International perspectives on paediatric rehabilitation--Australia.
The rehabilitation of children with physical and acquired cognitive disability in Australia is described using four illustrative scenarios: an innovative programme for children with acquired brain injury; spasticity management in children with Cerebral Palsy; the training of medical consultants in paediatric rehabilitation; and professional development improvements.
O'flaherty
Stephen
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Department of Rehabilitation, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Locked Bag 4001, Westmead, Sydney, NSW 2145, Australia. stepheno@chw.edu.au
D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019988:Children with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D008297:Male; D009517:New South Wales; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000458:organization & administration; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D020127:Recovery of Function; D016896:Treatment Outcome