Experiências de vida de adolescente e adultos jovens com paralisia cerebral: uma revisão da literatura

Abstract

Aims: to analyze the reports of adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy in order to identify barriers and facilitating elements of participation based on previously published studies. Method: A literature review was carried out by searching the National Library of Medicine and Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences databases in Portuguese, English and Spanish. The articles found went through a five-step selection process until reaching the data grouping. Results: Seven articles were selected. From the content analysis, three themes emerged: participation barriers; Participation facilitators; Adaptation experiences and strategies. Conclusion: There are more barriers that impede life experiences when compared to facilitating elements. Among the barriers are fatigue and pain, discrimination, limited motor skills and lack of accessibility. Facilitators are the few adapted environments, support from parents and friends, and the use of assistive walking devices.