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Future needs of young people receiving botulinum toxin A in paediatric rehabilitation services of New South Wales: focus on transition.

Simon Paul PagetAnne de GrootKerry HannsHeather BurnettJane Ho
Published in: Internal medicine journal (2021)
Young people (YP) with neurological disabilities such as cerebral palsy are increasingly living into adulthood and require healthcare transition for services including for botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A). We analysed medical records in the three children's hospitals in New South Wales (NSW) and identified 253 YP who are expected to transition from paediatric to adult BoNT-A services in NSW and Australian Capital Territory during 2018-2023. A substantial proportion of these YP have additional needs that will require paediatric and adult health services to work together to improve their life-long health outcomes.
Keyphrases
  • botulinum toxin
  • healthcare
  • cerebral palsy
  • intensive care unit
  • emergency department
  • primary care
  • mental health
  • depressive symptoms
  • current status
  • blood brain barrier
  • brain injury
  • subarachnoid hemorrhage