DOI: 10.5061/dryad.9cnp5hqtv
title: Data from: The effect of Snoezelen intervention on problem behaviors in children with cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial

description: 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.
description: 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.
description: # Data from: The effect of Snoezelen intervention on problem behaviors in
 children with cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial
 [https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.9cnp5hqtv](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 (`1` to `5`) * **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.