Journal article
Pilot Testing the Youth Engaging Transition: Perspectives of Youth, Parents, and School Physical Therapists
Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics, pp 1-19
20 May 2025
PMID: 40394885
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Abstract
To investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and relevance of the Youth Engaging Transition (YET) instrument.
In this observational study, nine youth (16-21 years) with motor disabilities, their parents, and school physical therapists completed the YET, then triad members gave feedback about the experience (
= 27).
Parents and PTs agreed that both sections (S1: Future Plans and S2: Self-Assessment and Goal Planning) were feasible. Three triads questioned the youth's understanding of the YET. Parents agreed that S1 and S2 were acceptable. Three PTs disagreed that S2 was an appropriate scope/depth. Five triads questioned the YET's length and repetitiveness. Youth and PTs reported that the YET was relevant. Perhaps due to previous transition planning experience, some parents reported not learning new information by completing the YET. Parents' and PTs' ratings were aligned, suggesting a common experience using the YET.
Results of this pilot study suggest that the YET has promise as a feasible, acceptable, and relevant transition planning instrument. Larger studies investigating the validity and reliability of the YET should include modifications to the YET, involve other transition team members, and ascertain the team's previous involvement in the planning process. Future YET iterations will include enhanced cognitive accessibility and shortened length.
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- Title
- Pilot Testing the Youth Engaging Transition: Perspectives of Youth, Parents, and School Physical Therapists
- Creators
- Hilary D Terhune - Drexel UniversityLisa A Chiarello - Drexel UniversityRobert J Palisano - Drexel UniversityLorraine Sylvester - University of Oklahoma
- Publication Details
- Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics, pp 1-19
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Number of pages
- 19
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- [Retired Faculty]; Physical Therapy (and Rehabilitation Sciences)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001492277100001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-105008650749
- Other Identifier
- 991022053802704721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Pediatrics
- Rehabilitation