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

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

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

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