Determining the clinical knowledge and practice of Australian podiatrists on children with developmental coordination disorder: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a common condition in children affecting motor coordination. This impacts on academic performance, and activities of daily living. Literature surrounding interventions for DCD has focused mostly on physical and occupational therapies. However, it is known that children with DCD present to podiatrists as these children often also have abnormalities in lower limb functioning associated with the condition. This study aimed to determine current knowledge of Australian podiatrists regarding presentation, assessment, and management of children with developmental coordination disorder.

Methods

A single-round survey, developed using SurveyMonkey®, was completed by a sample of Australian podiatrists. Data were collected through

SUBMITTER: Smith M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6693096 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature