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. 2018 Mar;44(2):195-202.
doi: 10.1111/cch.12505. Epub 2017 Aug 15.

Understanding frames: A UK survey of parents and professionals regarding the use of standing frames for children with cerebral palsy

J Goodwin  1 , A Colver  1 , A Basu  2   3 , S Crombie  4 , D Howel  1 , J R Parr  2   3 , E McColl  1 , N Kolehmainen  1 , A Roberts  5 , J Lecouturier  1 , J Smith  1 , K Miller  5 , J Cadwgan  2   6
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Understanding frames: A UK survey of parents and professionals regarding the use of standing frames for children with cerebral palsy

J Goodwin et al. Child Care Health Dev. 2018 Mar.

Abstract

Background: Standing frames are used for children with cerebral palsy (CP). They may improve body structure and function (e.g., reducing risk of hip subluxation, and improving bladder and bowel function), improving activity (e.g., motor abilities) and participation (e.g., interaction with peers), but there is little evidence that they do. We aimed to identify current UK standing frame practice for children with CP and to understand stakeholder views regarding their clinical benefits and challenges to use.

Method: Three populations were sampled: clinicians prescribing standing frames for children with CP (n = 305), professionals (health and education) working with children with CP who use standing frames (n = 155), and parents of children with CP who have used standing frames (n = 91). Questionnaires were developed by the co-applicant group and piloted with other professionals and parents of children with CP. They were distributed online via clinical and parent networks across the UK.

Results: Prescribing practice was consistent, but achieving the prescribed use was not always possible. Respondents in all groups reported the perceived benefits of frames, which include many domains of the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health for Children and Youth. Challenges of use are related to physical space and child-reported pain.

Conclusions: These survey findings provide information from key stakeholders regarding current UK standing frame practice.

Keywords: cerebral palsy; physiotherapy; standing frames.

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