A Range of Service Delivery Modes for Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder Are Effective: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Issue 3 (July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ward, Emily J.; Hillier, Susan; Raynor, Annette; Petkov, John
• Is Part Of: Pediatric physical therapy. Volume 29:Issue 3(2017:Autumn)
• Publication Date: 2017-07
• Subjects: developmental coordination disorder -- delivery of health care -- intervention study -- motor skills disorder -- randomised controlled trial; Physical therapy for children -- Periodicals; 615.820832
• DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000423
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0898-5669

Abstract

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. Abstract : To investigate the contributions of the environment and personnel providing intervention to children with developmental coordination disorder to motor outcomes and perceived competency.