Pediatric Therapy

An Interprofessional Framework for Practice

Catherine Rush Thompson

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2024
• Print ISBN: 9781630911775
• eBook ISBN: 9781040137901
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Physiotherapy, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Research has become increasingly clear regarding the benefits of interprofessional collaborations in health care. Pediatric therapists have long recognized that coordinated care and advocacy for children and their families promote healthy growth, development, and participation in a wide range of environments. To this end, Pediatric Therapy: An Interprofessional Framework for Practice has been designed to engage students and clinicians in interprofessional learning experiences that cultivate collaborative practice and optimize the outcomes of those served.

Dr. Catherine Rush Thompson and her team of contributors represent years of experience across the fields of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. Rather than discussing each of these fields in isolation, however, the text explores professional roles and responsibilities, emphasizing essential skills needed for collaboration in a range of pediatric settings.

Key Interprofessional Concepts Covered:

• Foundations and philosophies that serve as a basis for pediatric care
• Assessing infants, children, youth, and adolescents in various situations
• Legal and ethical considerations impacting pediatric care
• Unique issues encountered in settings where pediatric therapies are offered
• Using current evidence and the clinical reasoning process for designing and modifying interventions

Each section of Pediatric Therapy offers case-based learning activities requiring interprofessional collaboration for clinical reasoning to optimize care. This approach encourages an appreciation of the importance of holistic care, as well as an understanding of the roles, frames of reference, and approaches favored by each discipline.

Pediatric therapists and others who work in healthcare and educational settings will appreciate Pediatric Therapy: An Interprofessional Framework for Practice as a guide for developing the interprofessional competencies needed to achieve desired outcomes for children and their families.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Half Title page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication
• Contents
• Acknowledgments
• About the Primary Editor
• About the Associate Editors
• Contributing Authors
• Preface
• Section 1 Interprofessional Approaches to Pediatric Practice
• Section 2 Interprofessional Frameworks of Pediatric Practice
• Section 3 Culturally Competent Pediatric Care
• Section 4 Overview of Human Growth and Development for Pediatric Therapists
• Section 5 Interprofessional Management of Pediatric Care
• Section 6 Interprofessional Care of High-Risk Infants
• Section 7 Teamwork in Early Intervention
• Section 8 Working With Families of Young Children With Special Needs
• Section 9 Providing Support for Children 5 to 21 Years in the Educational Setting
• Section 10 Providing Interprofessional Medical Care for Children and Adolescents
• Appendix A: Interprofessional Engagement With Children Testing Developmental Reflexes
• Appendix B: Interprofessional Communication Selecting Tests and Measures
• Appendix C: Interprofessional Collaboration Wheelchair and Seating Evaluation
• Appendix D: Pediatric Professional Role Play A Case for Assistive Technology
• Appendix E: Evaluating and Using Professional Websites
• Appendix F: Educational Resources Videos and Books Related to Pediatric Therapy
• Index