Journal Article Details
Citation:
Liptak, G.S. (2008). Health and wellbeing of adults with cerebral palsy.
Current Opinion in Neurology, 21
(2),
136-142.
Title:
Health and wellbeing of adults with cerebral palsy
Authors:
Liptak, G.S.
Year:
2008
Journal/Publication:
Current Opinion in Neurology
Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Inc.
DOI:
Full text:
Peer-reviewed?
Yes
NIDILRR-funded?
No
Research design:
Literature review
Structured abstract:
Background:
Health has recently been defined as physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a disability which can impact all of these areas. Individuals with CP typically have limitations in everyday activities and even less participation in social and leisure activities.
Purpose:
The purpose of this article is to review what is known about the health and wellbeing of adults with CP.
Findings:
Employment participation in adults with CP is significantly less than adults without disability. A study in Minnesota found that 53% of adults with CP were competitively employed but 22% of those individuals earned enough that advancement would cause loss of disability benefits. Typically higher levels of cognition and mobility led to increased social participation.
Conclusions:
Much is known about the health and wellbeing of adults with CP but little is known about plans to get them more involved in society. These plans can go a long way towards improving outcomes.
Disabilities served:
Cerebral palsy