Comprehensive approach to children with cerebral palsy

Abstract

Infantile cerebral palsy is one of the most prevalent diseases and the most frequent cause of disability in paediatrics. Children with cerebral palsy have complex health care needs and often require the care of a multidisciplinary team. However, in many cases there is no paediatrician with overall responsibility for coordinating follow-up. We have produced a support document intended for paediatricians coordinating the care of children with cerebral palsy. Our aim is to provide an ordered compilation of the main issues these patients may develop, to know how to identify and address them if necessary, and to establish criteria for referring these patients to other specialists.

Keywords: Abordaje integral; Atención multidisciplinar; Comprehensive approach; Infantile cerebral palsy; Multidisciplinary care; Paediatrics; Parálisis cerebral infantil; Pediatría.