The Experience of Locomotor Training From the Perspectives of Therapists and Parents of Children With Cerebral Palsy.

ABSTRACT: Objective: The objective of this study was to explore the experiences of intensive locomotor training from the perspective of therapists and parents of children with cerebral palsy. Design: A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was employed to capture perspectives following an intensive locomotor training intervention. Data were analyzed thematically, systematically coding and interpreted by grouping information into themes and sub-theme categories. Participants: Five therapists and seven parents of children with high daily physical assistance and equipment needs participated in the study. Setting: A pediatric tertiary hospital. Results: Experiences of locomotor training were described with relation to the suitability of locomotor training

SUBMITTER: Pool D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9397752 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature