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Barbara Sargent1, Regina Harbourne, Noelle G Moreau
1Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy (Dr Sargent), University of Southern California, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California; Department of Physical Therapy (Dr Harbourne), Duquesne University, Rangos School of Health Sciences, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Department of Physical Therapy (Dr Moreau), Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, School of Allied Health, New Orleans, Louisiana; Departments of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences and Pediatrics (Dr Sukal-Moulton), Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois; Department of Physical Therapy (Dr Tovin), Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Department of Psychiatry (Dr Cameron), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Department of Pediatrics (Dr Stevenson), University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia; Faculty of Medicine and Health (Dr Novak), The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia; Faculty of Medicine and Health (Dr Novak), Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia; Division of Physical Therapy (Dr Heathcock), The Ohio State University, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Columbus, Ohio.
This summit identified key research priorities for children with neuromotor disabilities to enhance functional independence. Focus areas include self-determination, evidence-based care, developmental connections, and lifelong plasticity.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Neuromotor Disabilities Research
- Lifespan Development
Background:
- Children with neuromotor disabilities face challenges in transitioning from infancy to young adulthood.
- Optimizing functional independence requires addressing biological and environmental factors across the lifespan.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the process and outcomes of the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Research Summit V.
- To determine research priorities for optimizing life transitions in children with neuromotor disabilities.
Main Methods:
- An interdisciplinary group convened for an intensive 2.5-day summit.
- Participants included researchers, funding agency representatives, individuals with neuromotor disabilities, and their parents.
Main Results:
- Four key research priorities were recommended.
- Priorities include promoting self-determination and self-efficacy.
- Other priorities focus on evidence-based care, developmental domain connections, and optimal plasticity support.
Conclusions:
- The summit successfully identified critical research areas to improve outcomes for children with neuromotor disabilities.
- Future research should focus on these priorities to support functional independence across the lifespan.
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