The Effectiveness of Cerebral Palsy Support Intervention on Perceived Social Support Among Caregivers of Children with Cerebral Palsy in North-Eastern Region, Malaysia

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong disorder that requires fulltime commitment from the caregivers. Due to complexity of care and complications associated with CP, caregivers children CP require good social support. This study aimed determine impact support intervention on perceived support.This quasi-experimental involved community-based rehabilitation (CBR) centers. The group (n=21) were given Support through provision information multidisciplinary team including governmental, non-governmental organizations (NGO) parents. It contains enrichment workshop (IEW), (CSG), WhatsApp group. control (n=45) received only usual care. Factorial ANCOVA revealed higher level was observed in at end study. effect significant after six months post when other variables controlled (p = 0.031). Findings this highlighted favorable outcome program caregivers’