Development of work participation in young adults with cerebral palsy: a longitudinal study.
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https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-1832Keywords:
cerebral palsy, employment, longitudinal study, young adult, rehabilitation, transition to adult care.Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To document the development of work participation in young adults with cerebral palsy who are transitioning into adulthood, examine associated characteristics, and investigate work limitations and barriers among employed persons. DESIGN: Observational longitudinal cohort study. SUBJECTS: Seventy-four young adults with cerebral palsy of average intelligence, aged 16-20 years at baseline. METHODS: Work participation in 3 categories (employed, unemployed, studying) was assessed at baseline, 2-year and 4-year follow-ups using structured interviews. At 4-year follow-up, associations of work participation with demographic and clinical characteristics were examined using multinomial logistic regression. Work limitations and barriers among employed persons were evaluated using questionnaires. RESULTS: From age range 16-20 years to age range 20-24 years the proportions of subjects who were employed and unemployed increased from 12% to 49% and 3% to 17%, respectivelyDownloads
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