Journey to 1 Million Steps: A Retrospective Case Series Analyzing the Implementation of Robotic-Assisted Gait Training Into an Outpatient Pediatric Clinic.

IF 1.3 4区医学 Q3 PEDIATRICS

Pediatric Physical Therapy Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-29 DOI:10.1097/PEP.0000000000001097

Brittany Dierwechter, Stephanie A Kolakowsky-Hayner

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Abstract

Purpose: To describe the implementation of an exoskeleton program in a rehabilitation setting using a Design Thinking framework.

Methods: This is a retrospective case series of 3 randomly selected children who participated in skilled physical therapy using a pediatric exoskeleton that occurred on our journey to walking 1 000 000 steps in the exoskeleton devices. Participants ranged in age from 3 to 5 years, and all had neurologic disorders.

Results: All participants improved toward achieving their therapy goals, tolerated the exoskeleton well, and had an increased number of steps taken over time.

Conclusion: The implementation of new technology into pediatric care and an established outpatient therapy clinic is described. The Design Thinking process applies to health care professionals and improves clinical care. Exoskeletons are effective tools for use in pediatric physical therapy.

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百万步之旅：在儿科门诊实施机器人辅助步态训练的回顾性病例系列分析。

目的：描述在康复环境中使用设计思维框架实施外骨骼计划的情况：这是一个回顾性病例系列，随机选取了3名儿童，他们在使用小儿外骨骼进行熟练物理治疗的过程中，使用外骨骼设备行走了1 000 000步。参与者的年龄从 3 岁到 5 岁不等，均患有神经系统疾病：结果：所有参与者在实现治疗目标方面都有所改善，对外骨骼的耐受性良好，随着时间的推移，行走的步数也有所增加：结论：本文介绍了将新技术应用于儿科护理和既有门诊治疗诊所的情况。设计思考过程适用于医疗保健专业人员，并能改善临床护理。外骨骼是用于儿科物理治疗的有效工具。

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来源期刊

Pediatric Physical Therapy PEDIATRICS-REHABILITATION

CiteScore

1.50

自引率

18.80%

发文量

147

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Pediatric Physical Therapy is an indexed international journal, that publishes peer reviewed research related to the practice of physical therapy for children with movement disorders. The editorial board is comprised of an international panel of researchers and clinical scholars that oversees a rigorous peer review process. The journal serves as the official journal for the pediatric physical therapy professional organizations in the Netherlands, Switzerland, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States. The journal includes articles that support evidenced based practice of physical therapy for children with neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and developmental conditions that lead to disorders of movement, and research reports that contribute to the foundational sciences of pediatric physical therapy, ranging from biomechanics and pediatric exercise science to neurodevelopmental science. To these ends the journal publishes original research articles, systematic reviews directed to specific clinical questions that further the science of physical therapy, clinical guidelines and case reports that describe unusual conditions or cutting edge interventions with sound rationale. The journal adheres to the ethical standards of theInternational Committee of Medical Journal Editors.