A Qualitative Analysis of the Implementation of an Intensive Model of Physical Therapy for Children.

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.0000000000001221

Rebecca Sherrier, Jennifer Brilmyer, Amy O'Donnell, Joseph Schreiber, Deanna Hamilton, John Dimoff

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Abstract

Purpose: To explore the long-term impacts of an intensive physical therapy program, as perceived by caregivers and children.

Methods: Semi-structured interviews were completed with 7 caregivers and 1 child. The data from these interviews were analyzed by an interdisciplinary coding team comprised of 3 physical therapists and 2 psychologists. Rapid qualitative inquiry (RQI) was used, which relies on intensive teamwork, iterative data analysis, and triangulation from multiple sources to get insiders' perspectives.

Results: Interviewees had positive experiences in the Intensity Program which they believed led to long-term and positive impacts in physical, psychological, and social functioning. Even though the program was challenging, and certain parts of it could be improved, interviewees were pleased with it.

Conclusions: Interviewees perceived that the benefits of intensive physical therapy may persist for over a year following the completion of such a program. Perceived benefits of participating in an intensive program seem to outweigh the challenges.

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儿童强化物理治疗模式实施的定性分析。

目的：探讨护理人员和儿童对强化物理治疗方案的长期影响。方法：对7名护理人员和1名儿童进行半结构化访谈。来自这些访谈的数据由一个由3名物理治疗师和2名心理学家组成的跨学科编码团队进行分析。使用快速定性调查（RQI），它依赖于密集的团队合作、迭代数据分析和来自多个来源的三角测量来获得内部人士的观点。结果：受访者在强度项目中有积极的经历，他们认为这些经历对身体、心理和社会功能产生了长期和积极的影响。尽管这个项目很有挑战性，而且某些部分还有待改进，但受访者还是很满意。结论：受访者认为，强化物理治疗的好处可能会持续一年以上，在完成这样一个程序。参加强化课程的好处似乎超过了挑战。

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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.