Experiences of health services for adults with cerebral palsy, their support people, and service providers.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To explore the experiences of health services among adults with cerebral palsy (CP) in Ireland, from the perspectives of adults with CP, their support people, and service providers.

Method

A qualitative descriptive study design was used. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted between March and August 2021 with adults with CP, people who supported them, and health professionals. Thematic analysis was used to evaluate the data.

Results

Twenty-one adults with CP, seven support people (family carer[s], spouse or partner, or friend), and 15 service providers participated in the study. Adults had a mean age of 38 years 5 months (range 22-58 years) and were classified in Gross Motor Function Classification System levels I to V. Five themes were identified fro

SUBMITTER: Manikandan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11695775 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature