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We have addressed the comments from both reviewer 3 and reviewer 4 in the manuscript. Here are the key changes made in this version: Author details: Updated the email address of the corresponding author.
Introduction: Included a rationale for selecting the specific multi-informant mapping methodology. Methods: -Updated information on service providers' partnerships. Results: -Clarified the terms "informant survey" and "verification survey" throughout the manuscript. Discussion and conclusion: -Amended the first key challenge and defined it in the discussion section. Cerebral palsy CP is a common cause of physical disability in childhood.
The majority of children with CP survive to adulthood. The aim of this study was to pilot and refine a methodology to map services for adults with CP in Ireland. We used a multi-informant mapping methodology consisting of: 1. Defining health services; 2. Identifying informants; 3. Designing a survey; 4. Collecting data; 5. Data checking and analysis. We collected data on services from service users and service providers using an online survey.
We verified data against information available online and by asking organisations to provide details about the service. Fifteen service users and nine service providers completed the online survey. Data on unique services at 32 organisations were provided. We received further details from eight organisations about 27 services. This pilot study highlighted the complexity of mapping services for adults with CP in Ireland.
