The Geek Perspective: Answering the Call for Advanced Technology in Research Inquiry Related to Pediatric Brain Injury and Motor Disability. Issue 4 (October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wininger, Michael; Pidcoe, Peter
• Is Part Of: Pediatric physical therapy. Volume 29:Issue 4(2017:Winter)
• Publication Date: 2017-10
• Subjects: biometrics -- brain -- pediatrics -- research -- statistics -- study design -- technology; Physical therapy for children -- Periodicals; 615.820832
• DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000447
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0898-5669

Abstract

Abstract : The Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Research Summit IV issued a Call to Action for community-wide intensification of a research enterprise in inquiries related to pediatric brain injury and motor disability by way of technological integration. But the barriers can seem high, and the pathways to integrative clinical research can seem poorly marked. Here, we answer the Call by providing framework to 3 objectives: (1) instrumentation, (2) biometrics and study design, and (3) data analytics. We identify emergent cases where this Call has been answered and advocate for others to echo the Call both in highly visible physical therapy venues and in forums where the audience is diverse. Abstract : A perspective on technology for rehabilitation.