The Role of Nursing in Supporting the Daily Living Activities of Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder
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Background: Traditional nursing intervention often lacks structured engagement, limiting their effectiveness in promoting its objectives. Task-Oriented Training (TOT) has emerged as an evidence-based strategy to improve motor coordination skills in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Despite the growing recognition of task-oriented nursing intervention programs, there remains a notable research gap concerning their long-term effects. Objectives: This nursing investigation objective to enhance motor skills of daily living activities for children with DCD. Methods: This quasi-experimental study employed baseline data and follow-ups for 10 weeks post-training, conducted in primary public schools, Baghdad City. A non-random sample of 64 children with DCD was allocated into control and intervention groups. The intervention group received motor skills training, in contrast, the control group adhere to the standard daily educational schedule only. The enhancement of motor skills was measured by DCD Daily Q. The study is scheduled from November 17th, 2024, to January 23rd, 2025. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The intervention group exhibited significant improvements in motor skills related to daily living tasks post-training, compared to the control group at p value 0.001. Conclusion: The task-oriented motor training program showed significantly enhances in motor skills and independence in children with DCD, highlighting the need for its implementation in healthcare settings, particularly for nurses aiding children in educational and therapeutic contexts.
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Daily Living Activities, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Fine and Gross Motor Skills, Paediatric Nurses, Task-Oriented ProgramDownloads
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