scholarly journals Efficacy of a multi-strategy knowledge translation approach in changing allied health practitioner knowledge and use of evidence-based assessments and interventions for children with cerebral palsy

2016 ◽  
Vol 58 ◽  
pp. 54-55
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Knowledge Translation ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Health Practitioner ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Practitioner Knowledge ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

scholarly journals Development of the Translating Allied Health Knowledge (TAHK) Framework

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 412-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle Hitch ◽  
Genevieve Pepin ◽  
Kate Lhuede ◽  
Sue Rowan ◽  
Susan Giles
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Translation ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Outcome Measurement ◽  
Steering Committee ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Collaborative Process ◽  
Academic Knowledge ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Clinician Support

Background: While evidence-based practice is a familiar concept to allied health clinicians, knowledge translation (KT) is less well known and understood. The need for a framework that enables allied health clinicians to access and engage with KT was identified. The aim of this paper is to describe the development of the Translating Allied Health Knowledge (TAHK) Framework. Methods: An iterative and collaborative process involving clinician and academic knowledge partners was utilised to develop the TAHK Framework. Multiple methods were utilised during this process, including a systematic literature review, steering committee consultation, mixed methods survey, benchmarking and measurement property analysis. Results: The TAHK Framework has now been finalised, and is described in detail. The framework is structured around four domains – Doing Knowledge Translation, Social Capital for Knowledge Translation, Sustaining Knowledge Translation and Inclusive Knowledge Translation – under which 14 factors known to influence allied health KT are classified. The formulation of the framework to date has laid a rigorous foundation for further developments, including clinician support and outcome measurement. Conclusion: The method of development adopted for the TAHK Framework has ensured it is both evidence and practice based, and further amendments and modifications are anticipated as new knowledge becomes available. The Framework will enable allied health clinicians to build on their existing capacities for KT, and approach this complex process in a rigorous and systematic manner. The TAHK Framework offers a unique focus on how knowledge is translated by allied health clinicians in multidisciplinary settings.

scholarly journals An evidence-based review of hyperbaric oxygen for children with cerebral palsy

2001 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 21-22
Author(s):  
F. M. Bischof
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Double Blind Placebo ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
High Level

This paper reviews the evidence in the literature for the use of hypebaric oxygen (HBO) in the treatment of cerebral palsy (CP). To date there are only two published studies on the outcome of HBO administration in CP. A pilot study showed significant improvement in gross motor function but provided a low level of evidence. A recent multicentre, double blind, placebo controlled trial reported similar improvements in both HBO and placebo groups, but no difference between the groups. This study had a high level of evidence. The results suggest that participation in the trial produced clinically important gains in function. The outcome of the study implies that HBO may have a placebo effect in CP.

scholarly journals How pain management for children with cerebral palsy in South African schools complies with up-to-date knowledge

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ensa Johnson ◽  
Stefan Nilsson ◽  
Margareta Adolfsson
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
South African ◽  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
Waiting Times ◽  
System Level ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Published Evidence ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

Background: Pain in children with cerebral palsy (CP) has its sources in musculoskeletal problems that can influence learning in a school setting. Best pain management is essential for these children, but school staff may not keep up to date with the latest developments and interventions. Therefore, staff’s perceptions of beneficial strategies may not comply with contemporary scientific knowledge about effective evidence-based interventions.Objectives: This study investigated how pain management intervention for children with CP in South African schools complied with international scientific knowledge about evidence-based interventions. The intention was to provide support for an update of knowledge on both individual level (i.e. professionals) and system level (i.e. decision makers).Method: Five focus groups were conducted with staff members at five schools for children with special educational needs in South Africa. Manifest and latent content analyses of professional statements identified interventions reported as beneficial and related them to higher and lower levels of intervention evidence as reported at the time of data collection.Results: Most treatment strategies concerned motor functioning that fell within the framework of physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Access to orthopaedic expertise was limited, waiting times were long and medication for spasticity treatment was not offered.Conclusion: A discrepancy between published evidence and clinical practice for pain management in children with CP in South African school settings was noted. Suggestions for improved early intervention to identify children’s hips at risk through surveillance programmes; and orthopaedic management are proposed to prevent deformities and unnecessary suffering in South African children with CP.

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