Prevalencia y características epidemiológicas de niños con Parálisis Cerebral espástica que acuden al Centro Educativo “Lidia Dean de Henríquez N° 432”.

Abstract

Infantile cerebral palsy (ICP) is the main cause of motor disability in children, it is combined with a group of diseases that affect mobility and posture, which limits the functionality of the person and their performance in daily life. To intervene in a significant way, it is necessary to know exact figures of its prevalence. Objective: To determine the prevalence and epidemiological characteristics of children with cerebral palsy who attend the "Lidia Dean de Henriquez N° 432" educational center. Methodology: Descriptive, retrospective, quantitative, cross-sectional study, a population of 130 children was approached, clinical records were used as an instrument and a documentary technique was applied for data collection. Results. - By reviewing the clinical records, a prevalence of 85% was determined. Among the main epidemiological characteristics, it was found that PCE is more frequent in children under 5 years of age, female, from urban areas, with spasticity grade III and It affects your lower limbs more. Results: By reviewing the clinical records, a prevalence of 85% of spastic cerebral palsy was determined. Among the main epidemiological characteristics, it was found that it is more frequent in children under 5 years of age, female, from urban areas. According to the Tardeiu scale and by reviewing the medical records, almost half of the population, that is, 48%, had grade III spasticity. The most frequent topographical location of spasticity was in the lower limbs 41%. Conclusions: According to the needs, it can be noted that patients with cerebral palsy require more attention and adequate treatment at the "Lidia Dean de Henriquez N° 432" Educational Center.