Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to report the prevalence and clinical characteristics of adults with cerebral palsy (CP) in a geographically defined region of the UK.
DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study using the Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Register (NICPR).
PARTICIPANTS: All validated cases known to the NICPR, born 1981-2001 and alive and resident in Northern Ireland at age 19 years were included.
RESULTS: The study included 1218 persons with CP aged 19-39 years, 46 of whom died in adulthood. The prevalence of CP was 2.38 per 1000. The majority of cases had spastic CP (n=1132/1218, 93%) and could walk (n=949/1218, 78%). Those that died in adulthood typically had bilateral spastic CP (n=39/46) and used a wheelchair (n=40/46).
CONCLUSION: The prevalence of CP in adults is similar to other common neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. The needs of adults with CP vary widely with almost half having two or more associated impairments that may require multiprofessional and multiagency coordination. Results from this study can be used to inform transformation of health and care services for adults with CP.
DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study using the Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Register (NICPR).
PARTICIPANTS: All validated cases known to the NICPR, born 1981-2001 and alive and resident in Northern Ireland at age 19 years were included.
RESULTS: The study included 1218 persons with CP aged 19-39 years, 46 of whom died in adulthood. The prevalence of CP was 2.38 per 1000. The majority of cases had spastic CP (n=1132/1218, 93%) and could walk (n=949/1218, 78%). Those that died in adulthood typically had bilateral spastic CP (n=39/46) and used a wheelchair (n=40/46).
CONCLUSION: The prevalence of CP in adults is similar to other common neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. The needs of adults with CP vary widely with almost half having two or more associated impairments that may require multiprofessional and multiagency coordination. Results from this study can be used to inform transformation of health and care services for adults with CP.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | e044614 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | BMJ Open |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 8 Jan 2021 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:Funding The Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Register is funded by the Public Health Agency Northern Ireland (previously Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety).
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Funding
Funding Information: Funding The Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Register is funded by the Public Health Agency Northern Ireland (previously Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety). © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2021. Re-use permitted under CC BY-NC. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Adult
- Cerebral Palsy/epidemiology
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Northern Ireland/epidemiology
- Population Surveillance
- Pregnancy
- Prevalence
- Young Adult
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