Desempenho motor e qualidade de vida de crianças e adolescentes em serviço de acolhimento institucional

Abstract

Introduction: Institutional care is an exceptional decision-making process. When the bond between the family and the child/ adolescent is broken, there may be interferences in the sensory-cognitive-motor-emotional development. Such interferences depend on the period in which the bond is broken and the time over which it will last. In addition, the quality of life of children/ adolescents in institutional care can deteriorate as a result of psychosocial risk (history of abuse, mental health problems, reduced social participation, separation from family members). Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the motor performance and quality of life of institutionalized children and adolescents and compare the results of age groups. Method: Residents of institutional care services for children and adolescents (SAICA) were evaluated (n=24). To assess motor performance, the Movement Assessment Battery for Children - 2nd edition (MABC-2) was used, and the quality of life was based on the self-report of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PEDSQL). Results: Motor performance did not show statistically significant differences in any dimension of the MABC-2. With regard to quality of life, the dimensions of PEDSQL showed statistically significant differences, except for the social aspect. Conclusion: Among residents in institutional care services, adolescents had a lower quality of life than children. There were no differences between the motor performance of children and adolescents.