performance scores at 13 weeks. Children's persistence on object‐oriented tasks was the strongest predictor of COPM satisfaction (p = 0.01). Interpretation: Children's persistence with object‐oriented tasks as well as manual abilities needs to be considered when undertaking ULI. Predetermining children's motivational predispositions can assist clinicians to tailor therapy sessions individually based on children's strengths, contributing to effective engagement in ULI. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved)Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia. Other Publishers: Mac Keith Press. Release Date: 20140512. Correction Date: 20200116. Publication Type: Journal (0100), Peer Reviewed Journal (0110). Format Covered: Electronic. Document Type: Journal Article. Language: EnglishGrant Information: Miller, Laura. Major Descriptor: Hemiplegia; Motivation; Occupational Therapy. Minor Descriptor: Childhood Development; Intervention. Classification: Physical & Somatoform & Psychogenic Disorders (3290). Population: Human (10); Male (30); Female (40). Location: Australia. Age Group: Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100); Preschool Age (2-5 yrs) (160); School Age (6-12 yrs) (180); Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200). Tests & Measures: Melbourne Assessment of Unilateral Upper Limb Function; Assisting Hand Assessment DOI: 10.1037/t60540-000; Canadian Occupational Performance Measure DOI: 10.1037/t71986-000; Dimensions of Mastery Questionnaire DOI: 10.1037/t04950-000; Parenting Scale DOI: 10.1037/t01309-000. Methodology: Empirical Study; Quantitative Study. Supplemental Data: Tables and Figures Internet. References Available: Y. Page Count: 8. Issue Publication Date: Oct, 2014. Publication History: First Posted Date: Apr 26, 2014; Accepted Date: Mar 10, 2014. Copyright Statement: Mac Keith Press. 2014.Sponsor: National Health and Medical Research Council. Grant: 1039832. Other Details: Postgraduate Scholarship. Recipients: Miller, Laura <br />Sponsor: University of Queensland, Australia. Other Details: Research Scholarship. Recipients: Miller, Laura <br />Sponsor: National Health and Medical Research Council. Grant: 1037220; 1003887. Other Details: Career Development Fellowship, Project Grant. Recipients: Boyd, Roslyn N. <br />Sponsor: National Health and Medical Research Council. Recipients: No recipient indicated <br />