Implementation of goal directed therapy and assistive devices as part of the Akwenda Inter

50 children and young people aged 2–23 years with cerebral palsy participated in an 11-month community-based rehabilitation program in rural eastern Uganda. The dataset likely contains records on 146 set goals, 66 assistive devices provided, and associated caregiver perspectives, collected by Elizabeth Asige and last updated in May 2026. Goal attainment was evaluated using Goal Attainment Scaling, while device use and caregiver satisfaction were assessed through usage diaries and questionnaires.

Use Cases

• Analyze the relationship between motor impairment severity and goal attainment based on Goal Attainment Scaling scores.
• Evaluate the sustained use of assistive devices like wheelchairs and walkers based on six-month follow-up data.
• Assess caregiver burden and satisfaction changes linked to goal-directed therapy and device provision.
• Model factors influencing the achievement of activity and participation goals in community-based rehabilitation.

Strengths

• Includes specific outcome metrics: 63% of 146 goals achieved and 85% of 66 assistive devices remained in use after six months.
• Provides structured caregiver feedback with satisfaction exceeding 80% across domains.
• Focuses on a specific population and location: 50 participants with cerebral palsy in rural eastern Uganda.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The dataset is small in scale (629.8 KB), indicating limited scope.

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Data collected as part of the structured, 11-month Akwenda Intervention Program, which included caregiver training, therapist-led sessions, and provision of assistive devices.

Time Range

The study period is not explicitly stated.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-19 09:10:29; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Rural eastern Uganda.