Barriers to Oral Health Care Among Children With Cerebral Palsy—A Systematic Review

Key Points

• To identify barriers to oral health care experienced by children with cerebral palsy.
• Conducted a systematic review of existing literature
• Analyzed barriers faced in accessing oral health services
• Evaluated the role of caregiver education and service provider training
• Children with cerebral palsy experience significant barriers to oral health care access
• Key barriers include lack of caregiver education and inadequate service provider training
• Improvements in infrastructure and service delivery are critical for effective care

Abstract