Barriers in maintaining oral health among the children with cerebral palsy - Parent/caregiver's perspective.

Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is primarily a neuromotor disorder that affects the development of movement, muscle tone, and posture.

Objective: This qualitative study explores the underlying barriers in maintaining oral health from the perspective of the caregivers or parents.

Materials And Methods: Focus group discussion was conducted with the parents or caregivers in the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD), Muttukadu, Chennai.