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SCPE Classification System for Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is clinical entity signifying a group of non-progressive, but very often changeable motor disruption caused by developmental brain abnormalities or brain injuries in the early stages of development. The aim of this paper is to show classification systems for description of the clinical features of cerebral palsy. Therefore, we speak about Gross Motor Functional Classification System (GMFCS )Manual Ability Classification System (MACS), Communication Function Classification System (CFCS), and Eating and Drinking Classification System (EDACS). In addition to the classifications systems, in this paper we will show data from the SCPE registry for the Dubrovnik-Neretva County covering years 2003-2007. Each of those classification systems consist of five stages representing various functional levels. Functional levels based in four areas: gross motor, manual abilities, communication functions, and eating and drinking skills, are fundamental elements of everyday life. Furthermore, indicated classification systems are essential in the context of re- habilitation, because they specify a necessary degree of support for an individual to perform everyday tasks. Description of functional abilities for a person with cerebral palsy based on the SCPE classification systems will enable us to create an effective inidividual rehabilitation plan. While redefinition and reclassification of cerebral palsy is still developing, classifications systems are useful to achieve consistent terminology for description of cerebral palsy between experts with diverse profiles on international level.

cerebral palsy, redefinition, SCPE classification

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