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Using A Deliberative Dialogue To Facilitate The Uptake Of Research Evidence In Rehabilitation For Children With Cerebral Palsy, Alisiyah Daya
Using A Deliberative Dialogue To Facilitate The Uptake Of Research Evidence In Rehabilitation For Children With Cerebral Palsy, Alisiyah Daya
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This study explores how to facilitate the use of research evidence to optimize outcomes for children with cerebral palsy (CP) in practice. Findings from two studies were used as the basis for exploring how to comprehensively assess developmental trajectories of children with CP and plan individualized interventions. Seventeen affiliated stakeholders (e.g. physicians, senior leadership, frontline clinicians, families and youth with CP) participated in this study.
Data from a deliberative dialogue and interviews were analyzed using grounded theory methods with a pragmatic perspective. The results highlighted that all areas of practice must engage in knowledge translation to be effective. Stakeholders outlined …
How Do Individuals With Cerebral Palsy And Their Families Prefer To Receive And Use Evidence-Based Information To Individualize Services To Optimize Outcomes?, Tianna D. B. Deluzio
How Do Individuals With Cerebral Palsy And Their Families Prefer To Receive And Use Evidence-Based Information To Individualize Services To Optimize Outcomes?, Tianna D. B. Deluzio
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The main objectives of this study were to: (1) describe the format in which children with cerebral palsy (CP) and their parents prefer to receive information pertaining to development; (2) understand how children with CP and their parents intend to use this information; and (3) gain insight on how children with CP wish to be represented in the information in terms of being both comprehensive and respectful. Ten children with CP and their parent(s) or guardian(s) participated. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and analyzed using constant comparative analysis. Eight themes were created related to the type and format of information preferred …