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Adriana Neves dos Santos1, Sílvia Leticia Pavão, Ana Carolina de Campos

  • 1Department of Physiotherapy, Neuropediatrics Section, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Rod. Washington Luis, São Carlos-SP, Brazil. drinsantos@yahoo.com.br

Disability and Rehabilitation
|November 24, 2011
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Recent models of disability inform the evaluation of children with cerebral palsy (CP). Environmental factors significantly impact participation, necessitating tailored rehabilitation for improved quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • Cerebral palsy (CP) significantly impacts children's functioning and participation.
  • Recent disability models offer new perspectives on evaluating children with CP.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review how recent disability models are applied in the evaluation of children with CP.
  • To explore the clinical implications of these evaluation approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of studies focusing on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework.
  • Analysis of research concerning children with CP and their functional domains.

Main Results:

  • Children with CP show impairments in body functions/structures and activity limitations.
  • Participation outcomes are poorer in children with CP compared to typically developing peers.
  • Environmental factors demonstrably influence participation in children with CP.

Conclusions:

  • Evaluation and rehabilitation should prioritize quality of life by focusing on a child's capabilities and environmental context.
  • Minimizing environmental barriers and implementing adaptations are crucial.
  • Further research is needed to understand the interplay between contextual factors and functioning/disability in CP to develop targeted interventions.
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