Cortical vision impairment (CVI) and Cerebral Palsy (CP) lead to decrement in sensory and motor functions of infants. The current study examined the effectiveness of sensory integration interventions on sensory, motor, and oculomotor skills in infants with cortical vision impairment. Thirty-four infants with and CP aged 12–18 months were enrolled to the study. The infants were randomly divided into two groups as the control and intervention groups. The intervention group took sensory integration intervention 2 days a week for 8 weeks in addition to conventional physiotherapy 2 days a week for 8 weeks. The control group only received the conventional physiotherapy program 2 days a week for 8 weeks. The duration of the treatment sessions were 45 min for both interventions. Before and after the intervention, sensory processing functions were evaluated with the Test of Sensory Functions in Infants (TSFI), and motor functions were evaluated with the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS). There was a statistically significant difference between the pre- and post-test mean TSFI total and AIMS scores in the intervention group and control group (p < 0.001). The intervention group mean TSFI scores were more statistically significant than the those of the control group. Mean post-intervention AIMS scores did not differ between groups. Sensory integration intervention delivered with the conventional physiotherapy program was more effective than the conventional physiotherapy program in increasing sensory processing skills in one measure in infants with CVI and CP.

Amaç: Bu çalışma, gündüz ve gece vardiyalı çalışan sağlık çalışanlarının uyku kalitesi, reaksiyon hızı, stres ve iyilik hallerinin karşılaştırmak amacı ile yapılmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı nitelikte olan bu çalışmanın katılımcıları, beş farklı kamu ve üniversite hastanesinde çalışan 77 gönüllü sağlık profesyoneliydi (doktor, hemşire, sağlık teknisyeni). Katılımcılar, vardiyalı çalışanlar (24 saat nöbet 24 saat dinlenme) ve gündüz, tam zamanlı (haftada 40 saat) çalışanlar olarak iki gruba ayrılmıştır. Veriler, Pittsburgh Uyku Kalitesi İndeksi, Psikolojik İyi Olma Ölçeği, Algılanan Stres Ölçeği ve android uygulamalarında yer alan Human Benchmark Reaksiyon Hızı Ölçeği kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Bulgular: Bu çalışmada, uyku kalitesi, reaksiyon hızı, algılanan stres seviyeleri ve psikolojik iyilik hali puanları gruplar arasında karşılaştırılmıştır. Buna göre uyku kalitesi puan ile reaksiyon hızı sürelerinde iki grup arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark olduğu; bu farkın, vardiyalı çalışanların uyku kaliteleri ve reaksiyon hız ortalamalarının gündüz çalışanlara göre daha yüksek olmasından kaynaklandığı gösterilmiştir (p<0,05). Ancak, algılanan stres seviyeleri ile psikolojik iyilik hali açısından gruplar arasında istatistiksel açıdan bir fark bulunamamıştır (p˃0,05). Sonuç: Sonuçlar, hastane gibi insan hayatını doğrudan etkileyen kurumların vardiyalı çalışanlarının sağlık ve iyilik halini doğrudan etkileyen uyku kalitesini artırmaya yönelik önlemlerin hem kurum bazında hem de yasalar tarafından güvence altına alınmasının önemli olduğunu göstermektedir.

Background: With the development of technology, remote access exercise interventions are frequently used in older adults. Although different technology methods are used in exercise, studies comparing these methods are limited. Based on this, the aim of the study is to compare the effect of exercise applied with video conference (VC) and video-based home exercise (VBHE) methods on physical performance, skeletal muscle mass, body fat percentage, and body mass index (BMI) in older adults. Methods: Thirty older adult individuals between the ages of 65 and 75 years participated in the study. Participants were divided into 2 groups by computer-generated randomization (allocation ratio of 1:1). VC group calisthenic exercises were performed online with the physiotherapist using the WhatsApp program. The VBHE group did the same exercises by watching videos at home. Both programs spanned 6 weeks, 3 times a week. Before and after the intervention, chair sit-stand, 6-minute walk, time up and go, single leg stance, hand grip strength, shoulder flexion strength, and knee extension strength tests were performed on older adults to evaluate their physical performance. For body composition, skeletal muscle mass, body fat percentage, and BMI were assessed using the Inbody device. Results: It was observed that in both VC and VBHE groups, physical performance improved statistically significantly compared to the preintervention period (P <.05), while skeletal muscle mass, body fat percentage, and BMI did not change (P ˃.05). When the groups were compared, it was concluded that the exercise program implemented with the VC method improved physical performance better than the VBHE method (P <.05), but there was no difference in skeletal muscle mass, body fat percentage and BMI values (P ˃.05). Conclusion: It has been observed that a 6-week calisthenic exercise intervention implemented through technology methods such as VC and VBHE is a useful method for the improvement of the physical performance of older adults. However, it was concluded that the VC method is a more effective method than the VBHE method. It is predicted that the lack of improvement in body composition is due to the intensity and duration of exercise.

The current study aimed to examine the relationship between sensory processing skills and feeding behavior in cerebral palsy (CP) children aged 3–6 years with cerebral visual impairment (CVI). A total of ninety mothers participated in the study in three groups: thirty mothers of children with CP with CVI, thirty mothers of children with CP without CVI, and thirty mothers of children with typical development (TD). The sensory processing skill of the children was evaluated with the Sensory Profile (SP), and feeding behavior was evaluated with the the Behavioral Pediatric Feeding Assessment Scale (BPFAS). In the triple comparison, a significant difference was found between the groups in all SP parameter and BPFAS scores (p < 0.001). Post hoc analysis revealed statistically significant differences between the groups in all parameters (p < 0.001). Feeding problems were detected in 65% of all groups. In the correlation analysis, a significant relationship was found between all parameters of the SP and the BPFAS (p < 0.05). In terms of sensory processing skills and feeding status, it was determined that children with CVI with CP had more problems than children with CP without CVI, and children with CP without CVI had more problems than children with TD. With these results, it was concluded that sensory processing problems affect feeding status, and visual impairment causes both sensory problems and feeding problems.

The aim of the study was to investigate fear of falling, kinesiophobia, and sensory processing in older adults with hypertension and normotension. Older adults, 62 with hypertension and 62 with normotension, aged 65-84 years were included in the study. The assessment of fear of falling was conducted using the Tinetti Falls Efficacy Scale, kinesiophobia was evaluated with the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale, and sensory processing skills were analyzed with the Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile. Significant differences were found between the groups in terms of vestibular processing, visual processing and activity level, fear of falling and kinesiophobia (p < .05). No significant differences were found between the groups with respect to taste/smell, tactile, and auditory processing skills. The findings revealed that older adults with hypertension exhibited diminished vestibular and visual processing abilities, reduced activity levels, and heightened concerns about falling and a tendency to experience kinesiophobia. Fear of falling and kinesiophobia were found to increase with decreasing vestibular processing skills and activity levels in both groups (p < .05). Regression analysis revealed that age, kinesiophobia, vestibular processing, and activity levels were significant determinants of fear of falling (p < .05). It is recommended that older adults with hypertension be assessed in terms of sensory, functional, and mental health, with the objective of planning appropriate intervention approaches.

Limited evidence exists on the impact of cerebral visual impairment (CVI) on developmental domains in toddlers. This study investigated whether CVI influences social skills and sensory processing in toddlers with cerebral palsy (CP). The study included toddlers with CP, with or without CVI, and typically developing (TD) toddlers. All parents completed the demographic information form. Social skills were assessed by the Brief Infant–Toddler Social and Emotional Assessment (BITSEA). Sensory processing was evaluated by the Infant/Toddler Sensory Profile (ITSP). Analysis of covariance was employed to assess the disparity in BITSEA and ITSP scores. Toddlers with CP and CVI group demonstrated lower social competence than the other groups ( p < .05). Having CVI did not cause a statistically significant difference in sensory processing among toddlers with CP ( p > .05). CVI significantly affects social competence in toddlers with CP but does not affect sensory processing.