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Experts' perspectives on how to promote implicit and explicit motor learning in children: A mixed-methods study
Ingrid P A van der Veer1, Caroline H G Bastiaenen2, Eugene A A Rameckers1,3,4
1Rehabilitation Research Centre - REVAL, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium.
Child: Care, Health and Development
|June 27, 2023
Summary
Experts find it challenging to classify motor learning strategies (MLSs) for implicit or explicit learning in children. Clinical decision-making is crucial for adapting MLSs, highlighting the need for further research into motor learning mechanisms.
Area of Science:
- Motor Learning
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Rehabilitation Science
Background:
- Limited understanding exists regarding how motor learning strategies (MLSs) influence implicit and explicit motor learning processes.
- This study investigates expert opinions on therapists' application of MLSs for children with and without developmental coordination disorder (DCD).
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore expert perspectives on the use of MLSs to foster specific motor learning processes in children.
- To understand how MLSs are utilized by therapists for children with and without DCD.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods approach using two sequential digital questionnaires administered to international experts.
- Quantitative data from Likert scales and qualitative data from open-ended questions were analyzed.
- Conventional analysis and open coding were employed for qualitative data analysis.
Main Results:
- Significant variation in Likert scale responses indicated difficulty in classifying MLSs for implicit or explicit learning.
- Qualitative analysis revealed two key themes: difficulty in classifying MLSs and the critical role of clinical decision-making.
- Experts emphasized the need for tailored MLS selection based on individual patient needs.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights the importance of clinical decision-making in adapting MLSs to the child, task, and environment.
- Therapists' knowledge of MLSs is a prerequisite for effective implementation.
- Further research is required to elucidate motor learning mechanisms in children and optimize MLS application, particularly for those with DCD.
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