Research recommendation(s) from an individual piece of guidance
- Guidance:
- Cerebral palsy in adults
- Date issued:
Research recommendations coming out of this guidance
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Method of botulinum toxin type A injection in treating focal spasticity:- Is guided botulinum toxin type A injection using electrical localisation (electrostimulation or
electromyography) of muscles more clinically and cost effective than ultrasound-guided injections or clinical positioning for localisation of injections in treating focal spasticity in adults with cerebral palsy? -
Selective dorsal rhizotomy treatment to reduce spasticity:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of selective dorsal rhizotomy compared with intrathecal baclofen to reduce spasticity in adults with cerebral palsy?
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Detection and management of respiratory disorders in primary and community care:- Can detection and management of respiratory disorders in adults with cerebral palsy be improved in primary and community care?
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Prophylactic antibiotics for respiratory disorders:- Are prophylactic antibiotics clinically and cost effective in the management of respiratory symptoms in adults with cerebral palsy with significant respiratory comorbidity?
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Splinting to improve or maintain posture or function:- What is the optimum regimen for splints applied to the upper limb in adults with cerebral palsy to improve or maintain posture or function?
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Augmentative and alternative communication systems:- Are augmentative and alternative communication systems clinically and cost effective in promoting communication for adults with cerebral palsy who have communication difficulties?