Challenges in Toileting Evaluation and Interventions for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Delphi Study
This study pinpointed critical challenges in toileting management for children with CP. These high-consensus findings stress the urgent need for holistic strategies, comprehensive education, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve the quality of life and independence of these children. Plain-Language Summary: Toileting difficulties have a significant impact on the daily lives of children with cerebral palsy (CP), yet research on this issue remains inadequate. This study highlights significant gaps faced by health care professionals in understanding and addressing challenges in toileting evaluation and intervention for children with CP. Insights from professionals stress the critical need for global collaboration, standardized assessments, and improved education to effectively tackle CP-related toileting issues for children.
Authors
- Malahat Akbarfahimi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9966-3143)
- Zahra Pournasiri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9355-2298)
- Afsoon Hassani Mehraban (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1011-4760)
- Mehdi Rassafiani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4093-6113)
- Azade Riyahi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6413-927X)
Institutions
- Iran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Occupational Therapy
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2025.050717
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.11