THE HEALTH-CARE OF YOUNG-ADULTS WITH CEREBRAL-PALSY

Citation
Ba. Cathels et Ds. Reddihough, THE HEALTH-CARE OF YOUNG-ADULTS WITH CEREBRAL-PALSY, Medical journal of Australia, 159(7), 1993, pp. 444-446
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, General & Internal
ISSN journal
0025729X
Volume
159
Issue
7
Year of publication
1993
Pages
444 - 446
Database
ISI
SICI code
0025-729X(1993)159:7<444:THOYWC>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the health status and provision of health servi ces to young adults with cerebral palsy. Results: Ninety-seven per cen t had ongoing health problems. Consultations with most health professi onals declined markedly after leaving school. Conclusions: Young adult s with cerebral palsy have considerable, continuing impairment and dis ability. Lack of contact with health services after they leave school may adversely affect their health status.