A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
Transitioning from adolescence to adulthood for young people living with cerebral palsy : a meta-ethnography (2022)


Boyle, P., Vuoskoski, P., Stew, G., & Galvin, K. T. (2022). Transitioning from adolescence to adulthood for young people living with cerebral palsy : a meta-ethnography. Disability and Society, 37(2), 231-253. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2020.1822785


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Publication details

All authors or editorsBoyle, Paul; Vuoskoski, Pirjo; Stew, Graham; Galvin, Kathleen T.

Journal or seriesDisability and Society

ISSN0968-7599

eISSN1360-0508

Publication year2022

Publication date29/09/2020

Volume37

Issue number2

Pages range231-253

PublisherRoutledge

Publication countryUnited Kingdom

Publication languageEnglish

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2020.1822785

Publication open accessNot open

Publication channel open access

Publication is parallel published (JYX)https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/79750


Abstract

Transitioning from adolescence to adulthood appears to be a challenging period for young people living with cerebral palsy. The aim of this review was to highlight the challenges that might be experienced during this period. A systematic search of the literature and meta-ethnographic review examined seven qualitative research papers providing a detailed synthesis in the form of three domains summarised as ‘meaningful preparation for transition’, ‘becoming empowered’, and, ‘overcoming vulnerability’. These inform a discussion which shows that adolescents living with cerebral palsy are not prepared adequately for adult life. Examination of the literature stimulates curiosity as to the nature of living with cerebral palsy whilst transitioning from adolescence to adulthood. No studies have been carried out exploring this experience in the UK and lifeworld research to inform policy and practice in this area is recommended.


Keywordscerebral palsycerebral palsiedyouthyoung peopletransitional phasesadulthoodrehabilitationoccupational therapyethnographysystematic reviews

Free keywordscerebral palsy; transition; adolescence; young people; meta-ethnography


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Ministry reportingYes

Reporting Year2022

Preliminary JUFO rating2


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