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Paediatrics research

Everything we have read on paediatrics. Each paper is summarised from the full article rather than its abstract, so the limitations are in there too, and the funding wherever the paper declares it.

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• PTOTSLPOther2023TelereHUB-CHILD: An online integrated knowledge translation tool to optimize telerehabilitation evidence-based practices for children with disabilities and their families.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesClinicians and parents rated features of a new telerehabilitation website, confirming that organizing evidence by diagnosis and discipline makes it easier to find relevant treatments and assessments for children.
• PTOTSurvey2023Perspectives on ankle-foot technology for improving gait performance of children with Cerebral Palsy in daily-life: requirements, needs and wishes.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationClinicians and families with cerebral palsy disagree on what matters most in ankle-foot orthoses. Families prioritise a normal-looking walk and comfort, while clinicians prioritise terrain adaptability. Both groups report low confidence in prescribing devices based on clinic assessments alone.
• PTOther2023Psychometric properties of the Obstacles and Curb tests and their discriminative ability across functional levels in ambulatory children with spastic cerebral palsy.International journal of rehabilitation research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Rehabilitationsforschung. Revue internationale de recherches de readaptationObstacle and curb walking tests matched closely with standard timed walking and balance scores in 34 ambulatory children with spastic cerebral palsy, and times separated GMFCS levels. They may help PTs assess challenging walking, not prove treatment effects.
• PTOTSLPOther2022Association between early and current gastro-intestinal symptoms and co-morbidities in children and adolescents with Angelman syndrome.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRIn children with Angelman syndrome, current frequent gastrointestinal symptoms are strongly linked to a history of gastroesophageal reflux and night-time urinary incontinence. Excessive night-time sweating also predicts these symptoms. Clinicians should investigate GI issues when patients present with these specific co-morbidities.
• PTOther2023Fundamental motor skill proficiency among 7- to 10-year-old children with Down syndrome.Journal of physical therapy scienceIn 7- to 10-year-olds, children with Down syndrome scored much lower than matched peers on running, jumping, throwing and catching skills, with movement age of three to four years.
• PTOTQualitative2023"Kind of empowered": Perceptions of socio-emotional development in children driving ride-on cars.Rehabilitation psychologyCaregivers described ride-on cars as helping their children feel empowered and equal to peers. They viewed the cars as a fun toy rather than a medical device, which reduced stigma and allowed for more natural social interaction and autonomy.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Dietary intake in children on the autism spectrum is altered and linked to differences in autistic traits and sensory processing styles.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchChildren with autism ate lower-quality diets than their siblings and unrelated peers, with less variety and more nutrient-poor foods. However, siblings shared some poor habits, and sensory hypersensitivity or seeking was linked to healthier eating, suggesting family and sensory factors drive diet more than diagnosis alone.
• PTOther2023Physical Fitness Among Adolescents Who are Hispanic With Overweight or Obesity.Pediatric physical therapy : the official publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy AssociationIn 280 Hispanic adolescents with overweight or obesity, boys had stronger grips, more sit-ups, and longer walks; girls were more flexible. Overweight adolescents had weaker grips but better flexibility, sit-ups, and walking distance than obese adolescents.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2023Pain coping tools for children and young adults with a neurodevelopmental disability: A systematic review of measurement properties.Developmental medicine and child neurologyNo pain coping questionnaire is fully validated for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. The CP QoL may flag pain issues, but clinicians should not rely on it alone. Use the FOPQ or BAPQ with caution, knowing they lack validation for this specific population.
• PTOTSLPOther2023The relationship between body sway patterns and motor and attentional functions in early childhood.Journal of physical therapy scienceSix-year-olds with back-and-forth body sway had lower attention scores than those with centered sway, but physical fitness tests showed no difference. Do not use standing sway patterns to screen for motor delays, though they may hint at attentional timing issues.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Development of social functioning in children with cerebral palsy: A longitudinal study.Developmental medicine and child neurologyChildren with cerebral palsy who communicate effectively with familiar partners (CFCS level I) developed social skills similar to typical peers by age 12. Those with communication difficulties at unfamiliar levels (CFCS II-V) had social function significantly below age expectations. Intellectual impairment also predicted poorer social function.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2023Stakeholder perspectives on navigating the pediatric concussion experience: Exploring the needs for improved communication across the care continuum.NeuroRehabilitationStakeholders reported that communication from healthcare providers to schools is often ineffective or absent. Parents who actively advocated secured more accommodations. Schools frequently lack a designated point person, and non-athlete students receive less coordinated support than athletes.
• PTSystematic Review2023The Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Interventions for Athletes Post-Concussion: A Systematic Review.International journal of sports physical therapyPhysical therapy interventions for athletes post-concussion showed improved recovery times and reduced symptoms in half of the trials. The other four trials showed no significant difference between groups. No adverse effects were reported with early physical activity.
• PTOTSLPOther2023Wearable accelerometers for measuring and monitoring the motor behaviour of infants with brain damage during CareToy-Revised training.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationWearable arm and trunk sensors recorded movement in 17 infants with brain damage during a home training programme. Sensor readings tracked AIMS and IMP total scores, but not IMP fluency. The sample was too small to validate any clinical tool.
• PTQualitative2023Codevelopment of an illustration representative of people living with spina bifida for health educational materials.Disability and health journalStakeholders with spina bifida rejected generic illustrations in favor of realistic assistive devices, diverse body types, and characters showing invisible disabilities. They emphasized depicting people as happy, strong, and engaged in hobbies to combat negative media stereotypes.
• PTCase Report2023Novel Orthobiologic Preparation and Regenerative Rehabilitation of a Complex Shoulder Injury in a Competitive Adolescent Female Athlete.International journal of sports physical therapyOne adolescent wrestler with a complex shoulder injury returned to painless sport after a staged protocol combining blood flow restriction, PRP, prolotherapy, dry needling, and collagen supplementation. Because multiple treatments were given together, the contribution of any single component cannot be separated.
• PTCase Report2023Therapeutic hypothermia as a neuroprotective strategy in newborns with perinatal asphyxia-case report.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesTwo newborns with birth asphyxia who received cooling therapy showed typical motor development and no neurological sequelae at follow-up. Because this is only two cases, it does not prove cooling works, but it illustrates how to monitor high-risk infants for early motor delays.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Association of maternal autoimmune disease and early childhood infections with offspring autism spectrum disorder: A population-based cohort study.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchChildren with mothers who had autoimmune disease or who were hospitalized for infections before age two had higher odds of autism diagnosis by age nine. However, having both exposures did not multiply the risk beyond what each contributes alone.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Trajectories of self-management and independence in youth with spina bifida: Demographic predictors of growth.Child: care, health and developmentSelf-management skills improved slowly over time for young adults with spina bifida, but most still required supervision or assistance by age 27. Growth rates varied by race and sex, with Black participants showing faster improvement in condition management.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2023Exploring parent-engaged developmental monitoring of young children before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, Porter Novelli Styles 2019 and 2021.Disability and health journalParents' engagement in developmental monitoring and rates of reported concerns did not change significantly from before the pandemic to during it. However, half of parents who reported a concern said their child did not receive services.
• PTCase Report2023PEP mask therapy for the rehabilitation of a pre-term infant with respiratory distress syndrome: a case report.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineA single preterm infant with respiratory distress syndrome was treated with a PEP mask for three weeks. The report notes a progressive reduction in oxygen needs and complete weaning from support. This describes one person's course, not proof that the mask works.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2023Research Gaps in Fragile X Syndrome: An Updated Literature Review to Inform Clinical and Public Health Practice.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPNo medication or therapy has yet proven effective for the core symptoms of fragile X syndrome. Behavioral and language interventions show promise in small studies, but the evidence base remains thin. Clinicians should prioritize early diagnosis and support for families, as specific treatments are not yet established.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Incidence and risk factors for care-related pain in children with physical disabilities.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineNearly half of children with physical disabilities experienced pain during routine care over five days. Pain was most frequent in younger children and those with high dependency. Prevention measures were used for only 26.5% of acts, leaving a significant gap in managing care-related pain.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Six- and 12-month functional outcomes among patients with confirmed acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) with onset in 2018, United States.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineMost children with acute flaccid myelitis still need help with daily tasks at 6 and 12 months. While some show slight improvement or adaptation, severe limb weakness and dependence on assistance remain common. Early rehabilitation is critical, but outcomes vary by acute illness severity.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2023"It is something that gives us hope": Lived experience among parents to children with cerebral palsy who are non-ambulant of the phenomenon physical activity, with or without the use of a novel dynamic standing device.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesParents described the Innowalk as their only option for daily exercise, bringing hope by allowing their non-ambulant children to be independent. However, using the device relied heavily on finding supportive staff and accessible environments to manage the burden.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2023Participation, challenges and needs in children with down syndrome during cancer treatment at hospital: a qualitative study of parents' experiences.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesParents of children with Down syndrome and leukemia acted as essential interpreters for their children's symptoms, which were often hidden by behavioral changes or silence. Clinicians should rely on parental expertise to detect pain and distress, ensuring children are prepared for procedures to maintain trust.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022The role of intellectual disability with autism spectrum disorder and the documented cooccurring conditions: A population-based study.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchChildren with autism and intellectual disability were more likely to have documented neurological conditions and general developmental delays, but less likely to have recorded diagnoses for ADHD, anxiety, or learning disorders compared to those without intellectual disability.
• PTOTOther2023Cross-cultural validation of the Italian Spine Youth Quality of Life questionnaire: the ISYQOL international.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineThe 16-item ISYQOL International measures quality of life in adolescents with scoliosis reliably across seven countries and languages. It removes four problematic items from the original version, providing a valid, cross-culturally equivalent tool for clinical assessment.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2023Factors influencing participation in home, school, and community settings by children and adolescents with neuromuscular disorders: A qualitative descriptive study.Developmental medicine and child neurologyChildren with neuromuscular disorders valued decision-making and planning as participation, even when they could not perform tasks. They relied on adapted equipment and peer inclusion to maintain confidence, while inaccessible community spaces caused withdrawal.
• PTOTSLPPilot2023Mental health problems among transition-aged youth with physical disabilities: an initial evaluation.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesMost transition-aged youth with physical disabilities reported mental health risks, particularly in self-esteem and somatization. Females and those with more functional issues were significantly more likely to score in the at-risk range. Screening for these specific areas is warranted.
• PTOTCase Report2023Case report: training neck and head control in children with chronic paralysis due to acute flaccid myelitis.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesThree children with chronic paralysis from acute flaccid myelitis gained head control through intensive activity-based therapy. They progressed from needing passive head support to holding their heads upright for one to two minutes. This shows recovery is possible, but does not prove the treatment works for others.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Sleep problems in autism: Sex differences in the school-age population.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchAutistic girls had the highest rates of sleep problems, affecting 84.4% compared to 65.8% of autistic boys and about 43% of typically developing children. Anxiety predicted poor sleep in boys, but not in girls.
• PTOther2023Clustering trunk movements of children and adolescents with neurological gait disorders undergoing robot-assisted gait therapy: the functional ability determines if actuated pelvis movements are clinically useful.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationChildren and adolescents with neurological gait disorders showed three trunk movement patterns during Lokomat walking. Some looked closer to typical walking, some looked less typical when actuated pelvis movement and released leg cuffs were enabled, and poorer trunk control tracked with unstable patterns.
• PTOTQualitative2023Participation in everyday life for young people with chronic pain in Saudi Arabia: "you feel lacking in life and you feel that time is flying by".Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesYoung people with chronic pain described pain as a heavy burden that limited walking, sleep, mood, concentration, and social contact. They tried to keep daily life going with medication, distraction, rest, family help, and avoiding triggers.
• PTOTCohort2023Rural-urban disparities in healthcare factors and long-term health outcomes in individuals with pediatric-onset spinal cord injury.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesAdults with pediatric-onset spinal cord injury living in rural areas reported more pressure injuries, urinary tract infections, bowel incontinence, hospitalizations, and sleep difficulties than their urban counterparts. They also faced lower employment and insurance rates. However, there were no differences in depression, anxiety, or life satisfaction between the groups.
• PTOTCohort2023Spatiotemporal Parameters of Gait Among Adolescent Athletes with Concussion When Performing a Visuospatial Cognitive Task.International journal of sports physical therapyAdolescent athletes with concussion showed varied gait deficits during a dual-task test. Females in the acute phase had high rates of abnormal dual-task cost, while males showed fewer. Chronic cases still displayed deficits in some individuals, suggesting symptom resolution alone may not ensure safe return to play.
• PTOTSLPOther2023Resting energy expenditure in adolescents with Down syndrome: a comparison of commonly used predictive equations.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRThe Institute of Medicine equation accurately predicted resting energy expenditure in adolescents with Down syndrome, matching measured values. Other common equations overestimated or underestimated needs by up to 140 kcal per day. Use IOM for weight management, but monitor individual responses carefully.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Implementing the Get SET Early Model in a Community Setting to Lower the Age of ASD Diagnosis.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPImplementing the Get SET model in community pediatric practices lowered the average age of autism diagnosis to 22.9 months. Screening tool use rose from 15% to 74%, and referrals increased from 24% to 79%. However, only 22% of diagnosed children started ABA therapy.
• PTOther2023Within- and between-therapist agreement on personalized parameters for robot-assisted gait therapy: the challenge of adjusting robotic assistance.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationTherapists agreed well on walking speed and bodyweight support for children in Lokomat therapy, but chose robotic assistance very differently, within and between therapists. A lower robotic assistance setting may not mean less physical help.
• PTOther2023Discrepancy between pupils' body and classroom furniture in elementary schools: A case study in the Republic of Kosovo.Work (Reading, Mass.)Most Kosovo primary school children did not fit their classroom furniture. Only 8,2% matched seat height, and no pupils matched desk height. Younger grades had the largest mismatches.
• PTOTCase-Control2023Children With Cerebral Palsy Show Higher Static-But Not Higher Dynamic-Motor Fatigability in Grip and Pinch Tasks Than Children With Typical Development Do.Physical therapyChildren with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy lost more strength while holding a grip or pinch as hard as possible, especially in the nonpreferred hand. They did not show more fatigue during repeated squeeze tasks than typical children.
• PTOTSLPOther2023Mental health services and resources for children with developmental disabilities and their families: scan of local practices, gaps, and opportunities created.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesA scan of Montreal-area mental health services for children with developmental disabilities found they are hard to access. Most require referrals, have waitlists, or restrict age and location, and few offer follow-up care. Services often target the child but ignore the family unit.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Multidimensional motor performance in children with autism mostly remains stable with age and predicts social communication delay, language delay, functional delay, and repetitive behavior severity after accounting for intellectual disability or cognitive delay: A SPARK dataset analysis.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchMotor difficulties in children with autism remain stable from age 5 to 15. Poor motor performance predicts social, language, and functional delays even after accounting for intellectual disability. Therapists should screen for motor issues beyond early childhood and not assume delays resolve with age.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2023Agreement between children with long-term health conditions and their primary caregivers on reports of perceived participation.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesChildren with long-term health conditions reported attending fewer activities than their caregivers thought, yet rated their involvement higher in some tasks. Caregivers and children agreed on which activities mattered most, but disagreed on how much the child actually participated.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023FMR1 CGG Repeats and Stress Influence Self-Reported Cognitive Functioning in Mothers.American journal on intellectual and developmental disabilitiesMothers of children with disabilities and those facing recent life events reported more executive function and memory difficulties. These stress effects were independent of FMR1 CGG repeat length. Clinicians should address maternal cognitive load regardless of genetic status.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Fine motor skill and expressive language in minimally verbal and verbal school-aged autistic children.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchIn autistic children aged 4 to 7, better fine motor skills linked to clearer speech only in minimally verbal children. For all children, fine motor skills and adaptive behavior predicted longer utterances. Conversational turns depended on adaptive behavior alone, not motor skill.
• PTSLPSurvey2023Effects of Occupation-Specific Vocal Stress on the Mental Health of Day Care Teachers.Folia phoniatrica et logopaedica : official organ of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP)Day care teachers who felt speaking was exhausting, had headaches or neck pain, or were exhausted after work reported greater mental health impairment and burnout risk. Speaking louder alone was not linked to mental health or burnout.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Comparing autism phenotypes in children born extremely preterm and born at term.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchChildren born extremely preterm with autism showed similar core symptoms to term-born children when observed directly. However, parents of preterm children reported fewer repetitive behaviors and stereotyped speech, a difference likely driven by lower rates of prior autism diagnosis in the preterm group.
• PTOTCase Report2023Visual rehabilitation indicating neuroplasticity in an esotropic adult patient with diplopia after sudden visual acuity loss in the non-amblyopic eye: A case report.NeuroRehabilitationA 71-year-old woman with long-standing left-eye amblyopia developed double vision after sudden vision loss in her right eye. Three months of visual training, combined with prism glasses and patching, reduced her eye turn and improved vision in the amblyopic eye.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2023Everyday life during the childhood cancer trajectory-childhood cancer survivors' descriptions of the role of caring support.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesChildhood cancer survivors rated emotional presence as the most significant aspect of care. Older survivors valued this more. Men and those treated with radiation reported lower confidence in their ability to cope. This highlights the need for tailored long-term psychosocial support.