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View article: Neuromotor and cognitive outcomes of preterm infants at three months of corrected age in a northeastern region of Brazil: A longitudinal feasibility study (Preprint)
Neuromotor and cognitive outcomes of preterm infants at three months of corrected age in a northeastern region of Brazil: A longitudinal feasibility study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Investigating the development of preterm infants is crucial for identifying the need for early intervention during a critical period of optimal neurological development. This study hypothesized that the development of premature…
View article: Feasibility of a Telehealth Model of Therapy Service Delivery After Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Discharge
Feasibility of a Telehealth Model of Therapy Service Delivery After Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Discharge Open
To determine the feasibility and acceptability of the Baby Bridge telehealth model, aimed at expediting the time to therapy activation after neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) discharge. High-risk infants needing therapy after NICU discha…
View article: A Pilot Study on Cost and Other Implementation Factors Comparing Telehealth and In-Person Therapy Service Delivery Following NICU Discharge
A Pilot Study on Cost and Other Implementation Factors Comparing Telehealth and In-Person Therapy Service Delivery Following NICU Discharge Open
Introduction Innovative models are needed to improve access to early therapy for high-risk infants discharged from the NICU. This study aimed to 1) compare costs between in-person and telehealth early therapy, and 2) evaluate adoptability,…
View article: Sitting and caregiver speech input in typically developing infants and infants with cerebral palsy
Sitting and caregiver speech input in typically developing infants and infants with cerebral palsy Open
The development of independent sitting is associated with language development, but the learning experiences underlying this relationship are not well understood. Additionally, it is unknown how these processes play out in infants with mot…
View article: Developmental Trajectories of Emotional Availability Differ Between Dyads With Children With and Without Motor Delay
Developmental Trajectories of Emotional Availability Differ Between Dyads With Children With and Without Motor Delay Open
This study investigated associations of gross motor delay and dyadic emotional availability (EA). Data were drawn from 99 children (Mean age = 8.79 [SD = 3.2] months, 47% Female, and 67% White) with and without motor delay and their caregi…
View article: Gross Motor Function Measure‐66 Item Sets for use with infants and toddlers at high risk for cerebral palsy: Construct validity and responsiveness
Gross Motor Function Measure‐66 Item Sets for use with infants and toddlers at high risk for cerebral palsy: Construct validity and responsiveness Open
Aim To evaluate the construct validity and responsiveness of the Gross Motor Function Measure‐66 Item Set (GMFM‐66‐IS), a standardized criterion‐referenced observational measure, for use with children younger than 24 months with or at high…
View article: Learning to play to learn in pediatric physical therapy
Learning to play to learn in pediatric physical therapy Open
Introduction Play is a way for children to develop and learn about themselves in conjunction with the world. Using play as part of pediatric physical therapy is broadly recommended. This study investigates this integration of play and seek…
View article: Evaluation of Potential Developmental Precursors to Executive Function in Young Children with Motor Delays: Exploratory Study
Evaluation of Potential Developmental Precursors to Executive Function in Young Children with Motor Delays: Exploratory Study Open
This study aimed to explore whether early developmental abilities are related to future executive function (EF) in children with motor delays. Fourteen children with motor delays (Mean age = 10.76, SD = 2.55) were included from a larger st…
View article: Development and Initial Outcomes of the Interdisciplinary ‘Early Identification and Intervention for Infants Network’ (Ei3) in Los Angeles
Development and Initial Outcomes of the Interdisciplinary ‘Early Identification and Intervention for Infants Network’ (Ei3) in Los Angeles Open
Background/Objectives: The Early Identification and Intervention for Infants (Ei3) Network is an interdisciplinary team dedicated to improving early detection and intervention of cerebral palsy (CP) in California. This paper describes the …
View article: Protocol for a multisite randomised controlled trial assessing the effect of the Telehealth for Early Developmental Intervention in babies born very preterm (TEDI-Prem) programme on neurodevelopmental outcomes and parent well-being
Protocol for a multisite randomised controlled trial assessing the effect of the Telehealth for Early Developmental Intervention in babies born very preterm (TEDI-Prem) programme on neurodevelopmental outcomes and parent well-being Open
Introduction Infants born very preterm (VPT, <32 weeks’ gestation) are at increased risk for neurodevelopmental impairments including motor, cognitive and behavioural delay. Parents of infants born VPT also have poorer mental health outcom…
View article: A Modification to the Assessment of Problem-Solving in Play to Enhance Its Utility: Evaluation of Validity, Responsiveness, and Reliability
A Modification to the Assessment of Problem-Solving in Play to Enhance Its Utility: Evaluation of Validity, Responsiveness, and Reliability Open
Purpose: This study investigated the psychometric properties of a 4-second interval scoring modification of the Assessment of Problem-Solving in Play (ie, Assessment of Problem-Solving in Play 4-second interval scoring [APSP-4]). Methods: …
View article: Neonatal therapy principles during transition from neonatal intensive care unit to home: A modified Delphi study
Neonatal therapy principles during transition from neonatal intensive care unit to home: A modified Delphi study Open
Aim To establish expert consensus on key principles for therapist‐supported interventions supporting infants born preterm and their families during the transition from neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to home in the USA. Method A divers…
View article: Relationship Between Prone Skills and Motor‐Based Problem‐Solving Abilities in Full‐Term and Preterm Infants During the First 6 Months of Life
Relationship Between Prone Skills and Motor‐Based Problem‐Solving Abilities in Full‐Term and Preterm Infants During the First 6 Months of Life Open
Motor experiences shape cognitive development in infancy, with the prone position being one such crucial motor experience in the first 6 months of life. Although the motor benefits of the prone position are well‐documented, its influence o…
View article: Tummy Time Tracking: Examining Agreement Between Parent Recall and Direct Observation in Infants
Tummy Time Tracking: Examining Agreement Between Parent Recall and Direct Observation in Infants Open
Importance: Parent recall is the primary method for measuring positioning practices such as tummy time in infants. Concerns regarding the accuracy of parent recall have been raised in the literature. To date, no study has examined the agre…
View article: Igniting the Fire of Discovery: Creating Partnerships Between Research, Education, and Practice
Igniting the Fire of Discovery: Creating Partnerships Between Research, Education, and Practice Open
In the 28th H.P. Maley Lecture, Stacey Dusing, PT, PhD, FAPTA, shares a perspective on the importance of clinician–scientists in bridging the chasm that currently exists between scholarship and clinical practice. Describing herself as a cl…
View article: Infant massage as a stress management technique for parents of hospitalized extremely preterm infants
Infant massage as a stress management technique for parents of hospitalized extremely preterm infants Open
Mothers of infants born extremely preterm requiring prolonged medical intervention in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are at high risk of developing stress. Parent‐administered infant massage is a well‐established, safe interventio…
View article: Early Mobility and Crawling: Beliefs and Practices of Pediatric Physical Therapists in the United States
Early Mobility and Crawling: Beliefs and Practices of Pediatric Physical Therapists in the United States Open
Purpose: To characterize beliefs of pediatric physical therapists (PTs) in the United States regarding the role of crawling in infant development and clinical practice. Methods: Pediatric PTs reported their beliefs about early mobility and…
View article: Slower pace in early walking onset is related to communication, motor skills, and adaptive function in autistic toddlers
Slower pace in early walking onset is related to communication, motor skills, and adaptive function in autistic toddlers Open
The onset of walking is a major developmental milestone in early childhood and is critical to the development of language and social communication. Delays in walking have been described in individuals with ASD. Yet, less is known about the…
View article: A Feasibility Study of a Physical and Occupational Therapy-Led and Parent-Administered Program to Improve Parent Mental Health and Infant Development
A Feasibility Study of a Physical and Occupational Therapy-Led and Parent-Administered Program to Improve Parent Mental Health and Infant Development Open
Results support parent-rated feasibility and acceptability of the TEMPO intervention for extremely preterm infants and their parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
View article: Parent and Therapist Perceptions of the Feasibility, Acceptability, and Benefits of a Weekly Therapist-Led Massage Program for Extremely Preterm Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care
Parent and Therapist Perceptions of the Feasibility, Acceptability, and Benefits of a Weekly Therapist-Led Massage Program for Extremely Preterm Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Open
Mothers of extremely preterm infants experience high rates of mental health disorders that impair maternal–infant interaction and lead to worse infant developmental outcomes. Therapist Education and Massage for Parent–Infant Outcomes (TEMP…
View article: Parent and Therapist Perceptions of the Feasibility, Acceptability, and Benefits of a Weekly Therapist-Led Massage Program for Extremely Preterm Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care
Parent and Therapist Perceptions of the Feasibility, Acceptability, and Benefits of a Weekly Therapist-Led Massage Program for Extremely Preterm Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Open
Mothers of extremely preterm infants experience high rates of mental health disorders that impair maternal–infant interaction and lead to worse infant developmental outcomes. Therapist Education and Massage for Parent–Infant Outcomes (TEMP…
View article: Sitting Capacity and Performance in Infants with Typical Development and Infants with Motor Delay
Sitting Capacity and Performance in Infants with Typical Development and Infants with Motor Delay Open
Intervention and assessment for infants with motor delay should target both sitting capacity and sitting performance.
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on a Clinical Trial: A Quantitative Report on Study Engagement and Strategies
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on a Clinical Trial: A Quantitative Report on Study Engagement and Strategies Open
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic impacted clinical research worldwide potentially altering research findings. The study purpose was to measure the effect of the pandemic on recruitment, retention, assessment, and intervention completion…
View article: Socioeconomic status and home affordances moderate effects of motor delay and intervention
Socioeconomic status and home affordances moderate effects of motor delay and intervention Open
This study explored effects of socioeconomic status (SES) and home affordances on motor, language, and cognitive development in children with motor delays; it also tested whether SES and home affordances moderate the effect of the novel ST…
View article: Factors Influencing Receipt and Type of Therapy Services in the NICU
Factors Influencing Receipt and Type of Therapy Services in the NICU Open
Understanding the type and frequency of current neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) therapy services and predictors of referral for therapy services is a crucial first step to supporting positive long-term outcomes in very preterm infants.…
View article: Parent Experiences in the NICU and Transition to Home
Parent Experiences in the NICU and Transition to Home Open
Families (n = 12) with infants born at <29 weeks gestation shared their experiences while in the NICU and transitioning home. Parents were interviewed 6–8 weeks after NICU discharge, including some during the acute phase of the COVID-19 pa…
View article: Embedding Play to Enrich Physical Therapy
Embedding Play to Enrich Physical Therapy Open
Play is an active process by which an individual is intrinsically motivated to explore the self, the environment, and/or interactions with another person. For infants and toddlers, engaging in play is essential to support development acros…
View article: Implementation of a Comprehensive Anti-Racism Plan in an Academic Physical Therapy Department: An Administrative Case Report
Implementation of a Comprehensive Anti-Racism Plan in an Academic Physical Therapy Department: An Administrative Case Report Open
Objective Transforming the University of Southern California health care system requires that institutions and organizations position equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI), and anti-racism as central to their missions. The purpose of this adm…
View article: Benefits of maternally-administered infant massage for mothers of hospitalized preterm infants: a scoping review
Benefits of maternally-administered infant massage for mothers of hospitalized preterm infants: a scoping review Open
Objectives Infant massage (IM) is a well-studied, safe intervention known to benefit infants born preterm. Less is known about the benefits of maternally-administrated infant massage for mothers of preterm infants who often experience incr…