Do physical activity interventions influence subsequent attendance and involvement in physical activities for children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review

Abstract

Purpose: To investigate if children with cerebral palsy have sustained attendance and involvement in physical activities after completing physical activity interventions. Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines were followed. Seven databases were searched for the period 2001–2020 with hand-searching of pertinent reference lists. Criteria for study inclusion were participants aged 0–18 years and ≥50% with cerebral palsy; follow-up ≥1 month beyond completion of the physical activity intervention; and measurement of attendance and/or involvement in any physical activity post-intervention. Study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias asses..