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Pediatric Practice in Physical Therapy: A Survey

Ms. Heriza was Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, when the material in this paper was prepared. She is now Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Professions, St. Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO 63104 (USA).
Ms. Lunnen is Physical Therapy Consultant, Jackson County Public Schools, Sylva, NC 28779.
Ms. Fischer is School Physical Therapist, Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA 98498.
Dr. Harris was Director of the Nina Eaton Center, United Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State, Inc, Staten Island, NY, when the material in this paper was prepared. She is now Assistant Director, Division of Physical Therapy, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY 14850.

This study was undertaken to define the role and functions of the physical therapist in pediatrics, specifically at the advanced clinical competence level. Questionnaires mailed to all members of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association were used to collect the data reported here. Of 109 consultative, evaluation, treatment planning, and implementation tasks, 37 were not considered important to the practice of physical therapy in pediatrics. Of the 72 tasks identified as important, 46 were at entry level and 10 at the advanced level. Sixteen tasks were not clearly defined. This initial survey provides useful data to begin to interpret the physical therapist's role in pediatrics. Validation studies are needed to verify that the identified advanced level responsibilities represent skills necessary for practice in pediatrics at the advanced competence level.

Key Words: Clinical skills • Pediatrics • Physical therapy

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