The health care of young adults with cerebral palsy
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1Department of Child Development and Rehabilitation, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Vic.
The Medical Journal of Australia
|October 4, 1993
Abstract
Objective:
To evaluate the health status and provision of health services to young adults with cerebral palsy.
Results:
Ninety-seven per cent had ongoing health problems. Consultations with most health professionals declined markedly after leaving school.
Conclusions:
Young adults with cerebral palsy have considerable, continuing impairment and disability. Lack of contact with health services after they leave school may adversely affect their health status.