Affiliations: Department of Physical Therapy, Bradley University,
Peoria, IL, USA | Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL,
USA
Note: [] Address for correspondence: Brenda Pratt, Department of Physical
Therapy, 1501 W. University, Bradley University, Peoria, IL 61625, USA. Tel.:
+1 989 289 0717; Fax: +1 309 677 4053; E-mail: [email protected]
Abstract: Improving participation of children with cerebral palsy is an
important outcome in the practice of pediatric rehabilitation. Current
knowledge of how a child's interactions with various environments influence
participation can affect care provision to children with cerebral palsy. The
literature was searched using electronic databases and reference lists from
1991 to 2008. Studies included reports on one or more factors influencing a
child's participation. Using the International Classification of Function,
Disability, and Health (ICF) as a framework, factors that influence
participation are summarized.
