Standard clinical procedure in healthcare - Cerebral palsy - hemiparetic form

RESEARCH AREA: HEALTH SCIENCES

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CONTRIBUTION TO THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS OF THE UCM

The goal of SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) is to ensure equal access to quality healthcare and reduce morbidity. The introduction of a clinical physiotherapy standard for cerebral palsy provides evidence-based diagnosis and intervention, standardizes procedures across facilities, and increases the efficient use of resources, resulting in improved functional ability and quality of life for children and families. At UCM, research and teaching in physiotherapy support the implementation of the standard and the transfer of knowledge into practice, thereby fulfilling SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) through innovations in healthcare and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through partnerships in a network of clinics and schools.

Social demand	Cerebral palsy, especially the hemiparetic form, poses a significant challenge for Slovak healthcare in terms of the availability and quality of rehabilitation care. Previous approaches often failed to ensure a uniform, scientifically based standard of treatment, which led to inequalities and limited options for patients.
UCM solution	The new standard of clinical care in physical therapy brings modern diagnostic methods and innovative clinical interventions that are supported by international evidence and European recommendations. This approach ensures comprehensive rehabilitation focused on restoring motor functions and activating compensatory mechanisms, integrating kinesiotherapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy into a single effective plan.
Social impact of the UCM solution	The implementation of the standard significantly improves the quality and availability of treatment for children with cerebral palsy in Slovakia. It provides universal health care coverage, reduces disparities in treatment, and increases the efficiency of available resources. The result is a better quality of life for patients and their families thanks to access to state-of-the-art rehabilitation care.
Partnerships	The successful implementation of this standard is only possible thanks to close cooperation between experts in the field of health sciences, clinical physiotherapists, and international institutions. The training of healthcare professionals and coordination between the various components of the system are key to the sustainable development and expansion of quality care.
Contact	PhDr. Nina Sládeková, PhD., MPH (nina.sladekova@ucm.sk) Faculty of Health Sciences Univerzita sv. Cyrila a Metoda v Trnave Nám. Jozefa Herdu 2 917 01 Trnava