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Goal-setting in paediatric rehabilitation: perceptions of parents and professional

I Øien1, B Fallang, S Østensjø

  • 1Faculty of Health Sciences, Physiotherapy Programme, Oslo University College, Norway. ingvil.oien@hf.hio.no

Child: Care, Health and Development
|December 25, 2009
PubMed

Insights

Goal-setting in pediatric rehabilitation empowers parents and professionals, enhancing children's competence and integrating therapy into daily life for better outcomes in cerebral palsy (CP).

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Rehabilitation
  • Child Development
  • Family-Centered Care

Background:

  • Goal-setting is considered crucial in pediatric rehabilitation for collaboration, motivation, and improved outcomes.
  • This study investigates parent and professional views on goal-setting within family-centered programs for preschoolers with cerebral palsy (CP).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore perceptions of parents and professionals regarding the establishment and execution of goals.
  • To understand the role of goal-setting in family-centered rehabilitation for young children with CP.

Main Methods:

  • Focus group interviews were conducted with parents and service providers.
  • Participants included 13 preschoolers with cerebral palsy (CP), Gross Motor Function Classification System levels I-III.

Main Results:

  • Three main themes emerged: goals enhancing competence (parents as drivers, observation awareness), goals directing attention (valuable means, collaborative participation), and goals integrating into daily life (activities, home practice).
  • A 'child perspective' theme highlighted initiative, mastery, and learning opportunities, interwoven with other themes.

Conclusions:

  • Parental involvement in goal-setting boosts their competence and partnership with professionals.
  • Concrete, family-centered goals, participatory observation, and professional discussions facilitate functional task practice in home environments.
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