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ReviewActa paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)2025

Early identification and communication in cerebral palsy: Navigating a collaborative approach for neonatal follow-up programmes.

Paige Terrien Church, Rudaina Banihani, Karen Thomas, Maureen Luther, Brenda Agnew, Amber Makino, Sophie Lam-Damji, Darcy Fehlings

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Review in Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Paige Terrien ChurchBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Department of Neonatology, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Rudaina BanihaniSunnybrook Health Sciences Center, DAN Women & Babies Program, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Karen ThomasDepartment of Neonatology, McMaster Children's Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Maureen LutherSunnybrook Health Sciences Center, DAN Women & Babies Program, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Brenda AgnewParent Advocacy Link, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
Amber MakinoDepartment of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sophie Lam-DamjiBloorview Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Darcy FehlingsDepartment of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Funding

Child Health Initiatives Limiting DisabilityMichael Smith Foundation for Health ResearchNIGMS NIH HHS SCA‐145104
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimThis article will provide a clinical case demonstrating the implementation of early identification and review the tools and findings and the diagnostic approach. We will review highlighted literature on the subject of communicating a diagnosis. While improved function is a critical goal, the process of communicating the diagnosis of CP can be challenging for both parents and providers. It aims to provide insights on the evidence supporting early identification and discusses strategies for effective communication of crucial information.

methodsThe article reviews the literature on communication of a diagnosis.

resultsThirteen articles were identified relating to the communication of a diagnosis of CP and parent experience. We examine this evidence, leveraging the knowledge of an interdisciplinary team and incorporating feedback from parents.

conclusionStrategies for effective communication include engagement with families, community therapy teams and all medical providers. Consistent, individualised, collaborative communication is critical. Awareness of ableism and use of balanced, value-neutral terminology is recommended.

Indexed as

Cerebral PalsyCommunicationEarly DiagnosisFollow-Up StudiesHumansInfant, Newborncerebral palsyearly identificationHammersmith Infant Neurological Examinationneonatal follow‐upneurodevelopmental outcomesPrechtl's General Movement Assessment

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PMID39400456
PMCPMC11706735

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