Motor affordance at home for infants living in poverty: A feasibility study

Author(s)

Cunha, Andrea Baraldi ^{[1, 2]} ; Miquelote, Audrei Fortunato ^[1] ; Cabrera Santos, Denise Castilho ^[1]

Affiliation

^[1] Methodist Univ Piracicaba UNIMEP, Dept Heath Sci, Human Movement Sci Grad Program, Rodovia Acucar Km 156, BR-13400970 Piracicaba, SP - Brazil

^[2] Univ Delaware, Dept Phys Therapy, 540 S Coll, Newark, DE 19713 - USA

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: INFANT BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT; v. 51, p. 52-59, MAY 2018.
• Web of Science Citations: 1

Abstract

Purpose: To determine the feasibility of completing a randomized clinical trial of motor affordance program at home for infants living in poverty. Methods: Fourteen infants living in poverty were randomized assigned to groups: intervention at 1st month (G-1), and at 2nd month (G-2). They were assessed into 3 visits: Visit 1 (baseline), Visit 2 (after 4 weeks), and Visit 3 (after 8 weeks). The motor affordance program was provided at home by parents/caregivers. To determine feasibility of the program, descriptive data was used. Effect sizes and non-parametric analysis were performed for motor and affordances at home. Results: The motor affordance program was considered feasible and showed improvement on affordances at home and motor performance only for G-2. Conclusion Amplifying motor affordance at home may be considered appropriate for future clinical trials. It may be an efficient/low-cost early intervention strategy for infants at environmental risk. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 17/06131-0 - Effects of enhance affordances in the home environment on motor development of infants at risk for developmental delays: randomized controlled trial
• Grantee: Denise Castilho Cabrera Santos
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants