Integrated Care Services for Cerebral Palsy: Multidisciplinary Approaches, Challenges, and Emerging Solutions
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 29 April 2026 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editors
Interests: self-determination; intellectual and developmental disabilities; adaptative behavior; quality of life
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Interests: quality of life; health promotion; family functioning; emotional regulation; psychological distress; adverse childhood experiences; parental distress; chronic illness; psycho-oncology; psychological assessment; quantitative and qualitative methods
Interests: self-determination; developmental disabilities; cerebral palsy; self-regulation; procrastination
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder requiring coordinated, multidisciplinary care addressing motor, cognitive, and psychosocial needs. This Special Issue will focus on integrated care services that bridge gaps between disciplines such as medicine, psychology, engineering, education, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy, and social work. We welcome original research articles, systematic reviews, and case studies exploring the following:
(i) Innovative models of multidisciplinary collaboration in CP care;
(ii) Challenges in service coordination, accessibility, and equity across healthcare systems;
(iii) Emerging solutions, including digital health tools, telehealth, and policy frameworks;
(iv) Lifespan perspectives, from early childhood to advanced age;
(v) Educational and psychosocial and support for individuals with CP and their families.
This Special Issue will highlight best practices, technological advancements, and policy recommendations to optimize outcomes for individuals with CP. Contributions from clinicians, researchers, engineers, educators, social workers, and policymakers are encouraged, with the aim of fostering a holistic dialogue around advancing CP care globally.
Dr. Sofia Santos
Dr. Martim Santos
Guest Editors
Dr. André Oliveira
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- cerebral palsy
- multidisciplinary care
- healthcare systems and services
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