Occupational therapy needs of adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy in Zimbabwe: caregivers’ perspectives.

Objectives: To determine occupational therapy needs of adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy living in an urban setting, to identify participation levels in activities of daily living and social activities, to identify factors influencing participation and to determine the contribution of occupational therapy in participating in these activities.

Design: Descriptive cross-sectional.

Setting: Community rehabilitation outreach points in Epworth, Mufakose, Glenview, Dzivarasekwa, Mabvuku and Norton.