A PROJECT BY THE CEREBRAL PALSY FOUNDATION

Cerebral Palsy Grows Up

BUILDING BETTER HEALTHCARE

Watch this video to learn more about this comprehensive initiative to improve healthcare for adults with cerebral palsy.

BY ADULTS WITH CP
FOR ADULTS WITH CP

CPGU:

IN conversation

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An overview of the Cerebral Palsy Grows Up program, the state of the current research landscape for adults with cerebral palsy, the work we have underway to develop Medical Care for Adults with Cerebral Palsy: A Clinical Practice Guideline, and a time of discussion around what we are doing to build better healthcare for adults with CP. 

PROJECT PILLARS

Research

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Clinical Implementation

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Policy & Advocacy

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Knowledge Translation & Sharing

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Research • Clinical Implementation • Policy & Advocacy • Knowledge Translation & Sharing •

Preventative Care

Clinical Practice Guidelines

FOR ADULTS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY

Developing and delivering a standard of care.

  • The guidelines will cover the following health areas:

    • Neurocognitive health

    • Cardiometabolic health

    • Pain

    • Musculoskeletal health

    • Gastrointestinal health

    • Endocrine health

    • Respiratory health

    • Urological and renal health

    • Sexual health

    • Mental and behavioral health

  • The clinical practice guidelines are designed to establish a standard of care for adults with cerebral palsy to be delivered through a whole-body systems approach.

  • The guideline development is driven by an international core working group representing the United States, Australia, Ireland, Canada, and The Netherlands. Input and guidance from clinical experts and adults with CP is incorporated throughout the development process.

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