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Hybrid Telehealth in Pediatric Physical Therapy

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Pediatric Disorder
Disability, Developmental
Registration Number
NCT05350904
Lead Sponsor
University of Missouri-Columbia
Brief Summary

The purposes of this study are to compare the impact of a hybrid of telehealth and in-person physical therapy services to in-person services alone on the in-home functional skills of children with moderate to severe disability. This is a mixed methods study.

Detailed Description

The purposes of this study are to compare the impact of a hybrid of telehealth and in-person physical therapy services to in-person services alone on the in-home functional skills of children with moderate to severe disability. Research questions include:

Is a hybrid of telehealth and in-person physical therapy service better than in-person services alone for improving in-home functional skills in children with moderate to severe disability?

Is there a difference in the satisfaction of caregivers and children with physical therapy services which consist of a hybrid of telehealth and in-person physical therapy services compared to in-person services alone?

What is the experience of children and caregivers who receive a hybrid of telehealth and in-person physical therapy services during an episode of care?

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • Children 2-17 years old with moderate to significant disability.
  • Families have access to minimum technology necessary to participate in a telehealth visit. ---The child's insurance covers telehealth visits.
Exclusion Criteria

-Caregiver does not speak English

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Canadian Occupational Performance Measureafter physical therapy episode of care an average of 12 weeks

evidence-based outcome measure designed to capture a client's self-perception of performance in everyday living

Measures of Processes of Care (MPOC)after physical therapy episode of care, an average of 12 weeks

Survey tool which assesses parents' perceptions of the care they and their children receive from children's rehabilitation treatment centers. Designed to assess the family-centered behaviours of healthcare providers

Change in Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventoryafter physical therapy episode of care, an average of 12 weeks

Assess key functional capabilities and performance in children whose functional abilities are lower than those of seven-year-olds without disabilities

Semi-structured interviews with caregivers and children in experimental groupafter physical therapy episode of care, an average of 12 weeks

Will follow an interview guide designed to capture the experiences of caregivers and children with telehealth

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Missouri

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Columbia, Missouri, United States

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