Motor Developmental Delay After Cardiac Surgery in Children With a Critical Congenital Heart Defect: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-analysis

Maaike C A Sprong, Willem Broeders, Janjaap van der Net, Johannes M P J Breur, Linda S de Vries, Martijn G Slieker, Marco van Brussel

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Abstract

PURPOSE: To systematically review evidence regarding the severity and prevalence of motor development in children with a critical congenital heart defect (CCHD) without underlying genetic anomalies.

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS: Twelve percent of all included studies reported abnormal mean motor developmental scores, and 38% reported below average motor scores. Children with single-ventricle physiology, especially those with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, had the highest severity and prevalence of motor delay, particularly at 0 to 12 months. Most included studies did not differentiate between gross and fine motor development, yet gross motor development was more affected.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE: We recommend clinicians differentiate between the type of heart defect, fine and gross motor development, and the presence of genetic anomalies. Furthermore, increased knowledge about severity and prevalence will enable clinicians to tailor their interventions to prevent motor development delays in CCHD.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)186-197
Number of pages12
JournalPediatric physical therapy : the official publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association
Volume33
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2021

Keywords

  • cardiac surgery
  • children
  • complex congenital heart disease
  • hypoplastic left heart syndrome
  • motor development
  • single-ventricle physiology
  • tetralogy of Fallot
  • transposition of the great arteries

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