Akinsola, H. A.Tshitangano, T. G.Ngoveni, Jamela2018-07-132018-07-132018-05-18Ngoveni, J. 2018. The impact of the rehabilitation programme for cerebral palsy patients admitted into a care centre, Mopani, South Africa. . . http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1158http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1158MPHDepartment of Public HealthWorldwide there are millions of children and adolescents with adisability. The United Nations Children’s Fund estimates the worldwide prevalence to be 150 million children under 18 years older, the World Health Organization also estimates that there are 93 million children with impairment. This study focused at describing the impact of rehabilitation programme for the young adult living with cerebral palsy admitted in a care centre Mopani District, South Africa. The study utilized a quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional survey method. Data was collected using an observational check list. The target population is young adults’ aged 18- 35 yearswith cerebral palsy in a Care Centre. Sampling was not necessary in this study since the targeted population was small in number. Confidentiality of respondents’ information was maintained where study subjects wereidentifiedusing codes. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and the results of the analysis are presented in the form of tables and charts to enhance clarity. The results are presented according to the objectives. The conclusion and recommendationswere made based on the findings. The study results show that there were more females than males (ratio 3:1) and the range of age distribution was 20 to 37 years. The study also finds out that cerebral palsy condition was accompanied by other complications such as blindness, mental retardation, epilepsy and hydrocephalus. The study indicated that rehabilitation can only have minimal effects but it can improve the quality of life of the patient. With regard to communication outcome of the rehabilitation programme it indicates progress following rehabilitation between 57% and 80% could use expressive language and follow basic instructions. The study also observed that patients made a steady improvement right through from those who spent 4 to 8 years to those who had been there for long, 15 years and above. Since cerebral palsy can affect motor development as well as social development, the rehabilitation seems beneficial to focus on intervention programme on the cognitive stimulation of children and young adults with cerebral palsy.1 online resource (x, 57 leaves: color illustrations)enUniversity of VendaCare centreCerebral palsyUCTDImpactRehabilitationYoung adult616.83604230968257Cerebral palsy -- South Africa -- LimpopoBrain damage -- South Africa -- LimpopoDevelopmental disabilities -- South Africa -- LimpopoParalysis, Spastic -- South Africa -- LimpopoRehabilitation centers -- South Africa -- LimpopoHealth facilities -- South Africa -- LimpopoDissertationNgoveni J. The impact of the rehabilitation programme for cerebral palsy patients admitted into a care centre, Mopani, South Africa. []. , 2018 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1158Ngoveni, J. (2018). <i>The impact of the rehabilitation programme for cerebral palsy patients admitted into a care centre, Mopani, South Africa</i>. (). . Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1158Ngoveni, Jamela. <i>"The impact of the rehabilitation programme for cerebral palsy patients admitted into a care centre, Mopani, South Africa."</i> ., , 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1158TY - Dissertation AU - Ngoveni, Jamela AB - Worldwide there are millions of children and adolescents with adisability. The United Nations Children’s Fund estimates the worldwide prevalence to be 150 million children under 18 years older, the World Health Organization also estimates that there are 93 million children with impairment. This study focused at describing the impact of rehabilitation programme for the young adult living with cerebral palsy admitted in a care centre Mopani District, South Africa. The study utilized a quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional survey method. Data was collected using an observational check list. The target population is young adults’ aged 18- 35 yearswith cerebral palsy in a Care Centre. Sampling was not necessary in this study since the targeted population was small in number. Confidentiality of respondents’ information was maintained where study subjects wereidentifiedusing codes. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and the results of the analysis are presented in the form of tables and charts to enhance clarity. The results are presented according to the objectives. The conclusion and recommendationswere made based on the findings. The study results show that there were more females than males (ratio 3:1) and the range of age distribution was 20 to 37 years. The study also finds out that cerebral palsy condition was accompanied by other complications such as blindness, mental retardation, epilepsy and hydrocephalus. The study indicated that rehabilitation can only have minimal effects but it can improve the quality of life of the patient. With regard to communication outcome of the rehabilitation programme it indicates progress following rehabilitation between 57% and 80% could use expressive language and follow basic instructions. The study also observed that patients made a steady improvement right through from those who spent 4 to 8 years to those who had been there for long, 15 years and above. Since cerebral palsy can affect motor development as well as social development, the rehabilitation seems beneficial to focus on intervention programme on the cognitive stimulation of children and young adults with cerebral palsy. 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