Nutritional status as predictors for quality of life among caregivers of children with severe cerebral palsy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with severe cerebral palsy (CP) often experience various health issues, including feeding difficulties, which can adversely affect their nutritional status and caregivers' quality of life, e.g., more time spent for feeding rather than own selfcare. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of poor nutritional status among individuals with severe CP and explore its role as predictors for caregivers' quality of life.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted in a government hospital (Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital), Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Program, and Spastic Centre [non-profit organization (NGO)] in Klang Valley, Malaysia. Seventy-one participants with Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level IV and V were recruit

SUBMITTER: Kamal S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10560363 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature