2021
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18157872
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Orthopaedic Disorders in Cerebral Palsy in International Cooperation Projects: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract: Background: In international cooperation projects that are carried out in less developed and developing countries, a large number of children with disabilities present cerebral palsy (CP). Orthopaedic disorders are frequent complications associated with this disorder. Their prevention and early intervention are essential to achieve an appropriate therapeutic approach for children with PC and to improve their quality of life. Objective: To describe the treatment approach that is currently used in international … Show more

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“…Children, especially those living in orphanages, are often the highest priority, because there is limited capacity to take care of their basic needs such as feeding and clothing, as well as other needs such as therapeutic and physical treatments [ 9 ]. Therefore, the prevention and early treatment of childhood diseases in low-income countries is of vital importance as it will improve health conditions, both for the children and for their families [ 10 , 11 ]. In this way, most rehabilitation programs implemented in NGO projects, in the field of disability, focus on personal needs, making the involvement of all stakeholders (people with disabilities, caregivers, and their representative organizations) necessary [ 11 ].…”
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“…Children, especially those living in orphanages, are often the highest priority, because there is limited capacity to take care of their basic needs such as feeding and clothing, as well as other needs such as therapeutic and physical treatments [ 9 ]. Therefore, the prevention and early treatment of childhood diseases in low-income countries is of vital importance as it will improve health conditions, both for the children and for their families [ 10 , 11 ]. In this way, most rehabilitation programs implemented in NGO projects, in the field of disability, focus on personal needs, making the involvement of all stakeholders (people with disabilities, caregivers, and their representative organizations) necessary [ 11 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Therefore, the prevention and early treatment of childhood diseases in low-income countries is of vital importance as it will improve health conditions, both for the children and for their families [ 10 , 11 ]. In this way, most rehabilitation programs implemented in NGO projects, in the field of disability, focus on personal needs, making the involvement of all stakeholders (people with disabilities, caregivers, and their representative organizations) necessary [ 11 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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