Background Neurological disorders may negatively impact community integration and/or
quality of life. Peer support has emerged as a potential strategy to enhance patients' efficacy …

The transition from pediatric-based to adult-based health care is often difficult, especially for
individuals with chronic illness or developmental disabilities, such as cerebral palsy. This …

Background Cerebral palsy (CP) is a kind of disability that influences motion, and children
with CP also exhibit depression-like behaviour. Inflammation has been recognized as a …

Introduction: The transition from pediatric health care and school systems presents
enormous challenges for young adults with cerebral palsy (CP). The lack of strong societal …

In recent times, observers have noticed that people with intellectual disability (ID)
experience increasing complexity in their older age. Many initiatives launched by healthcare …

Vulnerable populations, such as those under guardianship, with disabilities, mental health
challenges, and living in institutional settings, often confront substantial barriers that limit …

This article explores the often-overlooked tragedy of promising happiness through
overcoming disability. It draws on qualitative interviews and focus groups with 36 adults with …

Objective: To assess the self-perceived quality of life of institutionalized adults with cerebral
palsy and to identify factors that influence their well-being, including sociodemographic …

Introduction Quality of life (QoL) is a concept that includes physical, psychological, social,
spiritual, and other domains of functioning. Good QoL is a fundamental goal of treatment for …

Purpose To identify evidence of health literacy in young people with cerebral palsy (13–38
years), describe current strategies they use to access and build their health knowledge, and …