Journal article
Mobility Experiences of Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy
Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics, v 29(2)
2009
PMID: 19401928
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to describe how youth with cerebral palsy experience mobility in their daily lives using a phenomenological approach. The participants were 10 youth with cerebral palsy, 17 to 20 years of age, selected using purposeful sampling with maximum variation strategies. A total of 14 interviews were completed. Transcripts were analyzed for key concepts and themes. Credibility was established through triangulation of researchers and member checking. Participants viewed mobility as important for self-sufficiency. Youth who walked and also used wheeled mobility spoke of making choices. Safety and efficiency were important considerations when making choices. Some participants had mobility preferences at home that may not be safe, practical, or socially appropriate at school or in the community. Youth spoke of constantly adapting to situations that often reflected a lack of control over the environment. Youth indicated the need for constantly planning ahead to go places and do things. Most participants were dependent on others for transportation and expressed dissatisfaction with public transportation. Safe and efficient mobility to enable participation in daily activities appears to be the primary concern of youth with cerebral palsy.
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- Title
- Mobility Experiences of Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy
- Creators
- Robert J Palisano - 1Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PALorie J Shimmell - 3School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaDebra Stewart - 2CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaJohn J Lawless - 4Empire State College, Utica, New YorkPeter L Rosenbaum - 2CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaDianne J Russell - 2CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Publication Details
- Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics, v 29(2)
- Publisher
- Informa UK Ltd
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- [Retired Faculty]
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000208046900004
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-70350586866
- Other Identifier
- 991014878121904721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- International collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Pediatrics
- Rehabilitation