The transition study: a look at youth and adults with cerebral palsy, spina bifida and acquired brain injury

Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2006;26(4):25-45.

Abstract

A group of 100 adults and 190 youth who have cerebral palsy (CP), spina bifida (SB), and acquired brain injuries from childhood (ABIc) participated in a multi-method study focused on the transition to adult health care. The results show that 95% of youth and 61% of adults were living with their parents; 23% of the youth and 55% of adults were employed; and 60% of youth and 42% of adults reported "excellent" or "very good" health. The lowest health scores were reported by adults with SB. These findings provide a starting point for examining health issues specific to youth and young adults with CP, SB, and ABIc.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Brain Injuries / rehabilitation*
  • Cerebral Palsy / rehabilitation*
  • Continuity of Patient Care
  • Disabled Children / rehabilitation*
  • Female
  • Health Care Surveys
  • Health Services
  • Health Status
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care
  • Spinal Dysraphism / rehabilitation*