Diagnostics and Management of Pediatric Headache: An Exploratory Study among Dutch Physical Therapists.

ABSTRACT: Physiotherapists are often part of a multidisciplinary treatment plan for children with headaches. The literature on physical therapeutic diagnostics and management of headaches is often focused on adults. To gain insight, identify knowledge gaps, and increase the evidence needed for clinical physical therapeutic practice with children with headaches, an exploratory method is warranted. The purpose of this study was to describe the views, beliefs, and experiences of physical therapists regarding diagnostics and treatment options for children with headaches. The method consisted of a survey and two peer consultation group meetings. A total of 195 individual surveys were returned and 31 out of 47 peer consultation groups participated. Most participants were specialized in pediatric physical

SUBMITTER: Bot MN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10378271 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature