Exploring the Characteristics and Utilization of General Practice Healthcare by Adults With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) experience acute and chronic health issues requiring lifespan primary care. This review aimed to investigate characteristics and utilization of general practitioner (GP) access by adults with CP. Secondary aims included exploring reasons prompting access, identifying interventions provided, and personal features affecting access.

Methods

Using systematic review methodology, 5 databases were searched using keywords relating to adults, CP, and primary care, relating to quantitative studies (January 2000-July 2024). Data was extracted, collated, and analyzed descriptively, with additional meta-analyses to estimate proportion of GP visits.

Results

Fifteen studies were included describing GP access by 6231 adults with CP. The

SUBMITTER: Morgan P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11905038 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature