Educational outreach and collaborative care enhances physician's perceived knowledge about Developmental Coordination Disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a chronic neurodevelopmental condition that affects 5-6% of children. When not recognized and properly managed during the child's development, DCD can lead to academic failure, mental health problems and poor physical fitness. Physicians, working in collaboration with rehabilitation professionals, are in an excellent position to recognize and manage DCD. This study was designed to determine the feasibility and impact of an educational outreach and collaborative care model to improve chronic disease management of children with DCD.

Methods

The intervention included educational outreach and collaborative care for children with suspected DCD. Physicians were educated by and worked with rehabilitation professionals from Feb

SUBMITTER: Gaines R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2254381 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature