Training protocol for the use of constraint-induced movement therapy with pediatric populations.

Chang, Erin S. and Mireles, Lisa (2017) Training protocol for the use of constraint-induced movement therapy with pediatric populations. Masters thesis, Stanbridge University.

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Abstract

Pediatric Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (pCIMT) is an evidence-based treatment approach that shows increased use of upper extremities affected by neurologic injuries such as cerebral palsy (CP). The purpose of this study was to deliver best practice methods of pCIMT with children with hemiparesis associated with CP to occupational therapy practitioners. Best practices of pCIMT were identified through a comprehensive literature review, a pCIMT educational course through the American Occupational Therapy Association, and a pilot study in which three children with diagnosed hemiparesis associated with CP (three to four years old) received one to two hours of pCIMT two days a week for one month at their home or daycare facility. Upon the completion of the comprehensive literature review and pilot study, four components of pCIMT best practices were identified. Best practices of pCIMT include variation of constraints, working with families, structuring interventions, and establishing intensity of use. Findings of this study were used to create a treatment protocol for pCIMT and were disseminated to occupational therapy students, faculty, clinicians, and families. Utilizing pCIMT to its full capacity is the overall outcome of this protocol to ensure delivery of evidence-based and beneficial treatments to maximize the health and well-being of all clients.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Additional Information:	Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) degree.
Subjects:	R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC0321 Neuroscience. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry
Depositing User:	Fred Poling
Date Deposited:	13 Mar 2019 16:19
Last Modified:	24 Jan 2022 22:08
URI:	http://repository.stanbridge.edu/id/eprint/23

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