E-Survey of Current International Physiotherapy Practice for Children with Ataxia Following Surgical Resection of Posterior Fossa Tumour.

Hartley, Helen, Carter, Bernie, Bunn, Lisa, Pizer, Barry, Lane, Steven, Kumar, Ram and Cassidy, Elizabeth (2019) E-Survey of Current International Physiotherapy Practice for Children with Ataxia Following Surgical Resection of Posterior Fossa Tumour. Journal of rehabilitation medicine. Clinical communications, 2 (1). 1000020-.

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Abstract

<h4>Objective</h4>To determine current international practice regarding physiotherapy input for children with ataxia following surgery for posterior fossa tumour. <i>Design:</i> An e-survey covering the following domains: participant demographics, treatment/ intervention, virtual training, intensity/timing of treatment, and aims and outcomes of physiotherapy management.<h4>Participants</h4>Physiotherapists involved in the management of children with ataxia following surgical resection of posterior fossa tumour. Participants were contacted via 6 key groups; Paediatric Oncology Physiotherapy Network (POPs), Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (APCP), European Paediatric Neurology Society (EPNS), International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP)-Europe Brain Tumour Group, Posterior Fossa Society (PFS), and Pediatric Oncology Special Interest Group (SIG) (American Physical Therapy Association).<h4>Results</h4>A total of 96 physiotherapists participated: UK (<i>n</i> =53), rest of Europe (<i>n</i> = 23), USA/ Canada (<i>n</i> = 10), and Australia/NZ (<i>n</i> = 10). The most common physiotherapy interventions used were balance exercises, gait re-education and proximal control activities. The most frequently used adjuncts to treatment were mobility aids and orthotics. Challenges reported regarding physiotherapy treatment were: reduced availability of physiotherapy input following discharge from the acute setting, lack of evidence, impact of adjuvant oncology treatment, and psychosocial impact.<h4>Conclusion</h4>This e-survey provides an initial scoping review of international physiotherapy practice in this area. It establishes a foundation for future research on improving rehabilitation of ataxia in this population.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	ataxia, brain neoplasm, cerebellum, paediatric, rehabilitation
Divisions:	Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Population Health
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	11 Oct 2022 09:32
Last Modified:	18 Jan 2023 20:37
DOI:	10.2340/20030711-1000020
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3165324