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Mota LAT, Silva MZ, Dos Santos M, Pfeifer LI. The processes and outcomes related to 'family-centred care' in neuromotor and functional rehabilitation contexts for children with cerebral palsy: A scoping review. Child Care Health Dev 2024; 50:e13271. [PMID: 38738842 DOI: 10.1111/cch.13271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to identify the main processes and outcomes related to family-centred care (FCC) in neuromotor and functional rehabilitation of preschool children with cerebral palsy (CP). BACKGROUND FCC is considered a reference for best practices in child rehabilitation. CP is the most common cause of physical disability in childhood with repercussions on functionality. There is a gap in knowledge of the practical principles of FCC, and it is necessary to develop a reference model for the practice of child rehabilitation professionals. METHODS In this scoping review, the main databases selected were as follows: LILACS; Pubmed; Embase; The Cochrane Library; CINAHL (EBSCO); Scopus; Web of Science; PEDro (Physiotherapy Evidence Database); Open Gray and other banks of thesis. The terms combined in the search strategy were as follows: 'Family-centered', 'Family-centred' and 'CP'. Inclusion criteria are as follows: studies on preschool-aged children with CP, undergoing family-centred functional therapeutic interventions (FCFTI) with outcomes on bodily structures and functions and/or activities and/or participation. RESULTS The main participatory care methods identified were home intervention, environmental enrichment, collaborative realistic goal setting, planning of home-based activities and routine, child assessment feedback, family education/training, family coaching, encouraging discussion, observation of therapist and supervised practice. The main relational care qualities identified were as follows: respect, active listening, treat parents as equals, clear language, respect parents' ability to collaborate, demonstrate genuine care for the family, appreciate parents' knowledge and skills, demonstrate competence, experience and commitment. The main outcomes identified in children were improvement in motor and cognitive function and the child's functional ability. The main parentaloutcomes identified were empowerment, feeling of competence, self-confidence, motivation and engagement. CONCLUSION The main differences in FCFTI programs refer to the parental education/guidance component and the amount of intervention carried out by parents. It is possible that the elements chosen by the therapist in a FCFTI depend on characteristics of the child and caregivers.
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- Larissa Audi Teixeira Mota
- Department of Neurosciences and Behavioral Sciences of the Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Ribeirão Preto (UNAERP), Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Childcare and Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosciences and Behavioral Sciences of the Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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Iwanaga Y, Tanaka G, Maruta M, Shiozu H, Kawanaka M, Iwanaga R. Participation Patterns and Associated Factors in Japanese Children With Autism. OTJR-OCCUPATION PARTICIPATION AND HEALTH 2024:15394492241237741. [PMID: 38491761 DOI: 10.1177/15394492241237741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Children's participation is an important outcome for children, families, and rehabilitation. OBJECTIVES We compared participation patterns (home and community) of 6- to 12-year-old Japanese children with autism and children with typical development (TD) and explored the associations of participation with familial, environmental, and child-related factors. METHOD Twenty-five mothers of children with autism and 21 mothers of TD children completed a survey covering their child's participation and environment, family empowerment, autism symptoms, sensory processing, behavior, and demographic characteristics. RESULTS Children with autism showed restricted home and community participation. Home involvement was associated with family empowerment and the children's age, whereas home frequency was linked to environmental supportiveness and household income. CONCLUSION Japanese children with autism need appropriate support to address decreased participation. Occupational therapists may focus on family empowerment and the child's environment to facilitate the home participation of children with autism.
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- Yuto Iwanaga
- Nagasaki University, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Japan
- Nagasaki City Disability Welfare Center, Japan
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- Nagasaki University, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Japan
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- Nagasaki University, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Japan
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- Nagasaki University, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Japan
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Denusik L, Glista D, Servais M, Friesen J, Oram J, Cunningham BJ. "We were the best people to do the job": Caregivers' reported outcomes of a virtual caregiver-delivered program for autistic preschoolers. AUTISM & DEVELOPMENTAL LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENTS 2024; 9:23969415241244767. [PMID: 38694817 PMCID: PMC11062079 DOI: 10.1177/23969415241244767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Background and aims Caregiver-delivered programs are a recommended best practice to support young autistic children. While research has extensively explored children's outcomes quantitatively, minimal qualitative research has been conducted to understand caregivers' perspectives of program outcomes for themselves and their children. Hearing directly from caregivers is an important step in ensuring these programs are meeting the needs of those who use them. This study explored caregivers' perceived outcomes following one virtual caregiver-delivered program, The Hanen Centre's More Than Words® (MTW) program. Methods This study was a secondary analysis of data from individual interviews conducted with 21 caregivers who had recently participated in a virtual MTW program. A hybrid codebook thematic analysis approach was taken to analyze the interview data. Program outcomes were coded and analyzed within the International Classification Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) framework. Additionally, caregivers completed an online survey and rated Likert Scale items about perceived program outcomes, which were analyzed descriptively. Results Five themes were identified: (1) caregivers learned new strategies to facilitate their child's development, (2) caregivers developed a new mindset, (3) children gained functional communication skills, (4) caregiver-child relationships improved, and (5) caregivers gained a social and professional support network. These themes fell within four of five ICF framework components (activities, participation, personal factors, and environmental factors). No themes were identified under Body Structures and Functions. Survey results indicated most caregivers reported learning new communication strategies (n = 20, 95%), and identifying new teaching opportunities with their child (n = 21, 100%). Conclusions Some reported outcomes, related to Activities and Participation, were consistent with previous reports in the literature on the MTW program. In line with previous research, caregivers learned strategies to support their child's communication development. Contrary to previous quantitative studies, caregivers in this study rarely commented on gains in vocabulary and instead focused on gains in skills that positively impacted their child's ability to engage in meaningful social interaction. Novel outcomes were identified within the Participation, Personal Factors, and Environmental Factors components of the ICF framework. Implications Caregivers in this study identified important outcomes for themselves and their child that have not been the focus of prior research, suggesting it is important to integrate their perspectives in the development and evaluation of caregiver-delivered programs. Clinicians should include goals that address outcomes identified as important by caregivers, including those that address children's Participation, and those that target caregivers' Personal and Environmental Factors. Developers of caregiver-delivered programs could integrate identified goals to ensure they are meeting families' needs.
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- Lauren Denusik
- School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
- School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
- CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Rihm L, Dreier M, Rezvani F, Wiegand-Grefe S, Dirmaier J. The psychosocial situation of families caring for children with rare diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic: results of a cross-sectional online survey. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2022; 17:449. [PMID: 36572906 PMCID: PMC9791975 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-022-02595-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting many areas of life and has posed additional strains on the highly vulnerable group of caregivers of children with rare diseases (RDs). The psychosocial situation of the family caregivers deserves more attention, both in research and practice. The current study explores the distress level of caregivers of children with RDs, their psychosocial information needs, and caregiver-reported health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of children with RDs in times of the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS Data from a cross-sectional online survey conducted within the German CARE-FAM-NET project (children affected by rare diseases and their families-network) between March and August 2020 were examined. The study sample included 149 family caregivers, mostly mothers (83.2%) of 167 children with RDs. The survey assessed demographic and disease-related characteristics, distress and everyday problems of caregivers (Distress Thermometer for Parents; scale 0-10), psychosocial information needs (self-developed items; scale 0-100), and caregiver-reported HRQoL of the children with RDs (DISABKIDS Chronic Generic Measure, short-form; scale 0-100). Using descriptive statistics, we analyzed the psychosocial situation of families during the COVID-19 pandemic. We further conducted correlation analysis to investigate interrelations. RESULTS The distress level among caregivers was high (M = 6.84, SD = 2.43); 89.6% reported clinical distress (≥ 4). Everyday problems (e.g., sleep problems, fatigue, being out of shape, fears, feeling tense or nervous, and worry) were frequent. Caregivers reported a wide range of psychosocial information needs. In about half of the children (49.5%), caregiver-reported HRQoL was low, while average HRQoL (M = 58.7, SD = 19.5) was comparable to parent-reported norm data of children with severe clinical conditions. Distress correlated positively with psychosocial information needs (r = 0.40), and negatively with the caregiver-reported HRQoL of the children (r = - 0.46). CONCLUSIONS This study indicates a high psychosocial burden on family caregivers of children with RDs during the early COVID-19 pandemic, characterized by high distress levels and wide-ranging everyday problems, unmet psychosocial information needs, and reduced caregiver-reported HRQoL in children with RDs. The findings highlight the ongoing need for target group-specific, low-threshold support services (e.g., websites) during and after the pandemic.
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- Lydia Rihm
- Department of Medical Psychology, Center for Psychosocial Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
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- grid.13648.380000 0001 2180 3484Department of Medical Psychology, Center for Psychosocial Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- grid.13648.380000 0001 2180 3484Department of Medical Psychology, Center for Psychosocial Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- grid.13648.380000 0001 2180 3484Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- grid.13648.380000 0001 2180 3484Department of Medical Psychology, Center for Psychosocial Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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Eguia KF, Capio CM. Teletherapy for children with developmental disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines: A mixed-methods evaluation from the perspectives of parents and therapists. Child Care Health Dev 2022; 48:963-969. [PMID: 35023228 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES As a response to the lockdown associated with COVID-19 in the Philippines, therapy services for children with developmental disorders shifted to telehealth (i.e., teletherapy). This study evaluated the delivery of teletherapy from the perspectives of parents and therapists. METHODS Participants consisted of parents (n = 47) and therapists (n = 102) of children with developmental disorders who were receiving teletherapy during the lockdown. A mixed-methods triangulation design-convergence model was adopted; participants were invited to respond to an online survey with closed- and open-ended questions. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive and non-parametric inferential tests, while qualitative data were examined using thematic analysis. RESULTS Overall satisfaction with teletherapy was positive, with parents reporting significantly higher satisfaction compared with therapists. Satisfaction was positively associated with the frequency of teletherapy sessions for parents and with their years of experience for therapists. The top enabling factors were family participation and effective communication. The main challenges were time constraints and difficulty with instruction and monitoring associated with the two-dimensional nature of teletherapy. The benefits included parents' empowerment and enhanced understanding of their children's needs. DISCUSSION Delivery of teletherapy was enabled by a heightened focus on family-centred care. The evaluation findings suggest that the general satisfaction with teletherapy and the benefits associated with family-centred care would potentially promote teletherapy as a service delivery mode to continue beyond the pandemic.
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- Centre for Educational and Developmental Sciences, Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong.,Health Science Department, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
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Introducing Parenting Support in Primary Care: Professionals’ Perspectives on the Implementation of a Positive Parenting Program. JOURNAL OF PREVENTION 2022; 43:241-255. [PMID: 35286544 PMCID: PMC9021089 DOI: 10.1007/s10935-021-00664-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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While positive parenting programs are an initiative aligned with the Family-Centered Care model and the Council of Europe’s Recommendation on Positive Parenting, implementation in healthcare centers remains a challenge. The aims of this study were to (1) investigate how the hybrid version (online course plus face-to-face activities) of the program “Gain Health & Wellbeing From 0 to 3” was implemented in Spain from professionals’ perspective, and (2) explore the perceived impact of this hybrid version of the program on the implementers’ professional development. We used a qualitative mixed-methods design that included focus groups and surveys. Fifty professionals from 17 centers completed the survey on professional development. Thirty-one of these also participated in the focus groups to address the first aim. The key themes identified from the focus group were professional training, parent recruitment, program features, organizational issues, parental responses, and program sustainability. Survey results related to positive professional impact fit nicely with subthemes concerning collaboration with parents, parental needs, center coordination, and future expectations. The perceived relevance of the parenting program and its positive impact on the implementers’ professional development were potential predictors for the adoption and sustainability of the program in the public health system.
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Poojari DP, Umakanth S, Maiya GA, Rao BK, Brien M, Narayan A. Perceptions of family-centred care among caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in South India: An exploratory study. Child Care Health Dev 2022; 48:286-297. [PMID: 34791682 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Revised: 09/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Parental views and expectations about family-centred care (FCC) need to be understood for its successful implementation. Knowledge of caregiver's perceptions and needs, within their social and cultural context, forms the basis for effective health care partnerships with families. The purpose of this study was to explore perceptions about FCC among caregivers of children with cerebral palsy (CP) in South India. METHOD Fourteen caregivers of children with CP (aged 4-12 years) living in rural areas of the coastal region of Karnataka, India, participated in this qualitative study. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were recorded and transcribed for analysis using the framework and hybrid approaches. Thematic mapping of the categories and themes was done to explore relationships about perceptions of FCC. RESULTS Caregiver's life emerged inductively as a new theme highlighting caregiver's own physical and mental health, family roles and well-being, integrating the onus of care with household responsibilities, limited participation in personal activities and social isolation. The qualitative findings revealed the ubiquity of respectful and trusting relationships with health professionals while expressing paucity of coordinated comprehensive care, sporadic partnerships and opportunities for shared decision-making; desire for receiving specific information related to child's progress and prognosis; and general information on community resources and the need of empowerment and support groups. CONCLUSION Our study has practical implications for the implementation of FCC within the South Indian context, by recognizing unique caregiver needs and expectations in sync with cultural perspectives towards childhood disability such as societal stigma, values and traditional beliefs; attitudes towards medical professionals; and life stressors and gender responsibilities.
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- Deepalaxmi Paresh Poojari
- Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Medicine, Dr TMA Pai Hospital, Udupi, Karnataka, India.,Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Enabling Inclusion Program, Amar Seva Sangam, Ayikudi, Tamil Nadu, India.,Rehabilitative Services, Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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McCarthy E, Guerin S. Family-centred care in early intervention: A systematic review of the processes and outcomes of family-centred care and impacting factors. Child Care Health Dev 2022; 48:1-32. [PMID: 34324725 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Family-centred care (FCC) has been established as a best practice model for child disability services internationally. However, further empirical support is required to explore the operationalization and efficacy of FCC, in the absence of a universal practice model. This review aimed to identify the key processes and outcomes of FCC in early intervention (EI) settings and the factors that impact FCC. A systemic review was conducted exploring the processes and outcomes of FCC delivered to children predominantly aged 0-6 years with disabilities/suspected disabilities and families as part of EI or early services. The search procedure was informed by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines (Moher et al., 2009). Narrative analysis of data was guided by Braun and Clarke (2006, 2014). Data were presented as per the standards for reporting qualitative research (SRQR; O'Brien et al., 2014). Forty-two studies were included. The majority (90.5%) outlined the processes of FCC, with 59.5% of studies detailing outcomes. Processes were largely reported as qualitative data and/or subscales of the Measure of Processes of Care (MPOC; King et al., 1995), which were subsequently collated. Findings indicated eight key operational processes and corresponding outcomes. Variables that hinder or facilitate FCC included family/professional characteristics, family/service resources, and parent attitudes, engagement and agency. FCC was largely conceptualized as the application of services to children and their families. Critical perspectives on FCC are discussed. It is hoped this research will contribute to the development of a framework of FCC in EI to inform services provided to young children with complex needs and their families and future research.
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- Elaine McCarthy
- UCD School of Psychology, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.,Health Service Executive, CHO Area 5, Dublin, Ireland
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- UCD School of Psychology, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Su H, Llewellyn G, Yi Y, Gao Y, Liu J. The feasibility of family-centred early intervention for children with disabilities in mainland China: Practitioners' perceptions. Child Care Health Dev 2021; 47:869-876. [PMID: 34265093 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Family-centred practice (FCP) has become a recommended practice for early intervention services for children with disabilities in many countries. However, its feasibility in Chinese context has been unclear. This study is the first to explore the perceptions of early intervention service practitioners about the implementation of FCP in mainland China. METHODS Focus groups were employed to collect data from 37 early intervention practitioners who attended a workshop about FCP in Wuhan, China and two officers from the provincial disabled persons' federation. The data were analysed thematically. RESULTS Four themes were identified: (a) family-centred early intervention is possible, (b) traditional concepts are not friendly towards FCP, (c) parents do not collaborate and (d) financing and personal resources are not sufficient to implement FCP. Chinese practitioners agreed with the philosophies of FCP; however, there was concern that widespread implementation may meet conceptual and practical challenges. CONCLUSIONS The results highlighted practitioners were optimistic and keen for FCP implementation in the Chinese context, but to do so across China may still be some way in the future.
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- Hui Su
- Faculty of Education, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Disability and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Division of Education and Teaching, Shenzhen Nanshan Longyuan School, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Elementary Education, Changji University, Changji, China
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- Division of Vocational Education, Shenzhen Yuanping Special School, Shenzhen, China
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Wong Chung R, Willemen A, Voorman J, Ketelaar M, Becher J, Schuengel C. Professionals' motivation to support parental self-management regarding children with physical disability in Dutch rehabilitation services: 'Please mind your gap'. Child Care Health Dev 2021; 47:685-696. [PMID: 34014585 PMCID: PMC8453492 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Revised: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Professionals in child healthcare increasingly endorse the support of self-management in paediatric rehabilitation services for children with physical disability. Less understood though are their views regarding the role of the children's parents, as well as their own role in supporting parents. This study aimed to investigate the motivation of rehabilitation professionals to support self-management of parents regarding their child with physical disability, professionals' beliefs about parental self-management, and the perceptions underlying their motivation. METHODS A mixed-methods strategy was followed using a survey among rehabilitation professionals (n = 175) and consecutive semi-structured interviews (n = 16). Associations between autonomous (intrinsic) versus controlled (extrinsic) motivation and beliefs on parental self-management were tested. For deeper understanding of their motivation, directed content analysis was used to address key themes in the qualitative data extracts. RESULTS Professionals reported autonomous motivation for parental self-management support more often than controlled motivation (t[174] = 29.95, p < .001). Autonomous motivation was associated with the beliefs about the importance of parental self-management (r = .29, p < .001). Approximately 90% of the professionals believed that parents should have an active role, though less than 10% considered it important that parents also are independent actors and initiative takers in the rehabilitation process. Interviews revealed that individual professionals struggled with striking a balance between keeping control and 'giving away responsibility' to parents. A 'professional-like' attitude was expected of parents with 'involvement' and 'commitment' as essential preconditions. Furthermore, professionals expressed the need for additional coaching skills to support parental self-management. CONCLUSION Professionals were predominantly autonomously motivated to support self-management of parents. However, the dilemmas in giving or taking responsibilities within the partnership with parents may limit their effectiveness in empowering parents. Reflection on the potential gaps between professionals' motivation, beliefs and actual behaviour might be crucial to support parental self-management.
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- Ruud Wong Chung
- Merem Medical RehabilitationAlmereThe Netherlands,Amsterdam Public Health research institute and Department of Educational and Family studies, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement SciencesVrije Universiteit AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Public Health research institute and Department of Educational and Family studies, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement SciencesVrije Universiteit AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Centre of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain CentreUniversity Medical Centre Utrecht and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation UtrechtUtrechtThe Netherlands,Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Science & Sports, Wilhelmina Children's HospitalUniversity Medical Centre UtrechtUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Centre of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain CentreUniversity Medical Centre Utrecht and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation UtrechtUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Movement Sciences and Department of Rehabilitation MedicineAmsterdam UMC, VU Medical Centre, Amsterdam Movement SciencesAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Public Health research institute and Department of Educational and Family studies, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement SciencesVrije Universiteit AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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Neille J, Selikson G. "I was always struggling": Caregivers' experiences of transitioning a child from oral to long-term non-oral feeding at an out-patient hospital clinic in South Africa. Child Care Health Dev 2021; 47:705-712. [PMID: 34014577 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND As the prevalence of paediatric dysphagia increases, the need for long-term non-oral feeding has also increased. Despite these developments, little is known about caregiver experiences of transitioning a child onto long-term non-oral feeds, and the factors which influence the process of decision-making and the provision of consent to do so. This paper aims to explore these factors. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine participants recruited from the multidisciplinary out-patient non-oral feeding clinic at a hospital. Interviews explored caregiver experiences of decision-making and the process of providing consent when transitioning their child to non-oral feeds, as well as the support structures available to the caregivers. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed, then analyzed using thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2013) and content analysis (Neuendorf, 2016). RESULTS Challenges to care and quality of life, access to information and culturally relevant counselling, and the involvement of family members and significant others emerged as prominent themes. Findings suggest that quality of life was the most common motivating factor for transitioning a child to non-oral feeding methods. Several participants suggested that support and information sharing via digital platforms were both useful and effective. IMPLICATIONS The findings highlight caregivers' needs for improved access to information and social support. The findings hold implications for training of healthcare providers working in similar contexts and for models of service delivery which ensure that family-centred intervention can be delivered in culturally and contextually relevant ways. With widespread access to smartphones, counselling should include digital messaging as a way of providing support and information sharing. Future research should focus on the complexities of counselling and the process of informed consent in settings impacted by diverse cultural, contextual and linguistic barriers, as well as the potential value of mobile health (mhealth) in ensuring improved health outcomes.
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- Joanne Neille
- Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, School of Human and Community Development, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, School of Human and Community Development, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Reeder J, Morris J. Becoming an empowered parent. How do parents successfully take up their role as a collaborative partner in their child's specialist care? J Child Health Care 2021; 25:110-125. [PMID: 32141316 DOI: 10.1177/1367493520910832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The purpose of this article is to offer an improved understanding of how parents of children with long-term disabilities are empowered to successfully take up their role as decision-making partners in the design and delivery of the care of their child. The intention is to stimulate dialogue, encourage reflection and provide practical suggestions for health professionals working with children and their families. The reported findings are from a study which was guided by a constructivist grounded theory methodology. This involved an iterative process of repeated cycles of data collection and analysis, which comprised 12 semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 14 parents of children accessing paediatric services within a single National Health Service Trust. A novel model, explaining how the power im/balance and the perceived state of the therapeutic relationship influence how successfully a parent takes up their position in the collaborative partnership, is presented and discussed. It is suggested that by thoughtfully addressing the traditional hierarchy that exists within healthcare, health professionals might facilitate the development of a 'truly' therapeutic relationship, which can help promote parental empowerment.
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- Jim Reeder
- East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust, Children and Young Person's Therapy Service, Kent, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Brighton, Brighton, UK
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Bingöler Pekcici EB, Özalp Akin E, Akpinar F, Hayran G, Keleş C, Yağbasan B, Kurşun N, Ertem İ. Family-centeredness of services for young children with Down syndrome: an observational study from Turkey. Turk J Med Sci 2021; 51:246-255. [PMID: 33155788 PMCID: PMC7991864 DOI: 10.3906/sag-2009-76] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background/aim Physicians require information on the family centeredness of services for children with Down syndrome, one of the most frequently encountered disabilities in childhood. We aimed to determine the family-centeredness of services for young children with Down syndrome and using a bioecological theory framework we hypothesized that child, family and service-related factors would be associated with such services. Materials and methods In a crosssectional design, children with Down syndrome seen at Ankara University Developmental Pediatrics Division (AUDPD) between February 2020 and June 2020 were included if they had received services in the community for at least 12 months. Mothers responded to the measure of process of care-20 (MPOC-20) used to measure family centeredness. Results All 65 eligible children were included; 57% were boys and median age was 25.0 (IQR: 18.5–38.0) months. The MPOC-20 subscale scores were highest for the “respectful and supportive care (RSC)” (median 6.0; IQR: 4.8–6.8) and lowest for the “providing specific information” (median 3.0; IQR: 4.4–6.5) subscales. On univariate analyses, maternal education <high school was associated with scores ≤4 on the RSC (OR = 6.75; 95%CI = 1.77–25.64) and “enabling and partnership” subscales (OR = 3.10; 95%CI = 1.06–9.05); income ≤ minimum wage (OR=3.94; 95%CI=1.10-14.02) was associated with scores ≤4 on the RSC. In the multivariate logistic regression model, maternal education ≤ high school was independently associated with RSC scores ≤4 (OR = 5.13; 95%CI = 1.26–20.84). Conclusion Our findings imply that limitations in family-centeredness of community service for young children with Down syndrome. Deficiencies of services particularly for children with less educated mothers need to be urgently resolved.
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- Emine Bahar Bingöler Pekcici
- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Division, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Division, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Division, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Division, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Division, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Division, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Division, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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Parental Stress and Family Quality of Life: Surveying Family Members of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17239007. [PMID: 33287284 PMCID: PMC7731363 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17239007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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(1) Background. This study assesses the quality of life in families with a member with an intellectual disability using the Family Adjustment and Adaptation Response framework. (2) Methods. The study included 515 Spanish participants whose family members with disabilities range in age from infancy to adulthood. We hypothesized that it is possible to predict parenting stress by paying attention to the meaning families give to themselves and their circumstances while controlling for the impact of other variables such as family capabilities and characteristics of the family member with disabilities. We used the Beach Center Family Quality of Life Scale and the section on Exceptional needs of medical and behavioral support from the Supports Intensity Scale, together with other potential predictors. The subscale on parental stress from the Parenting Stress Index–Short Form was utilized as a criterion measure. (3) Results. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed that 49% of parental stress was predicted by dysfunctional interaction, difficult behaviors, low emotional wellbeing, poor family interaction, as well as kinship as parents, and the severity of both the medical needs and intellectual disability. (4) Conclusions. The stress experienced by those families is mostly predicted by the meaning they give to themselves and their circumstances. Implications of these findings for service delivery are discussed.
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Mathews SB, Mozolic-Staunton B, Jefford E, Salehi N. Canadian Occupational Performance Measure and Early Intervention: A Scoping Review. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SCHOOLS, & EARLY INTERVENTION 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/19411243.2020.1744210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Skye B. Mathews
- School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University (Midwifery) New South Wales, Lismore, Australia
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- School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia
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McGill N, McLeod S, Ivory N, Davis E, Rohr K. Randomised Controlled Trial Evaluating Active versus Passive Waiting for Speech-Language Pathology. Folia Phoniatr Logop 2020; 73:335-354. [PMID: 32756053 DOI: 10.1159/000508830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION High demand for speech-language pathology means children sometimes wait over 12 months for services, missing out on timely support. Waiting can be a time of stress, concern, and powerlessness for caregivers. Provision of information via a website may support families and encourage active waiting. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare children's speech, intelligibility, language, and literacy outcomes, and caregivers' satisfaction and empowerment in active versus passive waiting conditions. METHODS Ninety-seven preschool-aged children referred to a community health speech-language pathology service in Australia were screened for eligibility. Eligible children (n =42) with speech/language difficulties were randomly allocated to: (a) active waiting (provision of a purpose-built website; n = 20), or (b) passive waiting (control group; n = 22). Pre- and post-assessments (after 6 months on a waiting list) were completed with children and caregivers by a speech-language pathologist blinded to group allocations. RESULTS Intention to treat (n =36) and per-protocol analyses (n =30) were conducted to measure group differences in child and caregiver outcomes at post-assessment using one-way ANCOVA, controlling for baseline scores. There were no statistically significant differences between groups for children's speech, intelligibility, language, and literacy, or caregivers' empowerment and satisfaction. Children in both groups made minimal gains over 6 months. CONCLUSIONS Provision of an active waiting website did not lead to statistically significant change in child or caregiver outcomes, and children in both groups made little progress over a 6-month period. Early speech-language pathology intervention delivered with appropriate dosage is needed to optimise children's outcomes. Until timely and effective speech-language pathology intervention can be provided for all who need it, provision of early assessments may be beneficial. There remains a need for effective ways to support children and families on waiting lists.
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- Nicole McGill
- Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia,
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- Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
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- Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
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- Western NSW Local Health District, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
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- Western NSW Local Health District, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
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Egholm GJ, Bjerknes M, Illum NO. Parents' Assessment of Disability in Their Children With Down Syndrome. Child Neurol Open 2020; 7:2329048X20934248. [PMID: 32596412 PMCID: PMC7303779 DOI: 10.1177/2329048x20934248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2019] [Revised: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Aim: To describe a population of children with Down syndrome and evaluate their
parents’ assessment of disability. Methods: Medical records of a population of 80 children with Down syndrome aged 5 to
17 years were analyzed for genetic background and associated diagnoses. And
27 parents to their children agreed to assess disability by employing a set
of 26 International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health
body function (b) codes and activity and participation (d) codes. Clinical
data were gathered and analysis of parents’ assessment of disability using
psychometric and Rasch analysis was performed. Results: Clinical data on 27 children assessed by their parents and 53 children not
assessed had identical associated diagnoses. The 26 International
Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health codes and qualifiers
had a mean score of 2.67 (range 1.26-4.11) and corrected code-total
correlations mean of 0.55 (range −1.17 to 0.82). Rasch analysis showed
proper code MNSQ infit and outfit values with mean 1.03 and 1.06. Conclusion: Clinical data on 27 children assessed were similar to 53 children that were
not evaluated. Parents’ assessment of the 27 children showed good
psychometric and Rasch analysis properties. Similar results might be
expected in the total population of 80 children.
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- Guðrun Jákupsdóttir Egholm
- Division of Child Neurology, Hans Christian Andersen Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Division of Child Neurology, Hans Christian Andersen Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Division of Child Neurology, Hans Christian Andersen Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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Bares KJ, Mowen TJ. Examining the Parole Officer as a Mechanism of Social Support During Reentry From Prison. CRIME AND DELINQUENCY 2020; 66:1023-1051. [PMID: 34262221 PMCID: PMC8277152 DOI: 10.1177/0011128719881599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Emerging research has shown that the parole officer, much like friends and family, can be an important source of social support for returning persons. While this body of literature is growing, existing research provides little insight into understanding how specific types (e.g., interpersonal and/or professional) of parole officer support matter. Using panel data from the Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative, results of mixed-effects models demonstrate that greater levels of parole officer support are associated with decreased odds of reincarceration. Furthermore, parole officer professional support (e.g., providing correct information) exerts a more robust effect than interpersonal support (e.g., listening and caring). Findings suggest policy makers should consider programming to strengthen the professional relationship between the parole officer and returning person.
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McLeod S, Davis E, Rohr K, McGill N, Miller K, Roberts A, Thornton S, Ahio N, Ivory N. Waiting for speech-language pathology services: A randomised controlled trial comparing therapy, advice and device. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2020; 22:372-386. [PMID: 32366124 DOI: 10.1080/17549507.2020.1731600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Purpose: To compare children's speech, language and early literacy outcomes, and caregivers' empowerment and satisfaction following provision of 12 sessions of direct intervention (therapy), or face-to-face advice or a purpose-built website (device) while waiting for therapy.Method: A four-stage randomised controlled trial was undertaken involving three- to six-year-old children referred to speech-language pathology waiting lists at two Australian community health centres over eight months (n = 222). Stage 1 (screening): 149 were eligible to participate. Stage 2 (pre-assessment): 117 were assessed. Stage 3 (intervention): 110 were randomised to advice (33), device (39) or therapy (38). Stage 4 (post-assessment): 101 were re-assessed by a speech-language pathologist blinded to the intervention condition.Result: After controlling for baseline levels, children's speech (percentage of consonants correct) was significantly higher in the therapy group compared to the advice and device conditions. Caregivers' satisfaction was also significantly higher in the therapy condition compared to the device condition. There were no significant differences between the three conditions for children's intelligibility, language and early literacy or caregivers' empowerment.Conclusion: Therapy resulted in significantly higher speech outcomes than the advice and device conditions and was associated with significantly greater caregiver satisfaction. Provision of a website containing evidence-based material or a single session of advice may be a viable alternative while children wait for therapy targeting intelligibility, language and early literacy, and to empower caregivers.
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- Sharynne McLeod
- School of Teacher Education, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, Australia
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- Western NSW Local Health District, Bathurst, Australia
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- Western NSW Local Health District, Bathurst, Australia
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- School of Teacher Education, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, Australia
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- Western NSW Local Health District, Dubbo, Australia
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- Faculty of Arts and Education, Charles Sturt University, Albury, Australia
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McGill N, McLeod S. Waiting list management in speech-language pathology: translating research to practice. SPEECH LANGUAGE AND HEARING 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/2050571x.2020.1716471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Nicole McGill
- School of Teacher Education, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, Australia
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- School of Teacher Education, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, Australia
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Coughler C. Analysis of the quality of online resources for parents of children who are late to talk. AUTISM & DEVELOPMENTAL LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENTS 2020; 5:2396941520917940. [PMID: 36381543 PMCID: PMC9620457 DOI: 10.1177/2396941520917940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Internet usage worldwide has become a primary source of health-related information and an important resource for parents to find advice on how to promote their child's development and well-being. It is important that healthcare professionals understand what information is available to parents online to best support families and children. The current study evaluated the quality of online resources accessible for parents of children who are late to talk. METHOD Fifty-four web pages were evaluated for their usability and reliability using the LIDA instrument and Health on the Net Foundation code of conduct certification, and readability using the Flesch Reading Ease Score and Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level. Origin, author(s), target audience, topics discussed, terminology used, and recommendations were also examined. RESULTS The majority of websites scored within the moderate range (50-90%) for total LIDA scores and usability, but scored in the low range for reliability (<50%). Significantly higher reliability scores (p < 0.001) were found for sites with Health on the Net Foundation code of conduct certification. Readability fell within the standard range. The largest proportion of websites were American, written by speech-language pathologists, with the most common topics being milestones, tips and strategies, and red flags. Discrepancies were mostly seen in terminology and misinformation, and when present, usually related to risk factors and causes. CONCLUSION Prior to recommending websites to parents, health professionals should consider readability of the content, check that information is up-to-date, and confirm website sources and reputable authorship. Health professionals should also be aware of the types of unclear or inaccurate information to which parents of children who are late to talk may be exposed online.
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- Caitlin Coughler
- Caitlin Coughler, Graduate Program in Health
and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Western Ontario, Elborn College,
London, Ontario N6G 1H1, Canada.
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Kalleson R, Jahnsen R, Østensjø S. Empowerment in families raising a child with cerebral palsy during early childhood: Associations with child, family and service characteristics. Child Care Health Dev 2019; 46:19-27. [PMID: 31503355 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2019] [Revised: 07/03/2019] [Accepted: 09/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Insight into family empowerment is important in order to develop and offer services that support and strengthen parents caring for a child with disability. The aims of this study were to describe empowerment trajectories among parents caring for a young child with cerebral palsy (CP) and to explore associations between parental empowerment and characteristics of the child and family and the services they receive. METHODS 58 children (median age at first assessment 28 months, range 12-57) and their parents were included in a longitudinal cohort study based on registry data from follow-up programs for children with CP in Norway. Parental empowerment trajectories were described by averaging scores in the three subscales of the Family Empowerment Scale (FES) (family, service situations and community) at enrollment and at semi-annual/annual assessments. A linear mixed model was used to explore associations. RESULTS Parental empowerment scores on the FES in family and service situations were high and stable during early childhood, while considerably lower in the community context. In service situations, perceived empowerment was significantly associated with both child, family and service characteristics, whereas empowerment in family situations was only associated with family characteristics. The service factor having a multidisciplinary support team was positively associated with perceived empowerment in both service situations and in the community. CONCLUSION Knowledge about parental empowerment in different contexts and associations with characteristics of the child and family and the services they receive can contribute to further reinforcing family empowerment and identifying parents in need of additional support.
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- Runa Kalleson
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience for Children, Oslo University Hospital
- Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University
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McGill N, McLeod S. Aspirations for a website to support families' active waiting for speech-language pathology. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2019; 21:263-274. [PMID: 31064226 DOI: 10.1080/17549507.2019.1604802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Revised: 03/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/30/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Purpose: Children sometimes wait 12 months or longer to access speech-language pathology services. Information on websites may support families' active waiting for speech-language pathology; however, there are few user-friendly, evidence-based websites specifically designed for children and families for this purpose. The current study aimed to: (1) ascertain appropriate website content, format, features and functions; (2) evaluate the quality of existing speech and language sites and (3) obtain feedback on a prototype website. Method: A three-stage explanatory sequential mixed-methods design was employed. Stage 1 involved 119 participants completing an online questionnaire recommending website content, format, features and functions. Stage 2 involved evaluating the quality of 25 online sites about children's speech and language. Stage 3 involved focus groups with 16 participants to explore aspirations and feedback on a website to support active waiting. Result: Participants wanted information about typical development and services to access while waiting; strategies to stimulate children's speech and language development; simple web architecture; and high readability. High scoring sites contained evidence-based information from trustworthy sources. Strategies from the theory of preparative waiting arose in the focus groups. Conclusion: Participants considered easily identifiable, trustworthy sources of information, and user-friendly strategies and resources to be important on a website to support active waiting for speech-language pathology. The theory of preparative waiting may be a viable framework informing waiting for speech-language pathology for children with speech and language difficulties.
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- Nicole McGill
- a School of Teacher Education, Charles Sturt University , Bathurst , Australia
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- a School of Teacher Education, Charles Sturt University , Bathurst , Australia
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Melvin K, Meyer C, Ryan B. "We don't know what we don't know": Providing information about communication to families of children with Down syndrome. Child Care Health Dev 2019; 45:423-432. [PMID: 30869805 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Revised: 03/09/2019] [Accepted: 03/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Children with Down syndrome often present with a communication disability, and families require information to support their child's communication. Effective provision of information by professionals is an important part of family-centred practice. However, we currently do not know the specific communication information needs of families of children with Down syndrome. This study aimed to (1) explore families' experiences of communication information provision and (2) identify families' preferences regarding when, what and how they would like to receive information about communication. METHOD A qualitative descriptive approach was used to explore the experiences and information needs of nine family members of children with Down syndrome aged 0-15 years. Data from semistructured, in-depth interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Three core themes were identified: (1) We want more information about communication to be provided by professionals now and into the future so we can be "self-help people." (2) We want general information resources that help us support our child's communication. (3) We want to have a two-way partnership with professionals so we can share and receive specific information about our child's communication. CONCLUSION Ineffective information provision restricts families' capacity to be self-help people in supporting communication development. Ongoing provision of both general and specific information about communication is needed in different formats. This study informs the development of resources to better meet families' information needs.
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- Katelyn Melvin
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Wong Chung R, Willemen A, Voorman J, Ketelaar M, Becher J, Verheijden J, Schuengel C. Managing oneself or managing together? Parents’ perspectives on chronic condition self-management in Dutch pediatric rehabilitation services. Disabil Rehabil 2019; 42:3348-3358. [DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1594396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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- Ruud Wong Chung
- Department of Educational and Family studies, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Merem Medical Rehabilitation, Almere, the Netherlands
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- Department of Educational and Family studies, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Science & Sports, University Medical Center, Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- BOSK-Association for persons with a physical disability, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Educational and Family studies, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Mantri-Langeveldt A, Dada S, Boshoff K. Measures for social support in raising a child with a disability: A scoping review. Child Care Health Dev 2019; 45:159-174. [PMID: 30690765 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2017] [Revised: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The benefits of social support for caregivers raising a child with a disability have been identified in the literature. These benefits include the improvement of the mental and physical well-being of the caregivers, improvement in caregiving styles, and overall improvement of family quality of life. Whilst the benefits of social support are widely reported, the definitions and measures of social support in the literature are varied. METHOD A scoping review was therefore undertaken to identify and describe the tools used to measure social support of primary caregivers (i.e., parents or grandparents) raising a child (0-18 years) with a congenital disability in international studies. Ten databases were systematically searched. RESULTS Sixteen studies were included in the review, from which nine social support measures were identified. Attributes of the measures were searched from their referenced papers and described in terms of their reported psychometric properties. CONCLUSIONS Through the identification of the measures of social support and ensuring its accurate measurement, direction can be provided for intervention by allowing professionals to detect and address social support available. Future recommendations for research are made.
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- Anushka Mantri-Langeveldt
- Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- International Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, South Australia
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Bowman S, Evans C. It's Not Just Me. Parents' Perceptions of a Multi-Disciplinary Therapy Group for Infants with Disabilities. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr 2019; 39:502-513. [PMID: 30880538 DOI: 10.1080/01942638.2019.1577785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Aim: To explore parent perceptions of Baby Club, a therapeutic program involving physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy for infants with physical disabilities under 2 years and to better understand how the group addresses child and family needs. Methods: A qualitative descriptive design using semi-structured interviews and a brief demographics questionnaire. Eight parents who attended a Baby Club program between 2017 and 2018 were recruited from ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and de-identified. A content analysis approach was used with an inductive process to generate a coding scheme. Investigators developed overarching themes. Results: Three themes representing parents' perceptions of Baby Club were identified: (1) Learning Together through Play and Fun; (2) I'm Not the Only One - Sharing and Support; (3) The Value of Therapist Time and Expertise. Conclusions: Baby Club provides parents and infants with opportunities to learn new skills through play, providing enriching social experiences and networking in a supportive therapeutic group environment.
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- Susan Bowman
- a Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto , Toronto , Ontario , Canada.,b ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment & Development , Mississauga , Ontario , Canada
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- a Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto , Toronto , Ontario , Canada
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Illum NO, Bonderup M, Gradel KO. Parents' Expressions of Concerns and Hopes for the Future and Their Concomitant Assessments of Disability in Their Children. CLINICAL MEDICINE INSIGHTS-PEDIATRICS 2018; 12:1179556518784948. [PMID: 30046263 PMCID: PMC6055242 DOI: 10.1177/1179556518784948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Aim To assess parents' ability to express their concerns and hopes for the future in their children with disability and assess their children's disability as well as to analyse these data for consistency. Method Parents of 162 children with spina bifida, spinal muscular atrophy, muscular disorders, cerebral palsy, visual impairment, hearing impairment, mental disability, or disability following brain tumours were asked to freely express their concerns and hopes for the future and to assess disability in their own children by employing a set of 26 International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, Children and Youth Version (ICF-CY) body function (b) codes and activity and participation (d) codes. A grounded theory approach was employed to systematize parents' expressions of concerns and hopes; then, parents scored qualifiers on a 5-step qualitative Likert scale. Parents assessed their children's disability in the same way using the ICF-CY 5-step qualifier scale. Results Altogether, 119 parents freely expressed their concerns and hopes, and 101 of them also assessed their children's disability using the 26 ICF-CY codes. A total of 475 expressions of concern and hopes (issues) were expressed and categorized into 34 areas of concern and hopes (subsections). The most frequently mentioned issues were education; understanding, goodwill, and communication between parents; and community support. Qualitative data on both 5-step qualifier scales showed good reliability. Rasch analysis maps on concerns and hopes for children as well as on the ICF-CY assessment demonstrated good alignment and a clinically relevant progression from the least to the most disabled children. Conclusion Parents can express valid and reliable data on their concerns and hopes for the future and can reliably assess disability in their own children.
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- Niels Ove Illum
- Hans Christian Andersen Children's Hospital, Division of Child Neurology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Odense Municipality, Special Counselling Unit, Odense, Denmark
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology, Research Unit of Clinical Epidemiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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van Maren-Suir I, Ketelaar M, Brouns B, van der Sanden K, Verhoef M. There is no place like @home!: The value of home consultations in paediatric rehabilitation. Child Care Health Dev 2018; 44:623-629. [PMID: 29732598 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2017] [Revised: 04/03/2018] [Accepted: 04/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Family-centred services (FCS) is widely regarded as the best practice approach in early interventions. Creating a therapeutic environment, which also stimulates collaboration between parents and service professionals, is a way to conform to the principles of FCS. The present paper describes the project entitled @home, involving the implementation of home consultations by a specialized team working with children aged 0-5 years at our rehabilitation centre in the Netherlands. The objectives of this article are to (a) describe the development and implementation of home consultations as part of regular care and (b) share the experiences of parents and service providers with home consultations. METHOD The implementation process was divided into 3 steps: (1) interviewing experts, (2) adjusting current rehabilitation trajectories, and (3) service providers offering consultations to children at home. The experiences with the home consultations were immediately incorporated in the system, making the implementation an iterative process. RESULTS In 82% of the 133 home conducted consultations, the service professionals reported that it was more valuable to offer home consultations than seeing the child at the rehabilitation centre. The semistructured interviews revealed that parents and service providers found that they received and provided more tailored advice, perceived a more equal partnership between service professionals and parents, and reported that the home consultations provided a good natural therapeutic environment where a child can be itself and where the child performs best. CONCLUSION By using the @home system based on the 3 service models, home consultations are now part of the regular paediatric rehabilitation system at our rehabilitation centre.
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- I van Maren-Suir
- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht, and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Department of Child and Youth, De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Research Group Lifestyle and Health, HU University of Applied Science, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht, and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht, and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Child and Youth, De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht, and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Science and Sports, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Alsem MW, van Meeteren KM, Verhoef M, Schmitz MJWM, Jongmans MJ, Meily-Visser JMA, Ketelaar M. Co-creation of a digital tool for the empowerment of parents of children with physical disabilities. RESEARCH INVOLVEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT 2017; 3:26. [PMID: 29238612 PMCID: PMC5724239 DOI: 10.1186/s40900-017-0079-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2017] [Accepted: 11/08/2017] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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PLAIN ENGLISH SUMMARY Parents of children with physical disabilities do a lot to support their child in daily life. In doing this they are faced with many challenges. These parents have a wide range of unmet needs, especially for information, on different topics. It is sometimes hard for them to get the right information at the right moment, and to ask the right questions to physicians and other healthcare professionals. In order to develop a digital tool to help parents formulate questions and find information, we thought it would be crucial to work together in a process of co-creation with parents, researchers, IT-specialists and healthcare professionals. In close collaboration with them we developed a tool that aims to help parents ask questions, find information and take a more leading role in consultations with healthcare professionals, called the WWW-roadmap (WWW-wijzer in Dutch).In two groups of parents (one group with and one group without experience of using the tool), we will study the effects of using this tool, on consultations with physicians. We expect that using the tool will result in better empowerment, satisfaction and family-centred care. BACKGROUND Parents of children with physical disabilities do much to support their child in daily life. In doing so, they are faced with many challenges. These parents have a wide range of unmet needs, especially for information, on various topics. Getting timely and reliable information is very difficult for parents, whereas being informed is a major requirement for the process of empowerment and shared decision-making. This paper describes the development of a digital tool to support parents in this process. During its development, working together with parents was crucial to address relevant topics and design a user-centred intervention. METHODS In co-creation with parents, healthcare professionals, IT-professionals and researchers, a digital tool was developed, the 'WWW-roadmap' ['WWW-wijzer' in Dutch]. This digital tool aims to enable parents to explore their questions (What do I want to know?), help in their search for information (Where can I find the information I need), and refer to appropriate professionals (Who can assist me further?).During the process, we got extensive feedback from a parent panel consisting of parents of children with physical disabilities, enabling us to create the tool 'with' rather than 'for' them. This led to a user-friendly and problem-driven tool. DISCUSSION The WWW-roadmap can function as a tool to help parents formulate their questions, search for information and thus prepare for consultations with healthcare professionals, and to facilitate parental empowerment and shared-decision making by parent and professional. Effects of using the WWW-roadmap on consultations with professionals will be studied in the future.
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- M. W. Alsem
- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Rembrandtkade 10, 3583 TM Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Rembrandtkade 10, 3583 TM Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Rembrandtkade 10, 3583 TM Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Zuyd University of Applied Science, Research Centre for Data Intelligence, ICT Faculty, Heerlen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Child, Family & Education Studies, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Department of Neonatology, Wilhelmina Children’s hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Rembrandtkade 10, 3583 TM Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Rembrandtkade 10, 3583 TM Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Myrhaug HT, Jahnsen R, Østensjø S. Family-centred practices in the provision of interventions and services in primary health care: A survey of parents of preschool children with cerebral palsy. J Child Health Care 2016; 20:109-19. [PMID: 25336236 DOI: 10.1177/1367493514551312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The aims of this study were to explore how parents of preschoolers with cerebral palsy (CP) experienced the level of family-centred services using the Measure of Processes of Care (MPOC-20) within primary health care in Norway and to examine the relationships between these experiences and the provided everyday skills interventions and services. A survey was sent to 360 parents of preschool children with CP. The response rate was 34%. Of the MPOC scales respectful and supportive care and coordinated and comprehensive care received the highest ratings, and providing general information received the lowest. Our findings indicate lower levels of family centredness in primary health-care contexts than that reported in specialist health care. Significant positive associations were found between all the five MPOC-20 scales and the parents' satisfaction with the amount of service coordination (p = .000-.004). The high scores for respectful and supportive care and the low scores for general information indicate that the families experienced relational help giving practices to a larger extent and participatory practices to a lesser extent. To increase the participatory aspects of family-centred practice, further research needs to address facilitators and barriers of information sharing and ways of giving this information both in specialist and primary health care.
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- Hilde Tinderholt Myrhaug
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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- Oslo University Hospital, Department of Clinical Neurosciences for Children, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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Groleger Sršen K, Vidmar G, Zupan A. Validity, internal consistency reliability and one-year stability of the Slovene translation of the Measure of Processes of Care (20-item version). Child Care Health Dev 2015; 41:569-80. [PMID: 25297060 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/31/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The Measure of Processes of Care (MPOC) was developed as a self-administered questionnaire for parents to report on behaviours of healthcare providers. The original (MPOC-56) and the 20-item version (MPOC-20) have established reliability and validity, but the instrument must be rechecked whenever translated and applied in a different social and cultural setting. The aim of our study was to evaluate validity, internal consistency reliability and 1-year stability of the Slovene translation of MPOC-20. METHODS Parents of children who were admitted as inpatients or outpatients of several hospitals and health centres were invited to participate. MPOC-20, the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8) and a separate question on stress and worries were sent by mail. Descriptive item analysis was performed. Cronbach's alpha coefficient and corrected item-total correlations were used to assess internal consistency for each of the five MPOC-20 subscales. To evaluate validity, we correlated the MPOC-20 subscale scores with CSQ-8 scores and a stress alleviation rating. Assessment with MPOC-20 was performed again 1 year later and we used paired-samples tests to compare mean scores of both assessments. RESULTS Parents of 235 children participated in the study (80% mothers). They reported high general satisfaction as 15 out of the 20 MPOC-20 mean item scores were above 5 (out of 7) and none was below 4. The mean MPOC-20 mean subscale scores were 5.83 (SD 1.10) for Coordinated and Comprehensive Care for Child and Family, 5.62 (SD 1.12) for Respectful and Supportive Care, 5.45 (SD 1.23) for Enabling and Partnership, 5.33 (SD 1.61) for Providing Specific Information about the Child and 4.59 (SD 1.65) for Providing General Information. The ranking order of the mean rating of the MPOC-20 subscales was similar to previous studies. The parents reported that they felt their stress and worries had been notably or slightly reduced through the process of care in the last year in more than two-thirds of the cases. All the MPOC-20 subscales (as well as the CSQ-8 scale) showed high internal consistency: the corrected item-total correlations were far above the lower limit for item's acceptance of 0.3. After 1 year (66 returned questionnaires) none of the mean subscale scores changed statistically significantly (P-values 0.159-0.910). CONCLUSION The Slovene translation of the MPOC-20 can be considered as a valid and reliable instrument that shows good stability over a period of 1 year, and as such it can be adopted in clinical practice.
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- K Groleger Sršen
- Department for Children Rehabilitation, University Rehabilitation Institute, Ljubljana, Republic of Slovenia
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- Biostatistics and Scientific Informatics, University Rehabilitation Institute, Ljubljana, Republic of Slovenia
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- University Rehabilitation Institute, Ljubljana, Republic of Slovenia
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Majamanda MD, Munkhondya TEM, Simbota M, Chikalipo M. Family Centered Care versus Child Centered Care: The Malawi Context. Health (London) 2015. [DOI: 10.4236/health.2015.76088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Cunningham BJ, Rosenbaum PL. Measure of processes of care: a review of 20 years of research. Dev Med Child Neurol 2014; 56:445-52. [PMID: 24283936 DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.12347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/11/2013] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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AIM This article reviews literature on findings from the Measure of Processes of Care (MPOC) to assess family-centred services. METHOD Systematic searches for papers citing MPOC in both PubMed and Web of Science identified 107 articles. Fifty-five met the criterion for inclusion in this review in that they reported MPOC data. RESULTS Over the past 20 years MPOC has been used in settings additional to the children's treatment centres for which it was designed; used in 11 countries and translated into 14 languages; and used to measure change in respondents' perceptions over time. MPOC findings have also informed our understanding of the provision of family-centred services. Overall, parents report that service providers do a good job of providing respectful, comprehensive services in partnership with families, but that there remain limitations in the provision of general information, an area for improvement. Finally, MPOC has been shown to correlate with various other measures related to the provision of family-centred services. INTERPRETATION The MPOC 'family' of measures can be used to assess both families' and service providers' experiences and perceptions of the family-centredness of services received/provided. Opportunities abound for further research enquiries.
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- Barbara J Cunningham
- CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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