Article

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common disability in childhood. The
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) provides
a standard framework for classifying performance in people with disability,
including children with CP. Linking measures actually reported with the ICF
classification promotes best practice, especially pertinent in developing
countries such as Thailand. This study aimed to explore the charted demographic
data, assessment and intervention measures reported for children with CP in
Central region of Thailand using the ICF for children and youths (ICF-CY)
framework to clarify the scope of actual management practice in this population.
METHODS: Charts of children admitted to four public hospitals and two schools in
2007-2009 were age stratified, and approximately 48% audited (n = 269). RESULTS:
Contextual information was clearly reported, and measures could be classified
across all components of the ICF, being mainly classified in Body Structures and
Functions and to a lesser degree, in Activities and Participation. Our ability to
compare across cultures was affected by poor recording practices limiting the
amount and quality of data available. CONCLUSIONS: Classifying measures of
children with CP in Thailand in terms of the ICF-CY framework demonstrates their
holistic management as well as where gaps need to be addressed, and thus
contributes to best practice.

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