Title | Relationship of School-Based Physical Therapy Services to Student Goal Achievement. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2020 |
Authors | Chiarello LA, Effgen SK, Jeffries LM, Mccoy SWestcott, Tezanos AGVillasan |
Journal | Pediatr Phys Ther |
Volume | 32 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 26-33 |
Date Published | 2020 01 |
ISSN | 1538-005X |
Abstract | PURPOSE: To explore the relationships of school-based physical therapy services to student goal achievement. METHODS: One hundred nine physical therapists and 296 students participated in a practice-based study. Therapists formatted goals using goal attainment scaling and evaluated goal achievement. Using the School-Physical Therapy Interventions for Pediatrics system, therapists documented services weekly for 20 weeks. Group comparisons and logistic regressions were conducted. RESULTS: For primary goals, no documented physical therapy services were associated with exceeding goal expectation. For posture/mobility goals, more minutes in self-care activities and services on behalf of the students were associated with exceeding goal expectation; use of cognitive and behavioral training interventions was associated with not exceeding goal expectation (P < .05). For recreation/fitness goals, greater use of functional strength and mobility for playground access and cognitive/behavioral interventions were associated with exceeding goal expectation (P < .05). CONCLUSION: A limited number of physical therapy services was associated with exceeding goal expectation. |
DOI | 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000662 |
Alternate Journal | Pediatr Phys Ther |
PubMed ID | 31815923 |