Investigation of Functional Levels of Child with Cerebral Palsy Who Take Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Services and Their Family Impact and Compassion Levels

Aim: Caring for a child with cerebral palsy (CP) can place considerable physical and emotional strain on families. Such demands often lead to heightened stress, depressive symptoms, and secondary health issues. This study aimed to explore the motor and hand functions of children receiving physiotherapy and rehabilitation and to examine how these functional outcomes relate to parental involvement and emotional closeness.Material and Methods: Thirty-six children with CP, aged 4–12 years, and their parents participated. Gross motor function was classified according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), while hand use was rated using the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS). Parental involvement and affection were measured with the Family Impact Scale (FIS) and the Affection Scale (CS).Results: The mean age of the children was 8.3 years; 10 were girls and 26 boys. Analyses revealed a strong positive correlation between gross motor function and hand use (p