The psychosocial determinants of adherence to home-based rehabilitation strategies in parents of children with cerebral palsy: A systematic review

J Niyonsenga, L Uwingeneye, I Musabyemariya… - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Involving parents of children with cerebral palsy (C-CP) in home exercise
programmes (HEP) is globally practiced strategy closely linked to improved physical …

Magnetic resonance imaging diagnosis of causes of cerebral palsy in a developing country: A database of South African children

MM Elsingergy, F Worede, S Venkatakrishna… - South African Medical …, 2021 - ajol.info
Background. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common worldwide disabling disorder. However, data
about prevalence and causes of CP in developing countries are deficient because of high …

Exploring structural violence in the context of disability and poverty in Zimbabwe

AH Eide, JT Muderedzi, SH Braathen… - African Journal of …, 2017 - journals.co.za
Background: While it is widely assumed that disability, poverty and health are closely linked,
research falls short of fully understanding the link. One approach to analysing the links …

The effects of perceived therapist guidance and advice on adherence to home-based exercise programs in mothers of children with cerebral palsy in Rwanda.

J Niyonsenga, L Uwingeneye, I Musabyemariya… - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Background The alarming prevalence of non-or poor adherence to Home-based Exercise
Programs (34-79.2%, HEP) in parents of Children with Cerebral Palsy (C-CP) is a global …

" I will take my flip-flops, put them on and walk to church": Understanding quality of life of children with cerebral palsy in a rural setting

A Savage, G Rencken, T Gurayah - South African Journal of …, 2021 - scielo.org.za
INTRODUCTION: Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a chronic, debilitating condition affecting most
spheres of a person's life. This study aimed to explore the perceived factors impacting the …

Exploring the unmet needs of adults with cerebral palsy living in urban South Africa

R Salie, S Kleintjes, MM Eken, KA Donald… - Disability and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose The investigators aimed to understand the unmet needs of adults with cerebral
palsy (CP) living in urban South Africa and to ascertain similarities or differences to typically …

Clinical presentation and pattern of neuro-developmental disorders in a health facility in Ghana: Implications for the health and educational sectors

E Dickson, J Osarfo, E Asampong… - Health Sciences …, 2020 - journals.ug.edu.gh
Background: Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) are a heterogeneous group of disorders
with life-long implications for cognition, behaviour, emotions, academic performance, social …

How are children with cerebral palsy managed in public hospitals of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa?

SS Maharaj, TL White, B Kaka - Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Medical advances have resulted in the survival of infants who are born
prematurely. This makes them at risk of developing neurological manifestations and …

[HTML][HTML] Quality of life in a cohort of Kenyan children with cerebral palsy

P Samia, M Tirkha, AI Kassam, R Muindi, W Gitaka… - Global Pediatrics, 2024 - Elsevier
Aim The objective of the study was to evaluate the quality of life in Kenyan children (age 4–
18 years) with cerebral palsy (CP). Methods A cross-sectional descriptive study was …

The value of a short practical training course for newly qualified therapists working with children with cerebral palsy in South Africa

TC Bakuwa, S Pilusa, G Saloojee - African journal of disability, 2020 - journals.co.za
Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common and most complex disabling disorder
in children. Newly qualified therapists are expected to manage CP despite feeling …