Cerebral palsy care in South Africa : a paradigm shift
Date
2019
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South African Orthopaedic Association
Abstract
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The word ‘paradigm’, derived from the Greek paradeigma, refers to a ‘framework’ or ‘a very clear and typical example of something’.¹ A paradigm shift thus signifies a change in the demand for certain competencies and/or expertise within a specific framework.
This certainly applies to patients affected by cerebral palsy (CP) in a developed world context. The domain of childhood CP has entered a new paradigm which entails significant changes regarding patient profile, treatment approach, outcomes and expectations. After an initially slow uptake, the developed world has now successfully adjusted to a broader biopsychosocial approach. Most of the developing world, however, still lacks a structured framework with the ability to accommodate and address the needs of this changing cohort of patients.
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CITATION: Du Toit, J. 2019. Cerebral palsy care in South Africa : a paradigm shift. South African Orthopaedic Journal, 18(4):9-11.
The original publication is available at http://journal.saoa.org.za/index.php/saoj
The original publication is available at http://journal.saoa.org.za/index.php/saoj
Keywords
Cerebral palsy -- Knowledge, Theory of, Cerebral palsy -- Patients -- Care, Cerebral palsied children
Citation
Du Toit, J. 2019. Cerebral palsy care in South Africa : a paradigm shift. South African Orthopaedic Journal, 18(4):9-11