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VAN ASWEGEN, Shayne R.; RICHARDS, Mark  e  MORROW, Brenda. Preventing deformities in paediatric cerebral palsy in poorly-resourced areas: A scoping review. SAJPHYS [online]. 2024, vol.80, n.1, pp.1-19. ISSN 2410-8219.  https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v80i1.2059.

BACKGROUND: Managing children with cerebral palsy (CP) in poorly-resourced contexts, especially those with greater functional limitations, is challenging. Unmitigated orthopaedic complications can further restrict already compromised functional capacity. Where rehabilitation skills and knowledge are scarce, primary healthcare worker- and caregiver-implemented routines are warranted. The essential elements of a home-based routine to mitigate musculoskeletal (MSK) complications in children with severe CP in resource-limited settings (RLSs) have not been determined OBJECTIVES: To summarise the evidence for programmes and interventions that mitigate MSK complications in children with severe CP and make recommendations for a programme suited to RLSs METHOD: Scientific databases and professional websites were searched for studies and reports describing guidelines, interventions or programmes for children aged 0-18 years with severe, partially- or non-ambulant CP, that included aims for the prevention of MSK complications. Articles reporting on surgical, pharmacological and advanced or expensive technological interventions were excluded RESULTS: A total of 57 studies or reports were included in the review. Low-grade evidence exists for 24-hour postural management (24-h PM), supported standing, sustained stretching and splinting to mitigate MSK complications in children with CP. Caregiver training and support, and integration of the programme into daily routines were identified as important components for successful implementation CONCLUSION: Clinical guidelines and evidence that support caregiver-delivered interventions to reduce MSK complications in children with severe CP are limited, and only weak recommendations can be made CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: There is a need for context-specific, home-based intervention programmes to prevent MSK complications in children with CP in RLSs

Palavras-chave : cerebral palsy; child; complications/prevention and control; deformities; low-income setting; parent-implemented.

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