Physical Therapists' Perceptions of Implementing and Sustaining Pediatric Intensive Therapy Programs: A Survey Study.

IF 1.5 4区医学 Q3 PEDIATRICS

Pediatric Physical Therapy Pub Date : 2025-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-02 DOI:10.1097/PEP.0000000000001219

Jamie B Hall, James B Hedgecock, Meaghan Rubsam, Dana Chole, Kelly Greve

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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of pediatric physical therapists with the implementation and sustainability of pediatric intensive physical therapy (PT) programs in the United States.

Methods: Data were collected from a 35-question survey consisting of multiple choice, Likert scale, and open-ended questions based on the Knowledge to Action Cycle Framework. Mixed methods were used in the data analysis of 2 quantitative questions relevant to implementing and sustaining pediatric intensive PT programs and 4 open-ended questions.

Results: The sample size for quantitative questions was 80 and varied from 29 to 50 for open-ended questions depending on the question.

Identified overarching themes included: Clinicians value intensive programs; "Logistically tough," and Programs require 3 "Fs" for implementation and sustainability - Funding, Flexibility, and Foundational Knowledge.

Conclusions: Pediatric physical therapists value intensive programs. Identified areas for support included formal training, improved research evidence, and institutional support.

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物理治疗师对实施和维持儿科强化治疗项目的看法：一项调查研究。

目的：本研究的目的是探讨美国儿童物理治疗师在儿童强化物理治疗（PT）项目实施和可持续性方面的经验。方法：数据收集自一项35题的调查，包括多项选择、李克特量表和基于知识到行动周期框架的开放式问题。采用混合方法对2个与实施和维持儿科强化PT项目相关的定量问题和4个开放式问题进行数据分析。结果：定量问题的样本量为80，开放式问题的样本量根据问题的不同从29到50不等。确定的总体主题包括：临床医生重视强化课程；“后勤困难”，项目的实施和可持续性需要3个“f”——资金、灵活性和基础知识。结论：儿童物理治疗师重视强化课程。确定的支持领域包括正式培训、改进的研究证据和机构支持。

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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.