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Describing the clinical reasoning process: application of a model of enablement to a pediatric case
Jennifer Furze1, Kelly Nelson, Megan O'Hare
1Department of Physical Therapy, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 68178, USA. jfurze@creighton.edu
Background And Purpose:
Clinical reasoning is a core tenet of physical therapy practice leading to optimal patient care. The purpose of this case was to describe the outcomes, subjective experience, and reflective clinical reasoning process for a child with cerebral palsy using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model.
Case Description:
Application of the ICF framework to a 9-year-old boy with spastic triplegic cerebral palsy was utilized to capture the interwoven factors present in this case. Interventions in the pool occurred twice weekly for 1 h over a 10-week period.
Outcomes:
Immediately post and 4 months post-intervention, the child made functional and meaningful gains. The family unit also developed an enjoyment of exercising together. Each individual family member described psychological, emotional, or physical health improvements.
Discussion:
Reflection using the ICF model as a framework to discuss clinical reasoning can highlight important factors contributing to effective patient management.
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