Sponsor
Portland State University. School of Social Work
First Advisor
Jack Hegrenes
Term of Graduation
Spring 1977
Date of Publication
1977
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Department
Social Work
Language
English
Subjects
Brain damage -- Children, People with mental disabilities -- Services for, Communication in medicine
DOI
10.15760/etd.1910
Physical Description
1 online resource (66 pages)
Abstract
This study was conducted to serve as a follow-up of services received and/or needed by families with children who have been identified by Crippled Children's Division of the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center as having porencephaly, usually a severe form of brain damage. Porencephaly refers to cystic cavities or lesions in the brain caused by a prenatal insult to the brain resulting in varying degrees of motor and mental deficits. These children have been seen in general as part of the Cerebral Palsy Clinic. There may be a lack of awareness on part of the parents and the staff as to what the precise diagnosis and probable prognosis is of this group, therefore, it seemed appropriate to look at specific problems and needs that families might have.
In addition, the information gathered could be useful in planning a specialized clinic for this population.
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Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/12371
Recommended Citation
Kaufman, Dana and Mason, Elisabeth, "Children with Porencephaly: A Study of Services" (1977). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 1911.
https://doi.org/10.15760/etd.1910
Comments
A practicum submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Social Work.
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