Publications by authors named "Paula A Rabaey"
Am J Occup Ther
July 2023
Article Synopsis
- - The study emphasizes the necessity for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists to utilize reliable assessment tools for pediatric feeding disorder (PFD), given its complex nature across the medical, nutritional, feeding skill, and psychosocial domains.
- - A mix of survey and focus group research with clinicians showed that 65% used nonstandardized tools, leading to themes such as the ineffectiveness of single assessments, reliance on self-created tools, and the importance of teamwork in addressing PFD.
- - The findings indicate a critical need for enhanced education on valid assessment methodologies, as current tools lack standardization and comprehensive evaluation of all PFD domains, ultimately underscoring the call for improved practices in the field.
