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SLEEP POSITIONING FOR CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY. Why are we doing this research? Lots of children are advised to use sleep systems and are sometimes provided with the equipment, however the effectiveness of this treatment is not known. What is a Systematic Review?

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  1. SLEEP POSITIONING FOR CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY Why are we doing this research? Lots of children are advised to use sleep systems and are sometimes provided with the equipment, however the effectiveness of this treatment is not known What is a Systematic Review? Systematic reviews bring together the results of all studies addressing a particular research question. They provide a comprehensive and unbiased summary of the research. • The Research Question • A systematic review of sleep positioning systems for children with cerebral palsy • What is the impact of using a sleep system on ... • Hip migration • Sleep patterns and quality • Parent’s and children’s quality of life • Pain • Physical functioning • Any negative effects How will this research be used? To help families make an informed decision about whether their child should use a sleep system. To inform professional knowledge about the impact of sleep systems. What is a Sleep Positioning System? A piece of equipment designed to support a person’s posture during the night. The aim is to achieve the best posture to prevent deformity. How will families get involved in this project? Parents whose children use sleep systems worked with us to develop the protocol for this review Families will work with us to tell others about the results To get involved or find out more please get in touch with Claire Lloyd Email: pencru@pcmd.ac.uk Telephone: 01392726041 Website: www.pencru.org The Peninsula Cerebra Research Unit (PenCRU) at Peninsula Medical School is an independent academic research unit based at the University of Exeter which receives funding from the charity Cerebra. The views and opinions expressed by PenCRU do not necessarily represent the views of the Cerebra charity.

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