Have your say about paediatric content in physiotherapy programs Information Sheet and Consent 1

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Who is conducting the research?

Dr Emmah Baque

School of Allied Health, Griffith University Phone: +61 7 5678 0526

Email: [email protected]

Ms Taryn Jones

School of Allied Health, Griffith University Phone: +61 7 5552 7155

Email: [email protected]

Professor Andrea Bialocerkowski

Senior Project Lead (Learning and Teaching Initiatives), Griffith University Phone: +61 7 5552 8821

Email: [email protected] Why is the research being conducted?

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia ensure that all entry-level graduates have the knowledge, skills and abilities to manage a general physiotherapy population across the lifespan in a variety settings using the ‘Physiotherapy Practice Threshold’ standards. The content that relates to the effective and competent management of health conditions specific to paediatrics are however, not standardised across pre-registration Australian physiotherapy programs.

What will you be asked to do?

You will be asked to complete an anonymous online survey which will take no longer than 30 minutes to complete. The survey will ask for your opinion and expertise about what type of paediatric content should be included in a pre-registration physiotherapy program (Bachelor or Master).

Can you participate?

Information Sheet and Consent

Have your say about paediatric content in physiotherapy programs

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The expected benefits of the research

This study will not directly benefit you. The results of this research will, however help determine what paediatric content is relevant for pre-registration physiotherapy programs in Australia.

Risks to you

There are no foreseeable risks associated with participation in this research.

Your confidentiality

Data will be collected anonymously (without your name) online and you will not be able to be identified in any communication regarding the findings of this research project.

All research data (survey responses and analysis) will be retained in a password protected electronic file at Griffith University for a period of five years before being destroyed. Only the research team will have access to the data.

Your participation is voluntary

Whether you decide to participate in this study or not, your decision will not prejudice you in any way. If you do not decide to participate, you are free to withdraw your consent and discontinue your involvement at any time.

Questions/ Further information

We are happy to answer any questions you may have. For general inquiries or any concerns about the study please contact Dr Emmah Baque at [email protected] or by phone on +61 7 5678 0526.

Ethical conduct of this research

Ethical approval has been obtained for this study (GU reference number: 2018/856). Griffith University conducts research in accordance with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research. If you have any concerns or complaints about the ethical conduct of this research project, you are encouraged to contact the Manager, Research Ethics on +61 7 3735 4375 or [email protected].

Feedback to you

Results of this study will be written up written up for publication in peer reviewed journals,

presented at relevant conferences and disseminated through relevant clinical and academic

networks. You are also able to request a brief summary of the results by email request to any of

the research team.

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Expressing consent

By completing the survey, you confirm that you have read and understood the information package and in particular understand that:

• My involvement in this research will include completion of an online survey of up to 30 minutes in length

• My responses will be anonymous

• Participation in this research is voluntary and I am free to withdraw at any time, without comment

• If I have any addition questions I can contact the research team

• I can contact the Manager, Research Ethics, on +61 7 3735 4375 (or [email protected]) if I have any concerns about the ethical conduct of the project

• I agree to participate in the project

Please retain this page for your information.

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Eligibility

1. Are you a current AHPRA registered physiotherapist?

Yes No

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Eligibility

2. Are you a current clinical educator for students in a pre-registration physiotherapy program (Bachelor or Master)?

Yes No

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Eligibility

3. Do you have one year of experience in the field of paediatric physiotherapy?

Yes No

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Have your say about paediatric content in physiotherapy programs Have your say about paediatric content in physiotherapy programs

The following questions relate to the demographics of your organisation:

Other (please specify)

4. Which organisation are you currently employed with?

Public Sector Private Sector

University sector - mostly teaching or clinical education

University sector - mostly research Non-for-profit organisation

5. Are you the main clinical educator in paediatric physiotherapy in your organisation or workplace?

Yes

If No, how many other educators supervise students?

The following demographic details relate to you in your role as a physiotherapist in paediatrics:

6. Gender:

7. Do you hold any post-graduate qualifications? Do NOT include your pre-registration qualification if it was at the Master or Doctorate level.

Graduate Diploma Graduate Certificate Master degree (coursework)

Master degree (research) Professional Doctorate PhD

Other (please specify)

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What area of paediatric physiotherapy do you spend most of your time in? e.g. cardiorespiratory

8. What percentage of your workload is paediatrics?

Less than 25%

25%

50%

75%

100%

9. For approximately how many years have you been working in the field of paediatrics?

10. Have you published any paediatric research in peer reviewed journals in the last 5 years?

No

If Yes, how many publications do you have and what journals were they published in?

The following questions relate to paediatric content:

11. Have you noticed any content that has been removed from a pre-registration physiotherapy program in the past 5 years from universities that you would like to see included again?

12. Have you noticed any content that has been added to a pre-registration physiotherapy program in the past 5 years that is of significant benefit to students as they attend placement?

13. Have you noticed any content currently being taught in a pre-registration physiotherapy program

which now appears to be outdated?

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14. What trends have you recognised in paediatric physiotherapy that pre-registration physiotherapy

program could include pre-emptively?

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Please indicate if the content should be included in a pre-registration physiotherapy program by clicking in the FIRST check box.

If you do NOT want the content to be included in a pre-registration physiotherapy program please leave the FIRST check box blank.

If the content is included, how should it be taught? In theory, hands on practical

experience, by practice on simulated patients or on clinical placement (by application to real patients/clients).

Please click on the relevant check boxes to indicate your preferences.

For each of the tables below:

To be included in pre-registration

program

Theory (by lecture, online, self-directed

study)

Hands on practical (by practice on other students)

Simulation (by practice on simulated patients)

On clinical placement (by application to real

clients) Human development –

all domains with particular emphasis on gross motor domain Movement skills analysis across the lifespan

Knowledge of psycho- social, cognitive, and communication development to interact effectively with individuals across the lifespan

15. Complete the following table that relates to human development

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program

study)

clients) Developmental

screening to identify potential growth and motor

delay/impairments Conduct an appropriate interview with child and/or parent

Select appropriate tests and measures

Conduct appropriate tests/measures and gather data

Interpret examination findings to determine body structure and function, activity limitation and

participation restrictions Set goals with child and/or parent involvement Develop age-

appropriate plan of care to address all domains of the ICF

Select age-appropriate and evidence based interventions

16. Complete the following table that relates to age appropriate patient/client management skills

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program

study)

clients) Consistently

collaborate with families throughout the

management process Address family priorities in the plan of care Identify the role of the family in all aspects of care at home, school and in the community Describe the influence of a child with a disability on the family system

Describe the factors of the family system that influence the development of the child

17. Complete the following table that relates to family-centred care for all client and family interactions

program

study)

clients) Determine the need for

referral to other health professionals Develop a plan to address age-

appropriate health and wellness for all children Deliver education and advice to caregivers about age-specific and developmentally appropriate

environmental safety considerations

18. Complete the following table that relates to health promotion and safety

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program

study)

clients) Understand

requirements related to mandatory reporting of suspect child abuse and neglect Discuss different funding options depending on eligibility criteria

Discuss available community services

19. Complete the following table that relates to legislation, policy and systems

20. Is there any other paediatric content that is important to include in a pre-registration physiotherapy

curriculum?

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If the content is included, how should it be taught? In theory, hands on practical

experience, by practice on simulated patients, on clinical placement (by application to real patients/clients).

The following tables relate to health conditions

program

study)

clients) Asthma

Bronchiolitis Bronchiectasis Cystic fibrosis Congenital heart defects

Mechanical ventilation Rheumatic fever

21. Complete the following table that relates to cardio-pulmonary physiotherapy

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program

study)

clients) Acquired brain injury

(traumatic brain injury, stroke, tumours) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Autism spectrum disorder

Brachial plexus Injury Cerebral palsy Concussion Developmental co- ordination disorder Down syndrome Epilepsy and other seizure disorders Global developmental delay

Hydrocephalus Intellectual disability Muscular dystrophies and spinal muscular atrophy

Peripheral neuropathies (e.g.

Charcot-Marie Tooth disease)

Prematurity Sensory processing disorders

Speech and language impairment

Spina bifida Spinal cord Injury Tethered cord

22. Complete the following table that relates to neurological/neurodevelopmental physiotherapy

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program

study)

clients) Achondroplasia

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenital Chronic pain (including chronic regional pain syndrome)

Ehlers Danlos syndrome Hypermobility Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Leg length discrepancy Limb deficiencies and amputations

Obesity Oncology Osteogenesis imperfecta Reactive arthritis Ricket’s disease Scoliosis Spondylolisthesis Spondylolysis Sports injuries

23. Complete the following table that relates to musculoskeletal physiotherapy

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program

study)

clients) Accessory navicular

Blount disease Club foot

Congenital muscular torticollis

Developmental dysplasia of the hip Discoid lateral meniscus

In-toeing/Out-toeing Female athlete triad Flat foot

Fractures (acute and avulsion)

Freiberg’s disease Growing pains Kohler’s disease Osteomyelitis Septic arthritis Transient synovitis Osgood-schlatter’s disease

Osteocondritis dissecans Perthes disease Plagiocephaly/

brachycephaly Sever’s disease Sinding Larsen Johansson disease Slipped upper femoral

24. Complete the following table that relates to musculoskeletal (orthopaedic) physiotherapy

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program

study)

clients) Bladder and bowel

function

Depression and anxiety Hearing impairment Idiopathic toe walking Metabolic conditions Otitis Media Type 1 diabetes Vision impairment

25. Complete the following table that relates to other paediatric areas of physiotherapy

26. Are there any other conditions that are important to include in a pre-registration physiotherapy

curriculum?

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If the content is included, how should it be taught? In theory, hands on practical

experience, by practice on simulated patients, on clinical placement (by application to real patients/clients).

The following table relates to outcome measures

program

study)

clients) Acquired Brain Injury

Challenge Assessment (ABI-CA)

Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) Activity Scale for Kids (ASK)

Bayley Scales of Infant Development

Beighton Scale Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) and mini- BESTest

Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-MP) Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)

27. Complete the following table that relates to common paediatric specific outcome measures

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Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE) Movement Assessment Battery for Children (M- ABC)

Neurological, Sensory, Motor, Developmental Assessment (NSMDA) Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory Computer Adaptive Test (PEDI-CAT) Peabody Developmental Assessment Motor Scales (PDMS) Pediatric Balance Scale Pediatric Quality of Life (Peds-QOL)

questionnaire Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD) Test of Infant Motor Performance (TIMP)

program

study)

clients)

28. Are there any other paediatric specific outcome measures that are important to include in a pre-

registration physiotherapy curriculum?

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experience, by practice on simulated patients, on clinical placement (by application to real patients/clients).

The following table relates to interventions

program

study)

clients) Assistive technology

Bimanual training Biofeedback Casting (upper limb) Casting (lower limb) Cognitive-orientation to occupational

performance (CO-OP) Constraint induced movement therapy Cycling

Electrical Stimulation Equipment/orthotic prescription and modification Exercise prescription Functional electrical

29. Complete the following table that relates to paediatric specific interventions

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Motivational interviewing Play therapy Ponseti method Seating prescription Sport-specific training (e.g. running, swimming) Strength training Taping

Task-specific training Treadmill training Vibration therapy Virtual reality

program

study)

clients)

30. Are there any other interventions specific to paediatrics that are important to include in a pre-

registration physiotherapy curriculum?

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experience, by practice on simulated patients, on clinical placement (by application to real patients/clients).

The following table relates to special considerations

program

study)

clients) The neonatal intensive

care unit

The education setting/

school-based practice Transition to adulthood for youth with

disabilities

Assistive technology Gait: development and analysis

The role of PT within a multi-disciplinary setting

31. Complete the following table that relates to special considerations

32. Do you frequently re-teach practical/theory knowledge to students while on placement in your workplace?

No

If Yes, what content do you frequently re-teach?

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33. What would make you feel confident that students were appropriately prepared for a paediatric placement so that you could expand on their knowledge and skills?

34. Would you recommend any essential texts or other media (e.g. CDs) for students to purchase?

No

If Yes, which texts?

35. Do you have any other comments?

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Thank you for participating in this survey. The information provided is greatly appreciated and will support quality curriculum development reflective of our profession.

Thank you