Cerebral Palsy - Current evidence and management challenges

Name: Cerebral Palsy - Current evidence and management challenges
Start: 2024-06-19T08:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-06-19T15:30:00+00:00

19th Jun 2024

8:00am - 3:30pm (GMT)

Community child health

Paediatric neurodisability

Paediatric neurology

Paediatrics

19th Jun 2024

8:00am - 3:30pm (GMT)

£40 (GBP)

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Description

This year's BACD Annual Conference will take place on 19 June in Sheffield and online. The theme of the programme is ‘''Current evidence and management challenges in Cerebral Palsy’. The conference is aimed at all healthcare professionals working with disabled children and young people and their families.

Interventions in the management of postural issues in cerebral palsy Professor Iona Novak, Cerebral Palsy Alliance Chair of Allied Health, The University of Sydney
Spinal Deformity in Cerebral Palsy – The Role or Not of Corrective Surgery, an Update Mr Jonathan Lucas, Consultant Spinal Surgeon, Evelina London Children’s Hospital
Management of bone health in children and young people with CP Dr Paul Arundel, Paediatric Consultant in Metabolic Bone Disease, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Patient Perspective Interview Eleanor and family
GI dystonia and feeding difficulties in children with CP Dr Andrew Barclay, Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist, and Michelle Brooks, Clinical Nurse Specialist, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Palliative care and tricky decisions Dr Michelle Hills, Consultant in Paediatric Palliative Medicine, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust This will be an interactive case based discussion considering palliative care, ethical, and best interest decision making for children with disabilities. The session will help us think about what we feel is best, consider what others may feel is best, and consider what is and is not acceptable.

Summary

Join us for the BACD Annual Conference, a compelling and insightful program on ‘'Current Evidence and Management Challenges in Cerebral Palsy.' Scheduled to take place on 19 June in Sheffield and online, this conference is a must for healthcare professionals who work with disabled children, young people, and their families. Engage with top experts as they delve into key topics such as management of postural issues, the role of corrective surgery for spinal deformities, bone health management in CP patients, and more. A special session will also discuss critical issues around palliative care, ethics, and decision-making for children with disabilities, using interactive case studies. Also, gain necessary insights from a patient perspective presentation. Do not miss this chance to enhance your knowledge and skills in managing Cerebral Palsy.

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Learning objectives

By the end of the session, participants will be able to critically analyze and evaluate the latest evidence-based interventions for managing postural issues in cerebral palsy.
Participants will understand the role of corrective surgery in managing spinal deformity in cerebral palsy, including current perspectives and challenges.
Attendees will gain detailed knowledge on the management of bone health in children and young people with cerebral palsy, and be able to apply this knowledge in their clinical practice.
The session will enable healthcare professionals to understand and empathize with the patient's perspective on living with cerebral palsy, as articulated through a patient interview.
Participants will develop their understanding of complex issues around palliative care, ethical decisions, and best interest decision making for children with cerebral palsy, and reflect on these within their own practice.

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