A study into the effectiveness of a postural care education programme
Conference paper
Hutton, E., Hotham, S., Hamilton-West, K. and King, A. 2013. A study into the effectiveness of a postural care education programme.
Authors | Hutton, E., Hotham, S., Hamilton-West, K. and King, A. |
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Type | Conference paper |
Description | Background: Research identified that parents & teachers lack knowledge & confidence when providing postural care to a child with a physical disability (Hutton & Coxon 2011). This can act as a barrier to the successful implementation of therapy & affect a child’s function & well being. To address this problem an intervention for parents & teachers has been developed. Aim: The aim is to determine whether this intervention improves parents’ & teachers’ knowledge & confidence. Method: The intervention is designed for teachers & parents of mainstream primary school children with a physical disabilityand will be delivered by therapists across the South East of England. Participants will be identified by their local therapists & recruited to the intervention. A within-subject design, with the outcome measure completed at baseline & at follow-up, will be employed. Results: Data collection will be completed in May 2013. Analysis of this data will determine whether the intervention has improved parents’ & teachers’ knowledge & confidence. Impact: There has been an on-going partnership between the researchers and service users throughout. A parent is a co‑applicant & other parents & teachers have been involved in the design & development of the intervention. Implications: This intervention will promote knowledge sharing& closer working between parents, therapists & teachers – leading to improved outcomes for the child. South East Coast References |
Year | 2013 |
Conference | College of Occupational Therapists 37th Annual Conference & Exhibition |
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Funder | National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) under its Research for Patient Benefit |
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Deposited | 04 Nov 2013 |
Output status | Published |
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Aug 2013 |
https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/87074/a-study-into-the-effectiveness-of-a-postural-care-education-programme
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