SynthesisDevelopmental medicine and child neurology2026
Outcomes of children and young people with cerebral palsy receiving long-term respiratory support: A systematic review.
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- Outcomes of children and young people with cerebral palsy receiving long-term respiratory support: A systematic review.Developmental medicine and child neurology · 2026Pooled it
- Long-term respiratory support in cerebral palsy: Defining benefit beyond physiological change.Developmental medicine and child neurology · 2026Article
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Abstract
aimTo systematically review the current knowledge gap in, and impact of, long-term respiratory support in children and young people (CYP) with cerebral palsy (CP).
methodWe searched six databases from inception until 30th January 2025. Grey literature was also searched. Screening and data extraction using Covidence software, quality of evidence (Risk Of Bias In Non-randomized Studies - of Interventions), and certainty of evidence (Grading of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation) grading were independently conducted by two reviewers, with a third reviewer resolving any lack of consensus.
resultsTitle and abstract screening (n = 1994) and full-text reviews (n = 45) identified four studies (with moderate to severe risk of bias) for data extraction. Findings presented as a narrative synthesis from vote counting suggest improvement in sleep study parameters for CYP with CP on long-term respiratory support and quality of life for their parents (low certainty of evidence).
interpretationThis review identified a significant knowledge gap in the use of long-term respiratory support in CYP with CP and its impact on health-related outcomes for such young people. This limits the information that can be offered when counselling parents/carers before initiating respiratory support in CYP with CP. Further research is needed to allow better service-planning at national and local levels.
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