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Ageing with cerebral palsy: psychosocial issues
Marylyn Horsman1, Melinda Suto, Brian Dudgeon
1Lake Country, British Columbia, Canada.
Age and Ageing
|February 25, 2010
Summary
Adults with cerebral palsy (CP) face psychosocial challenges, including social support needs and workplace accommodations. Understanding these issues is crucial for preserving their psychosocial health during aging.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychology
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Biomedical concerns in adults with cerebral palsy (CP) are well-documented.
- Psychosocial aspects of aging with CP remain under-explored in scientific literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically review studies on social support needs in adults with CP.
- To examine factors influencing morale, self-efficacy, health attitudes, employment, and sense of coherence (SOC) in aging adults with CP.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a systematic literature search across multiple databases (CINAHL, ERIC, PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science).
- Utilized key search terms such as 'cerebral palsy and ageing' and 'psychosocial'.
- Evaluated nine recovered studies using McMaster University's Critical Review Form.
Main Results:
- Key psychosocial concerns include the need for social support and acceptance.
- Adults with CP require workplace and environmental accommodations.
- Sense of coherence (SOC) is a significant psychosocial factor for adults with CP.
Conclusions:
- Adults with CP need enhanced knowledge for better health decision-making.
- Findings inform healthcare and social service providers on preserving psychosocial health in aging adults with CP.
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