Journal article
Higher Levels of Caregiver Strain Perceived by Indian Mothers of Children and Young Adults with Cerebral Palsy Who have Limited Self-Mobility
Abstract
AIM: Describe and compare the caregiver strain experienced among Indian mothers of children and young adults with cerebral palsy (CP) living in low resource settings.
METHODS: 62 consecutive children and young adults with spastic CP (mean age 6.0 ± 4.5, range 2-21) and their parents were recruited from an outpatient physiotherapy department for this cross-sectional study. Ability to walk was classified using the Gross Motor Function …
Authors
Prakash V; Patel AM; Hariohm K; Palisano RJ
Journal
Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics, Vol. 37, No. 1, pp. 64–73
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
1 2017
DOI
10.3109/01942638.2015.1138016
ISSN
0194-2638