Commonly used outcome measurement tools in pediatric physical therapy telerehabilitation in the Philippines: A quantitative cross-sectional descriptive study protocol.
- Author:
Arlene Chiong Maya
1
;
Christian Rey Rimando
1
;
Maria Eliza DelaCruz
1
;
Daniel Stephen Banting
1
;
Alliana Cielo Equipaje
1
;
Noel Antonio Ipo
1
;
Therese Daniela Manaloto
1
;
Jana Mae Mosi Ramos
1
;
Marc Jefferson Rillas
1
;
Jaycelle Anne Tajan
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Pediatric physical therapist; outcome measurement tools; telerehabilitation
- From: Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences 2022;5(2):36-41
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND:With the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for social distancing presents an apparent barrier to in-clinic consultation. Therefore, the
adoption of telerehabilitation has rapidly increased to improve access and minimize cross-infection risk to patients. Nevertheless, Filipino pediatric
physical therapists must ensure that they conduct evidence-based procedures for specific tests and measures to determine patient outcomes. The
utilization of outcome measurement tools (OMTs) enhances the quality of assessment in clinical decision-making and provides a credible and
reliable justification for treatment on an individual patient level. However, a lack of information on utilizing OMTs in telerehabilitation by pediatric
physical therapists internationally and locally is evident
OBJECTIVE:To determine the most common pediatric OMTs used in telerehabilitation by Filipino pediatric physical therapists catering to 0 to 21-year-olds in the Philippines.
METHODS:The study will use an adapted questionnaire to gather data on common OMTs used during pediatric telerehabilitation. Phase I will include the validation of the 15-item adapted questionnaire by determining the content validity index. In Phase II, participants will be recruited through email and social media. Descriptive statistics will be used to report participants' responses
EXPECTED RESULTS:In Phase I, the expected result is a valid and reliable questionnaire to investigate the common OMTs used in pediatric telerehabilitation for Phase II. The results will be synthesized to inform other researchers and clinicians and encourage nonusers to utilize OMTs despite the challenge of the pandemic. The study can give insights to stakeholders on what OMTs optimize pediatric telerehabilitation. - Full text:Commonly used outcome measurement tools in pediatric physical therapy telerehabilitation.pdf
