Journal article
Goal Development Practices of Physical Therapists Working in Educational Environments
Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics, v 37(4), pp 425-443
08 Aug 2017
PMID: 28375657
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Abstract
Aims: The aims of this study were to (1) describe the practices that school-based physical therapists use in developing student goals, and (2) identify facilitators and barriers to development of goals that are specific to participation in the context of the school setting. Methods: 46 school-based physical therapists who participated in a previous study on school-based physical therapy practice (PT COUNTS) completed a questionnaire on goal development. Frequencies and cross tabulations were generated for quantitative data. Open-ended questions were analyzed using an iterative qualitative analysis process. Results: A majority of therapists reported that they frequently develop goals collaboratively with other educational team members. Input from teachers, related services personnel, and parents has the most influence on goal development. Qualitative analysis identified five themes that influence development of participation-based goals: (1) school-based philosophy and practice; (2) the educational environment, settings, and routines; (3) student strengths, needs, and personal characteristics; (4) support from and collaboration with members of the educational team; and (5) therapist practice and motivation. Conclusion: Goal development is a complex process that involves multiple members of the educational team and is influenced by many different aspects of practice, the school environment, and student characteristics.
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- Title
- Goal Development Practices of Physical Therapists Working in Educational Environments
- Creators
- Kimberly D. Wynarczuk - Drexel UniversityLisa A. Chiarello - Drexel UniversityCatherine L. Gohrband - University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences
- Publication Details
- Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics, v 37(4), pp 425-443
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Physical Therapy (and Rehabilitation Sciences)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000407251800008
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85017107635
- Other Identifier
- 991019168908804721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Pediatrics
- Rehabilitation