Practices of Physical Therapists Who Assist People With Cerebral Palsy in Brazil: A National Survey.

Pediatr Phys Ther

Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil (Drs Furtado, Camargos, and Leite); Department of Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB), João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil (Dr Longo) Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil (Drs Campos and Silva); Department of Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santos, VitÓria, Espírito Santo, Brazil (Dr Ayupe); School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil (Mr Silva).

Published: October 2024

Purpose: To describe the practices of pediatric physical therapists (PTs) working with children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) in Brazil.

Methods: PTs working with children and adolescents with CP were invited to participate via social media and email campaigns to complete an online survey containing 46 questions.

Results: In total, 373 PTs participated. Most PTs reported searching in scientific databases (96.8%) and on social media (71%). The main barrier to information reported was limited access to full-text articles (44%). Among the PTs, 58.4% and 84% reported using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and family centered practice models, respectively. Regarding tools and interventions, there was little focus on the domains of contextual factors and participation.

Conclusions: This survey points to some important advances. However, strategies are still needed to promote knowledge translation and evidence-based practices among pediatric PTs in Brazil.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PEP.0000000000001126DOI Listing

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