A range of service delivery modes for children with developmental coordination disorder are effective: A randomized controlled trial
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Publisher
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
School
School of Exercise and Health Sciences
RAS ID
25572
Abstract
Purpose: To investigate whether the environment and personnel providing intervention to children with developmental coordination disorder make a difference in motor outcomes and perceived competency.
Methods: Ninety-three children (66 males), aged 5 years 1 month to 8 years 11 months, with developmental coordination disorder were randomized to receive a 13-week group-based task-oriented intervention, either at school by a school assistant or physical therapist, or in a health clinic by a physical therapist. The Movement Assessment Battery for Children (MABC) assessed motor skills pre- and postintervention. Self-perception and cost-effectiveness were also assessed.
Results: Participants demonstrated a significant improvement in motor skills following intervention for all modes of delivery up to 6 months postintervention, MABC mean difference 7.20 (95% confidence interval, 5.89-8.81), effect size = 0.98.
Conclusion: Group intervention programs for developmental coordination disorder can be run by either a health professional or a school assistant (supported by physical therapist) in either the school or clinic environment and provide successful outcomes.
DOI
10.1097/PEP.0000000000000423
Access Rights
free_to_read
Comments
Ward, E. J., Hillier, S., Raynor, A., & Petkov, J. (2017). A range of service delivery modes for children with developmental coordination disorder are effective: A randomized controlled trial. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 29(3), 230-236. https://doi.org/10.1097/PEP.0000000000000423