Co-constructing engagement in pediatric rehabilitation: a multiple case study approach

Disability and Rehabilitation, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 44(16), P. 4429 - 4440

Published: April 18, 2021

Purpose To explore engagement principles and contextual conditions in high-engagement therapy sessions involving youth with disabilities service providers.Method From a larger project on engagement, dyadic case analysis was conducted three ages 8–15 their providers. Participants were interviewed about experiences after focusing speech articulation, transition goals, physical mobility. Data analyzed thematically, an emphasis illustrated by the cases.Results There four provider principles: (a) clients differ what engages them how they display (Individual Variation Principle), (b) there are multiple ways to engage (Personalizing (c) is cultivated through relationship (Relationship (d) it important monitor be attuned client's level of over session (Monitoring Principle). Service providers' use strategies varied due conditions, including type youths' interests preferences.Conclusions The findings indicate value awareness dynamics personalized clients, fundamental importance cultivating good monitoring client during therapy.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONService providers may benefit from being aware common underlying co-construction between clients.Service can variety heighten work cultivate positive relationship.It clients' non-verbal verbal signs respond disengagement therapy.Contextual affecting include nature provided preferences.

Language: Английский

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Utilizing an Environmental Framework to Explore the Acceptability of a Health Promotion Program for Youth with Disabilities

Developmental Neurorehabilitation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 27(1-2), P. 1 - 7

Published: Feb. 17, 2024

This study explored the acceptability of Children and Teens in Charge their Health (CATCH), a program for children with spina bifida or cerebral palsy to enhance physical activity diet. Qualitative interviews were conducted (n = 6) parents who participated CATCH. Analysis used an environmental systems framework. Microsystem factors impacting were: Children's motivations change, age, health. Mesosystem Use virtual coaching relationship between coach child. Macrosystem (e.g. Covid-19), did not impact acceptability, but affected some goal attainment strategies. CATCH was broadly acceptable shows promise as health promotion tailored disabilities. An framework can potentially help other programs success.

Language: Английский

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Fast and Fun: A Pilot Feasibility Study Using Dual Joystick-Operated Ride-on Toys for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation in Children with Hemiplegia

Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 21

Published: June 11, 2024

Our study investigates the feasibility and utility of implementing a dual joystick-operated ride-on-toy navigation training (RNT) program within 3-week intensive camp based on principles modified constraint-induced movement therapy bimanual training, to improve upper extremity (UE) function in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP).

Language: Английский

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Exploring In-Session Engagement in Equine-Assisted Services for Children and Youth Experiencing Disability: A Scoping Review

Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 30(12), P. 1147 - 1161

Published: July 8, 2024

The purpose of this review was to identify and describe the evidence about children youth engagement during equine-assisted services (EAS).

Language: Английский

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Clinician perspectives of engaging parents in behavioural interventions: a thematic analysis in Aotearoa New Zealand

Disability and Rehabilitation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 13

Published: Oct. 5, 2024

Engaging parents in child-focused interventions is considered important for intervention effectiveness but rarely investigated behaviour analysis literature.

Language: Английский

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