Data from: The effect of Snoezelen intervention on problem behaviors in children with cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial
Data files
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Case_Report_Form(250225).csv
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README.md
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Abstract
Aim: To evaluate the effect of Snoezelen intervention on problem behaviors in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and to analyze its correlation with motor function, as measured by the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS).
Method: A randomized controlled trial with 28 children (aged 2-5 years) with CP was conducted. The experimental group received Snoezelen intervention three times a week for four weeks. Problem behaviors were assessed using the CBCL 1.5-5 and K-PSI, and motor function was assessed using the GMFCS.
Results: The experimental group showed a significant reduction in emotionally reactive behavior (p = 0.044). A strong negative correlation (Spearman's ρ = -0.744, p = 0.002) was found between GMFCS scores and changes in emotionally reactive behavior.
Interpretation: The Snoezelen intervention may reduce emotional reactivity and enhance emotional stability in children with CP, although its effectiveness may vary depending on the level of motor impairment. Further research is needed to confirm these findings.
https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.9cnp5hqtv
Description of the data and file structure
This dataset was collected as part of a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of Snoezelen intervention on problem behaviors in children with cerebral palsy (CP). The trial involved 28 participants aged 2 to 5 years, divided into an experimental group receiving the Snoezelen intervention and a control group receiving standard care. Data was collected over a 4-week period, with the experimental group receiving Snoezelen sessions three times a week. Problem behaviors and emotional changes were assessed using the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and the Korean Parenting Stress Index (K-PSI) before and after the intervention.
Files and variables
Case_Report_Form(250222).csv
This file contains demographic data and behavioral assessment scores (CBCL, K-PSI) before and after the intervention.
Variables in the dataset:
- participant_id: Unique identifier for each participant
- side: A categorical variable indicating the affected side of the body (1 = bilateral, 2 = unilateral)
- type: A categorical variable describing the type of cerebral palsy (1 = spastic, 2 = dyskinetic, 3 = ataxic, 4 = mixed)
- GMFCS_level: Gross Motor Function Classification System level (
1to5) - Group: A categorical variable indicating the group assignment of participants (1 = Experimental group (A), 2 = Control group (B))
- CBCL_Total_1: CBCL total score before the intervention(range: 0-100)
- Inter_1: Internalizing score (CBCL) before the intervention
- Exter_1: Externalizing score (CBCL) before the intervention
- Emo.R._1: Emotional reactivity score before the intervention
- Anx./Dep._1: Anxiety/Depression score before the intervention
- Somatic_1: Somatic complaints score before the intervention
- Withd._1: Withdrawal behavior score before the intervention
- Sleep_1: Sleep problems score before the intervention
- Attention_1: Attention problems score before the intervention
- Aggressive_1: Aggressive behavior score before the intervention
- Others_1: Other behavioral issues score before the intervention
- Child_1: Child-reported stress score before the intervention
- Parent_1: Parent-reported stress score before the intervention
- PSI_Total_1: Parenting Stress Index (PSI) total score before the intervention(range: 0-100)
- CBCL_Total_2: CBCL total score after the intervention
- Inter_2: Internalizing score (CBCL) after the intervention
- Exter_2: Externalizing score (CBCL) after the intervention
- Emo.R._2: Emotional reactivity score after the intervention
- Anx./Dep._2: Anxiety/Depression score after the intervention
- Somatic_2: Somatic complaints score after the intervention
- Withd._2: Withdrawal behavior score after the intervention
- Sleep_2: Sleep problems score after the intervention
- Attention_2: Attention problems score after the intervention
- Aggressive_2: Aggressive behavior score after the intervention
- Others_2: Other behavioral issues score after the intervention
- Child_2: Child-reported stress score after the intervention
- Parent_2: Parent-reported stress score after the intervention
- PSI_Total_2: Parenting Stress Index (PSI) total score after the intervention
Missing Values:
- Missing values are indicated with "NA" in all data files.
Code/software
Software: The data was analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics. This software was used to perform various statistical tests, including descriptive statistics, Spearman's rank correlation, and non-parametric tests such as the Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test.
Code/Scripts: No custom code or scripts were used, as the analysis was conducted using built-in functionalities of IBM SPSS.
Workflow: The dataset, provided in CSV format, was imported into IBM SPSS for analysis. Descriptive statistics were first calculated to summarize demographic information and behavior changes. The Spearman's correlation test was used to assess relationships between GMFCS levels and emotional reactivity changes, and non-parametric tests were performed to compare the experimental and control groups' pre- and post-intervention results.
Access information
No external datasets were used in this study. All data were collected as part of the current research project.
This study used a randomized controlled pre-post design, conducted from Spring 2018 to Summer 2021. Both Group A (experimental group) and Group B (control group) received conventional treatments including physical therapy and occupational therapy. In addition to these treatments, Group A received 12 Snoezelen intervention sessions, administered three times a week, 30 minutes per session for 4 weeks. The effectiveness of the Snoezelen intervention was assessed by comparing changes in behavior as measured by problem behavior tests administered before and after the intervention.
Data was collected using the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and Korean Parenting Stress Index (K-PSI), both administered at baseline and post-intervention. Data processing involved anonymizing participant information and coding responses for statistical analysis using SPSS. Behavioral scores were compared between groups using wilcoxon Rank-Sum Test & Mann-Whitney U Test, and correlations between GMFCS levels and behavior changes were analyzed.