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Physical Therapists' Perspectives Of School Functioning For Children With Cerebral Palsy (Cp), Vevian Grace A. Lee
Physical Therapists' Perspectives Of School Functioning For Children With Cerebral Palsy (Cp), Vevian Grace A. Lee
Honors College Theses
The purpose of this study was to use a qualitative participatory action research method – Photovoice – to identify perceived barriers and facilitators to school functioning among school-based physical therapists of children with cerebral palsy (CP). Seven physical therapists made up the participants in this study. The researchers followed the nine-step methodology recommended for Photovoice. During the training session, participants were educated on the background of Photovoice and the purpose of the study. They were given 14 days to take photographs after which researchers used a focus group interview structured by the SHOWeD method. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability …
The Facilitators And Barriers Of Physical Activity Engagement For Youth And Young Adults With Childhood Onset Physical Disabilities, Matt Downs
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This thesis explored the motivators, experiences and challenges of youth and young adults (hereafter referred to as youth) with childhood-onset physical disabilities with respect to engaging in and sustaining physical activity. A focus group was conducted with youth (n= 6) who were current or past clients of recreational programs offered through a pediatric rehabilitation centre. Youth also completed a Personalized Exercise Questionnaire. A separate focus group was conducted with centre clinicians (n= 7). Data were analyzed through an interpretive description approach. A positive outlook towards physical activity was found among all participants. Youth recognized the physical, …