Objective: To evaluate the quality of life and psychologic status in parents of children with cerebral palsy (CP). Method: We studied 94 parents of children with cerebral palsy (case) and 60 parents of normal children (control). The functional level of CP was determined based on the gross motor functional classification system (GMFCS), and type of CP was classified by clinical features. We collected the data through questionnaires obtained from the parents, which consisted of Short Form Health Survey-36 (SF-36), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and Family APGAR score. The data were statistically analyzed. Results: The mean scores of SF-36 in parents of CP children was significantly lower than controls (60.09＜67.38, p＜ 0.001). BDI (p＜0.001) and BAI (p=0.002) scores of parents of CP children were significantly higher than control group, and familial APGAR score was lowered in the CP group compared to the control group. There were no differences in the scores of SF-36 in parents according to the severity of CP (p=0.844). Conclusion: The quality of life of parents of children with CP was significantly lower than that of control parents. Also psychologic status and familial function were poorer in parents of CP. It is necessary to evaluate and support for parent's psychologic status and quality of life in the comprehensive rehabilitation of CP. (J Korean Acad Rehab Med 2008; 32: 682-688)

Objective: To investigate the level of quality of life, life satisfaction, depression and demands of parents with children in special school. Method: Data were collected through a questionnaire answered by 152 parents whose children were enrolled in four special schools in Goyang City. The quality of life (QOL), life domain satisfaction measure (LDSM), Beck depression inventory (BDI) and the demand for rehabilitation and welfare service were obtained. Results: The average score of QOL was less than 50 and the mental health component in particular was the lowest of all. The average score of LDSM was 3.9±0.9, and most notably the score regarding economic status resulted to be the lowest. The average score of BDI was 13.4. The general health screening and medical service related needs of the parents with disabled children were most significant, including the need for the expansion of welfare facilities for disabled people. Conclusion: In order to provide better rehabilitation service to disabled children, a policy which could decrease the physical and mental burden of parents with disabled children should be considered. (J Korean Acad Rehab Med 2008; 32: 449-455)

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of video feedback training for the parents of autistic spectrum disorder children. Method: Ten Autistic spectrum disorder children and their mothers participated in this training. Twenty minutes play times were videotaped including free play time and chosen play time. After one session, watching videotape, the researcher analyzed the relation of the children and their mother and had a feedback training with the mother of child. Results: The child's responses to the mother's start actions had significant differences (p＜0.05). The language responses of children increased in the organized environment of chosen play. Language responses increased but negative actions and no responses reduced when mother encouraged child centered play rather than mother engaged in children's play directly. In log sector model, mother's responses according to the play type had meaningless difference (p＜0.05). But in division analysis mother's responses to child's start action had meaningful difference in pre/post treatment and play type. Conclusion: The effects of video feedback training of autistic spectrum disorder children's parents were positive. Through this investigation the interaction and the communication with autistic spectrum disorder children and their parents are influenced positively. (J Korean Acad Rehab Med 2004; 28: 31-40)