Beatriz Helena Brugnaro, Raissa Wanderley Ferraz de Abreu, Bruna Nayara Verdério, Camila Resende Gâmbaro Lima, Olaf Kraus de Camargo, Rachel Teplicky, Mariana Martins Dos Santos, Mary A Khetani, Nelci Adriana Cicuto Ferreira Rocha
{"title":"Home Participation of Infants With and Without Biological Risk in the First Year of Life: A Cross-Sectional and Comparative Study.","authors":"Beatriz Helena Brugnaro, Raissa Wanderley Ferraz de Abreu, Bruna Nayara Verdério, Camila Resende Gâmbaro Lima, Olaf Kraus de Camargo, Rachel Teplicky, Mariana Martins Dos Santos, Mary A Khetani, Nelci Adriana Cicuto Ferreira Rocha","doi":"10.1080/01942638.2024.2419643","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01942638.2024.2419643","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To compare caregiver-reported current and desired home participation of infants with and without biological risk in the first year of life.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Observational, cross-sectional and comparative study. Caregivers of 48 infants with (mean corrected age = 5.6(±2.3) months) and 32 without (mean corrected age = 5.8(±1.9) months) biological risk completed the Young Children's Participation and Environment Measure home section. Caregivers reported on their infant's current participation (frequency and involvement) in 13 activities within the domains of basic care routines, household chores, interactive and organized play, and socializing with friends and family, as well as their desire for change(s) in their infant's home participation. We compared groups using comparative tests (Bonferroni's correction for multiple comparisons; <i>p</i> < 0.0125).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Infants with biological risk participated less frequently in the domain household chores (<i>U</i> = 383.000; <i>p</i> < 0.001); and were less involved in the domain household chores (<i>U</i> = 407.000; <i>p</i> < 0.001). No significant group differences were found in desire for change.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Results suggest that home participation restriction can be identified for infants with biological risk in one out of four domains, which may allow health professionals to develop strategies to intervene early in the participation of children at risk in this specific area of household chores.</p>","PeriodicalId":49138,"journal":{"name":"Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":"185-200"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142548508","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dual Task Training Interventions and Mobility-Based Outcomes in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Meaghan Rubsam, Gay L Girolami, Tanvi Bhatt","doi":"10.1080/01942638.2025.2477792","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01942638.2025.2477792","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Children with cerebral palsy (CP) struggle in dual task (DT) situations, where interference may decrease performance when executing two simultaneous tasks. Dual task training (DTT) improves primary motor performance in individuals with typical development and neurological conditions, and emerging research also suggests benefits for DT performance. Its potential in children with CP, however, remains unexplored. This scoping review aims to (1) identify; (2) describe; and (3) synthesize the current evidence for DTT interventions in children with CP, and (4) evaluating its effects on mobility-based impairment, activity, and participation level outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Five electronic databases were searched. Studies were included if they were in English, included children with CP, used a motor-motor or motor-cognitive DTT intervention, detailed the intervention, and reported results.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The six studies included 117 children with CP (F: 50, M: 67) and used motor-motor (<i>n</i> = 2) and motor-cognitive (<i>n</i> = 4) DTT paradigms. Training ranged from 480 to 1800 min, and all studies showed improved primary motor task performance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Despite the study heterogeneity, the results provide early, yet promising, evidence that DTT may enhance primary motor task performance in children with CP. Robust and rigorous research is needed to explore the effects of exercise prescription, training regimens, and optimal dosing on motor and cognitive outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":49138,"journal":{"name":"Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":"652-671"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12353618/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143701794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anne Claire David, Laura Fournier-Poisson, Maxime T Robert, Marika Demers
{"title":"Interventions to Promote Bimanual Activities and Participation in Daily Life Activities in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Anne Claire David, Laura Fournier-Poisson, Maxime T Robert, Marika Demers","doi":"10.1080/01942638.2025.2493118","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01942638.2025.2493118","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>To identify rehabilitation interventions and outcome measures that target bimanual activities and autonomy in activities of daily living (ADLs) in children with cerebral palsy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This scoping review followed the Arksey and O'Malley framework. The literature search was conducted in five medical databases. Inclusion criteria were studies of children with cerebral palsy that delivered rehabilitation interventions targeting upper limb function and used valid outcome measures assessing bimanual activities or ADLs. The exclusion criteria were pharmacological or surgical interventions, reviews, expert opinions, protocols and qualitative studies. Two independent researchers screened titles/abstracts and full texts. Data related to the study participants, interventions, outcome measures and results were extracted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eighty-nine publications were included in this review. Out of the 17 interventions identified, the most frequent were constraint-induced movement therapy (<i>n</i> = 29), virtual reality (<i>n</i> = 22), hand-arm bimanual intensive training (<i>n</i> = 12), bimanual intensive training (<i>n</i> = 11) and action observation (<i>n</i> = 6). All five interventions showed significant improvements on bimanual function, whereas all but action observation showed improvements in autonomy in ADLs. We identified 15 outcome measures capturing bimanual activities and 6 capturing autonomy in ADLs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This scoping review provides essential information for the improvement of rehabilitation interventions for children with cerebral palsy.</p>","PeriodicalId":49138,"journal":{"name":"Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":"672-687"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144036272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Spanish Version of the Measure of Processes of Care-Service Providers (MPOC-SP): Reliability and Validity.","authors":"Manuel Pacheco-Molero, Catalina Patricia Morales-Murillo, Irene León-Estrada, Roberto Hernández-Soto, Mónica Gutiérrez-Ortega","doi":"10.1080/01942638.2025.2475961","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01942638.2025.2475961","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>The most used assessment tool to measure family-centered care and the perception of the care process is the Measure of Processes of Care questionnaire. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the MPOC-SP, specifically by assessing the reliability of its item scores, testing whether its factor structure aligns with the original version, and examining differences in scores across professional profiles.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The Spanish-adapted MPOC-SP questionnaire was completed by 278 early childhood service professionals across Spain. Analyses assessed internal consistency, construct validity through confirmatory factor analysis, and differences in scores across professional profiles.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The Spanish MPOC-SP demonstrated strong psychometric properties, with Cronbach's Alpha values above 0.70 for total and dimensional scores. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the alignment of the data with the specified model. No significant differences in scores were found across professional profiles, indicating consistency in its application.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The Spanish version of the MPOC-SP is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing family-centered care. It provides valuable insights for evaluating and improving family-centered practices in early childhood services, thereby contributing to the enhancement of care quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":49138,"journal":{"name":"Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":"639-651"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143606817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Co-Construction of a Dance Class Adapted for Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy.","authors":"Frédérique Poncet,Claire Cherriere,Lucie Beaudry,Sylvie Fortin,Martin Lemay","doi":"10.1080/01942638.2024.2400623","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2024.2400623","url":null,"abstract":"AIMTo co-construct a dance class adapted for adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP).METHODA three phase co-construction process with study collaborators was used to (1) define the objectives and the obstacles and opportunities related to offering a dance class in the community through three focus groups with adolescents, their parents and study partners; (2) co-create the dance class based on the results of step 1, the expertise of the research team and the logic model of the dance class; and (3) test the dance class to evaluate its effects in relation to the defined objectives.RESULTSThree objectives were identified: to have fun, promote movement, and social interaction. A weekly dance class (60 min./10 wk) was continuously tested on the adolescents and adapted by the dance facilitators.CONCLUSIONTo improve practices and support the implementation of dance classes for young people with CP, eight recommendations are proposed relating to the creation of adapted classes and the evaluation of their desired effects.","PeriodicalId":49138,"journal":{"name":"Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics","volume":"19 1","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142183178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Interprofessional Collaboration and Self-Compassion Intervention for School-Based Practitioners: A Mixed-Methods Analysis","authors":"Zahava L. Friedman","doi":"10.1080/01942638.2024.2400621","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2024.2400621","url":null,"abstract":"To evaluate a five-month, hybrid, districtwide interprofessional collaboration and self-compassion training-and-coaching intervention.Following a full-day interprofessional training in a large urba...","PeriodicalId":49138,"journal":{"name":"Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics","volume":"2019 1","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142183177","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Does UK Entry-Level Physiotherapy Education Prepare Graduates for a Future in Pediatric Clinical Practice? A Mixed-Methods Study","authors":"Paul Chesterton, Jennifer Chesterton","doi":"10.1080/01942638.2024.2338934","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2024.2338934","url":null,"abstract":"Identify the perceptions and experiences of how UK entry-level programs educationally prepared pediatric physiotherapists for their first clinical role. Review the extent programs taught essential,...","PeriodicalId":49138,"journal":{"name":"Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics","volume":"212 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140635312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jorge Lopes Cavalcante Neto, Tatiane Targino Gomes Draghi, Iklessys Will Pereira dos Santos, Ricele da Silva Brito, Lucinete Sena de Oliveira Silva, Uiliam dos Santos Lima
{"title":"Physical Fitness in Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Systematic Review","authors":"Jorge Lopes Cavalcante Neto, Tatiane Targino Gomes Draghi, Iklessys Will Pereira dos Santos, Ricele da Silva Brito, Lucinete Sena de Oliveira Silva, Uiliam dos Santos Lima","doi":"10.1080/01942638.2024.2327354","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2024.2327354","url":null,"abstract":"To synthesize evidence about physical fitness levels in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) compared with typically developing (TD) children.We searched four databases (PubMed, ...","PeriodicalId":49138,"journal":{"name":"Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics","volume":"62 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140579693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Deepti Chugh, Gillian Waite, Phillip Harniess, Kate Oulton, Jo Wray, Stephanie Cawker
{"title":"‘I Didn’t Know What Was Going to Happen’: Children’s and Young People’s Experiences and Their Involvement Before and After Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy","authors":"Deepti Chugh, Gillian Waite, Phillip Harniess, Kate Oulton, Jo Wray, Stephanie Cawker","doi":"10.1080/01942638.2024.2323192","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2024.2323192","url":null,"abstract":"To explore experiences, expectations, and involvement of children and young people (CYP) in decision-making for selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) surgery, post-operative physiotherapy treatment and ...","PeriodicalId":49138,"journal":{"name":"Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics","volume":"49 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140032845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reeti Douglas, Christine McConnell, Alexis Abbott, Grant Bare, Sheridan Cleave, Taylor Crum, Mary Anna Kirkpatrick, Maggie Kuenzli
{"title":"Occupational Therapy's Role in Return to Occupations Post-Concussion in High School Athletes.","authors":"Reeti Douglas, Christine McConnell, Alexis Abbott, Grant Bare, Sheridan Cleave, Taylor Crum, Mary Anna Kirkpatrick, Maggie Kuenzli","doi":"10.1080/01942638.2023.2299033","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01942638.2023.2299033","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study was designed to explore experiences of high school athletes in order to understand their occupational engagement after sustaining a sports-related concussion. The study explored the role occupational therapists (OTs) can play in post-concussion care while supporting adolescents in returning to meaningful occupations.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study utilized a qualitative, phenomenological approach by conducting interviews with high school athletes to understand their participation in occupations during recovery. Six student-athletes from 14-18 years of age were interviewed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The five identified themes from the study included impacts on ADL performance, school performance, sleep, mental health, and driver safety. Student-athletes reported feelings of loneliness and loss of identity. Dressing, showering, grooming, and driving were disturbed due to balance deficits, headaches, and nausea. Participants reported decreased participation in social, sports, and leisure occupations due to heightened symptoms.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Due to the considerable variability of disturbance in occupational participation post-concussion, occupational therapists can assist in creating and implementing individualized treatment plans to support high school athletes while recovering from a sports-related concussion.</p>","PeriodicalId":49138,"journal":{"name":"Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":"542-553"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139514152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}