Journal article
Family needs of parents of children and youth with cerebral palsy
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Understanding the needs of families of children and youth with cerebral palsy (CP) is important for family-centred services. The aims of this study were to identify: (1) differences in the number and types of family needs expressed by parents based on the age and gross motor function level of their children with CP; (2) the most frequent family needs; and (3) needs that differ on gross motor function level.
METHODS: A total of 501 …
Authors
Palisano RJ; Almarsi N; Chiarello LA; Orlin MN; Bagley A; Maggs J
Journal
Child Care Health and Development, Vol. 36, No. 1, pp. 85–92
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
January 2010
DOI
10.1111/j.1365-2214.2009.01030.x
ISSN
0305-1862