Factors contributing to caregiver’s non-adherence to cerebral palsy rehabilitation program at the selected hospital in Mopani District

Abstract

Cerebral palsy is the most common motor disease in children, and patients with this condition need ongoing therapy and rehabilitation to get the best results. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore factors contributing to caregiver’s non-adherence to the cerebral palsy rehabilitation program at Hospital in Mopani district, of Limpopo Province, South Africa. Qualitative approach, utilizing a case study design, was employed. The study was conducted in Mopani district. The study participants involved guardians young once living with cerebral palsy who are not adhering to the rehabilitation program available at the hospital in Mopani district. Data were collected through unstructured interviews with participants who were purposively sampled. The data was analysed using Tech’s eight steps. To protect the rights and well-being of participants, ethical considerations were adhered to throughout the study. Trustworthiness was safeguarded through credibility, dependability, conformability, and transferability. Recommendations provided by the study include the Adoption of community-based rehabilitation services staffed by skilled community health workers and a rehabilitation team, which brings care closer to caregivers' homes and lowers transportation burdens; and the exploration of the prevalence of acute stress reactions among caregivers.