Steering towards collaborative assessment : A qualitative study of parents’ experiences of evidence-based assessment practices for their child with cerebral palsy

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O'Connor, Bridget, Kerr, Claire, Shields, Nora, Adair, Brooke and Imms, Christine. (2021). Steering towards collaborative assessment : A qualitative study of parents’ experiences of evidence-based assessment practices for their child with cerebral palsy. Disability and Rehabilitation. 43(4), pp. 458-467. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2019.1629652
AuthorsO'Connor, Bridget, Kerr, Claire, Shields, Nora, Adair, Brooke and Imms, Christine
Abstract

Purpose: To understand parents’ experiences of evidence-based assessment by health professionals for their child with cerebral palsy.

Methods: A qualitative interpretive description study was undertaken. Primary carers of children with cerebral palsy (aged 3–18 years) from south-eastern Australia were invited to participate. Face-to-face interviews were held using a semi-structured topic guide and data analyzed inductively. Credibility was ensured through: journal reflections; co-author review; audit trail; and, participant member-checking.

Results: Fourteen parents of children with cerebral palsy, representing Gross Motor Functional Classification System levels I–V, participated. Six themes emerged: (1) Protection; (2) Positively Framed; (3) Bridging the Gap; (4) Involvement; (5) Finding Worth; and (6) Trust. Central to parents’ experience was protection of their child’s identity and personal self. Assessment can be emotionally confronting, at any stage. Representing the child positively and highlighting possibilities was deemed essential. Parents’ involvement ranged from being overlooked spectators to being instigators of assessment. Evidence-based assessment was worthwhile when relevant to parents’ direction and family context. The researchers’ interpretive description generated a schema and metaphor—the Steering Wheel for Collaborative Assessment.

Conclusions: A strengths-based approach to diagnosis and assessment is essential. The resulting interpretive description may assist health professionals align evidence-based assessment practices with family-centred care.

Keywordsparents; assessment; involvement; family-centred care; evidence-based practice; cerebral palsy
Year2021
JournalDisability and Rehabilitation
Journal citation43 (4), pp. 458-467
PublisherTaylor & Francis
ISSN0963-8288
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2019.1629652
Scopus EID2-s2.0-85068173865
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Darzins, Susan W., Imms, Christine, Di Stefano, Marilyn, Taylor, Nicholas and Pallant, Julie. (2014). Evaluation of the internal construct validity of the Personal Care Participation Assessment and Resource Tool (PC-PART) using Rasch analysis. BMC Health Services Research. 14(543), pp. 1 - 14. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-014-0543-z
Assessment of lower limb muscle strength and power using hand-held and fixed dynamometry: A reliability and validity study
Mentiplay, Benjamin F., Perraton, Luke G., Bower, Kelly J., Adair, Brooke, Pua, Yong-Hao, Williams, Gavin P., McGaw, Rebekah and Clark, Ross A.. (2014). Assessment of lower limb muscle strength and power using hand-held and fixed dynamometry: A reliability and validity study. PLoS ONE. 10(10), pp. 1 - 18. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0140822
Rasch analysis of The Melbourne Assessment of Unilateral Upper Limb Function
Randall, Melinda, Imms, Christine, Carey, Leeanne and Pallant, Julie. (2014). Rasch analysis of The Melbourne Assessment of Unilateral Upper Limb Function. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 56(7), pp. 665 - 672. https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.12391
Effectiveness and feasibility of virtual reality and gaming system use at home by older adults for enabling physical activity to improve health related domains: A systematic review
Miller, Kimberly, Adair, Brooke, Pearce, Alan, Said, Catherine, Ozanne, Elizabeth and Morris, Meg. (2014). Effectiveness and feasibility of virtual reality and gaming system use at home by older adults for enabling physical activity to improve health related domains: A systematic review. Age and Ageing. 43(2), pp. 188 - 195. https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/aft194
Interrater reliability and clinical utility of the Personal Care Participation Assessment and Resource Tool (PC_PART) in an inpatient rehabilitation setting
Radia-George, Camilla, Imms, Christine and Taylor, Nicholas. (2014). Interrater reliability and clinical utility of the Personal Care Participation Assessment and Resource Tool (PC_PART) in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 68(3), pp. 334 - 343. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2014.009878
Preparatory teachers' perceptions of school readiness : a survey of Victorian teachers
Imms, Christine, Froude, Elspeth, Joffe, Beverly, Heine, Chyrisse, Merrigan, Celeste and Serry, Tanya. (2014). Preparatory teachers' perceptions of school readiness : a survey of Victorian teachers. The Australian Educational Researcher. 41(1), pp. 109 - 124. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13384-013-0126-8
Strategies that facilitate participation in family activities of children and adolescents with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities: Parents' and personal assistants' experiences
Axelsson, Anna Karin, Imms, Christine and Wilder, Jenny. (2014). Strategies that facilitate participation in family activities of children and adolescents with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities: Parents' and personal assistants' experiences. Disability and Rehabilitation. 36(25), pp. 2169 - 2177. https://doi.org/10.3109/09638288.2014.895058
Efficacy and Acceptability of Reduced Intensity Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy for Children Aged 9-11 years with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy : A Pilot Study
Kerr, Claire Frances, McConnell, Karen and Johnston, Linda. (2014). Efficacy and Acceptability of Reduced Intensity Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy for Children Aged 9-11 years with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy : A Pilot Study. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics. 34(3), pp. 245 - 259. https://doi.org/10.3109/01942638.2013.866611
Smart technologies to enhance social connectedness in older people who live at home
Morris, Meg, Adair, Brooke, Ozanne, Elizabeth, Kurowski, William, Miller, Kimberly, Pearce, Alan, Santamaria, Nick, Long, Maureen, Ventura, Cameron and Said, Catherine. (2014). Smart technologies to enhance social connectedness in older people who live at home. Australasian Journal on Ageing. 33(3), pp. 142 - 152. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12154
Participation of children with intellectual disability compared with typically developing children
King, Matthew, Shields, Nora, Imms, Christine, Black, Monique and Ardern, Clare. (2013). Participation of children with intellectual disability compared with typically developing children. Research in Developmental Disabilities. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2013.02.029
Efficacy of a Powered Wheelchair Simulator for School Aged Children : A Randomized Controlled Trial
Linden, Mark, Whyatt, Caroline, Craig, Cathy and Kerr, Claire. (2013). Efficacy of a Powered Wheelchair Simulator for School Aged Children : A Randomized Controlled Trial. Rehabilitation Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0034088
The Health of children and young people with cerebral palsy : A longitudinal, population-based study
Kerr, Claire, Parkes, Jackie, McCullough, Nichola and McDowell, Brona. (2013). The Health of children and young people with cerebral palsy : A longitudinal, population-based study. International Journal of Nursing Studies. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2011.01.011
Intensive therapy following upper limb botulinum toxin A injection in young children with unilateral cerebral palsy : a randomized trial
Hoare, Brian, Imms, Christine, Villanueva, Elmer, Rawicki, Hyam Barry, Matyas, Thomas and Carey, Leeanne. (2013). Intensive therapy following upper limb botulinum toxin A injection in young children with unilateral cerebral palsy : a randomized trial. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.12054
Measurement properties of the Personal Care Participation Assessment and Resource Tool: A systematic review
Darzins, Susan W., Imms, Christine and Di Stefano, Marilyn. (2013). Measurement properties of the Personal Care Participation Assessment and Resource Tool: A systematic review. Disability and Rehabilitation. 35(4), pp. 265 - 281. https://doi.org/10.3109/09638288.2012.690819
Children with cerebral palsy and periventricular white matter injury : Does gestational age affect functional outcome?
Harvey, Adrienne, Randall, Melinda, Reid, Susan M., Lee, Katherine, Imms, Christine, Rodda, Jillian, Eldridge, Beverley, Orsini, Francesca and Reddihough, Dinah. (2013). Children with cerebral palsy and periventricular white matter injury : Does gestational age affect functional outcome? Research in Developmental Disabilities. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2013.05.030
Reliable classification of functional profiles and movement disorders of children with cerebral palsy
Randall, Melinda, Harvey, Adrienne, Imms, Christine, Reid, Sue, Lee, Katherine J. and Reddihough, Dinah. (2013). Reliable classification of functional profiles and movement disorders of children with cerebral palsy. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics. https://doi.org/10.3109/01942638.2012.747584
Development of the mini-assisting hand assessment: evidence for content and internal scale validity
Greaves, Susan, Imms, Christine, Dodd, Karen and Krumlinde-Sundholm, Lena. (2013). Development of the mini-assisting hand assessment: evidence for content and internal scale validity. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.12212
Reliable classification of functional profiles and movement disorders of children with cerebral palsy
Randall, Melinda, Harvey, Adrienne, Imms, Christine, Reid, Sue, Lee, Katherine and Reddihough, Dinah. (2013). Reliable classification of functional profiles and movement disorders of children with cerebral palsy. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics. 33(3), pp. 342 - 352. https://doi.org/10.3109/01942638.2012.747584
Geographical patterns in the recreation and leisure participation of children and youth with cerebral palsy : A CAPE international collaborative network study
King, Gillian, Imms, Christine, Palisano, Robert, Majnemer, Annette, Chiarello, Lisa, Orlin, Margo, Law, Mary and Avery, Lisa. (2013). Geographical patterns in the recreation and leisure participation of children and youth with cerebral palsy : A CAPE international collaborative network study. Developmental Neurorehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.3109/17518423.2013.773102
Is participation among children with intellectual disabilities in outside school activities similar to their typically developing peers? : A systematic review
Shields, Nora, King, Matthew, Corbett, Monique and Imms, Christine. (2013). Is participation among children with intellectual disabilities in outside school activities similar to their typically developing peers? : A systematic review. Developmental Neurorehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.3109/17518423.2013.836256
Further evidence of validity of the Modified Melbourne Assessment for the neurologically impaired children aged 2 to 4 years
Randall, Melinda, Imms, Christine and Carey, Leeanne. (2012). Further evidence of validity of the Modified Melbourne Assessment for the neurologically impaired children aged 2 to 4 years. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 54(5), pp. 424 - 428. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2012.04252.x
Looking to the future: Adolescents with cerebral palsy talk about their aspirations - A narrative study
Cussen, Amy, Howie, Linsey and Imms, Christine. (2012). Looking to the future: Adolescents with cerebral palsy talk about their aspirations - A narrative study. Disability and Rehabilitation. 34(24), pp. 2103 - 2110. https://doi.org/10.3109/09638288.2012.672540
Therapy management of the upper limb in children with cerebral palsy : A cross-sectional survey
McConnell, Karen, Kerr, Claire and Johnston, Linda. (2012). Therapy management of the upper limb in children with cerebral palsy : A cross-sectional survey. Developmental Neurorehabilitation. 15(5), pp. 343 - 350. https://doi.org/10.3109/17518423.2012.692124
Psychometric properties of functional mobility tools in hereditary spastic paraplegia and other childhood neurological conditions
Adair, Brooke, Said, Catherine, Rodda, Jillian and Morris, Meg. (2012). Psychometric properties of functional mobility tools in hereditary spastic paraplegia and other childhood neurological conditions. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 54(7), pp. 596 - 605. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2012.04284.x
Prospective study of the participation patterns of Grade 6 and Year 8 students in Victoria, Australia in activities outside of school
McMullan, Sarah, Chin, Rachel, Froude, Elspeth Heather and Imms, Christine. (2012). Prospective study of the participation patterns of Grade 6 and Year 8 students in Victoria, Australia in activities outside of school. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 59(3), pp. 197 - 208. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1630.2012.01013.x
Bimanual behaviours in children aged 8-18 months: A literature review to select toys that elicit the use of two hands
Greaves, Susan, Imms, Christine, Krumlinde-Sundholm, Lena, Dodd, Karen and Eliasson, Ann-Christin. (2012). Bimanual behaviours in children aged 8-18 months: A literature review to select toys that elicit the use of two hands. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 33(1), pp. 240 - 250. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2011.09.012
Passive Range of Motion in a Population-Based Sample of Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy Who Walk
Kerr, Claire, Salazar-Torres, Jose, McDowell, Brona and Cosgrove, Aidan. (2012). Passive Range of Motion in a Population-Based Sample of Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy Who Walk. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics. 32(2), pp. 139 - 150. https://doi.org/10.3109/01942638.2011.644032
Health-related quality of life and strain in caregivers of Australians with Parkinson's disease: An observational study
Kelly, David, McGinley, Jennifer, Huxham, Frances, Menz, Hylton, Watts, Jennifer, Iansek, Robert, Murphy, Anna, Danoudis, Mary, Adair, Brooke and Morris, Meg. (2012). Health-related quality of life and strain in caregivers of Australians with Parkinson's disease: An observational study. BMC Neurology. 12(57), pp. 1 - 7. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2377-12-57
Pelvic kinematics and their relationship to gait type in hemiplegic cerebral palsy
Kerr, Claire, Salazar-Torres, Jose, Cosgrove, Aidan and McDowell, Brona. (2011). Pelvic kinematics and their relationship to gait type in hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Gait & Posture. 33(4), pp. 620 - 624. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2011.02.004
Hopes and Aspirations for Leisure and Living :Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy Talk about the Future
Cussen, Amy, Imms, Christine and Howie, Linsey. (2011). Hopes and Aspirations for Leisure and Living :Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy Talk about the Future. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 58(Suppl s1), pp. 75 - 75. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1630.2011.00938.x
Linking cerebral palsy upper limb measurements to the international classification of functioning disability and health
Hoare, Brian, Imms, Christine, Randall, Melinda and Carey, Leeanne. (2011). Linking cerebral palsy upper limb measurements to the international classification of functioning disability and health. Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 43(11), pp. 987 - 996. https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-0886
Leisure Participation Patterns of Children in Victoria Australia
Chin, Rachel, McMullen, Sarah, Froude, Elspeth Heather and Imms, Christine. (2011). Leisure Participation Patterns of Children in Victoria Australia. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 58(Suppl s1), pp. 101 - 101. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1630.2011.00938.x
Factors Influencing Children's Readiness to Enter School :Views From Early Childhood Educators
Froude, Elspeth Heather, Imms, Christine, Merrigan, C, Joffe, Beverly, Heine, Chyrisse and Serry, Tanya. (2011). Factors Influencing Children's Readiness to Enter School :Views From Early Childhood Educators. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 58(Suppl s1), pp. 23 - 23.
Upper limb function and deformity in cerebral palsy :a review of classification systems
McConnell, Karen, Johnston, Linda and Kerr, Claire. (2011). Upper limb function and deformity in cerebral palsy :a review of classification systems. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 53(9), pp. 799 - 805. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2011.03953.x
Age-related changes in energy efficiency of gait, activity, and participation in children with cerebral palsy
Kerr, Claire, McDowell, Brona, Parkes, Jackie, Stevenson, Mike and Cosgrove, Aidan. (2011). Age-related changes in energy efficiency of gait, activity, and participation in children with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 53(1), pp. 61 - 67. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2010.03795.x
Bracing and splinting interventions in the upper limbs of people with cerebral palsy
Imms, Christine. (2011). Bracing and splinting interventions in the upper limbs of people with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 53(4), pp. 293 - 294. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2010.03881.x
A Systematic Review of the Measurement Properties of the Personal Care Participation, Assessment and Resource Tool (PC-Part)
Darzins, Susan, Imms, Christine and Di Stefano, Marilyn. (2011). A Systematic Review of the Measurement Properties of the Personal Care Participation, Assessment and Resource Tool (PC-Part). Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 58(Suppl s1), pp. 127 - 128. https://doi.org/10.3109/09638288.2012.690819
Preliminary evidence supports the validity of the strength-dexterity test as a unidimensional scale measuring fingertip force coordination in children and adolescents
Imms, Christine and van Hartingsveltd, Margot. (2011). Preliminary evidence supports the validity of the strength-dexterity test as a unidimensional scale measuring fingertip force coordination in children and adolescents. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 58(6), pp. 317 - 319. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1630.2011.00952.x
Children and Youth with Myleomeningocele's Independence in Managing Clean Intermittent Catheterization in Familiar Settings
Donlau, Marie, Imms, Christine, Mattsson, Gunilla, Mattsson, Sven, Sjors, Anna and Falkmer, Torbjorn. (2011). Children and Youth with Myleomeningocele's Independence in Managing Clean Intermittent Catheterization in Familiar Settings. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 100(3), pp. 429 - 438. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1651-2227.2010.02044.x
Goal directed training of activity performance
Hoare, Brian and Imms, Christine. (2010). Goal directed training of activity performance. In In Dodd, Karen J., Imms, Christine and Taylor, Nicholas F. (Ed.). Physiotherapy and occupational therapy for people with cerebral palsy : A problem-based approach to assessment and management pp. 130-145 Mac Keith Press.
The young adult with complex disability
Scoullar, Barbara and Imms, Christine. (2010). The young adult with complex disability. In In Dodd, Karen, Imms, Christine and Dodd, Barbara J. (Ed.). Physiotherapy and occupational therapy for people with cerebral palsy : A problem-based approach to assessment and management pp. 245-259 Mac Keith Press.
Botulinum Toxin A as an Adjunct to Treatment in the Management of the Upper Limb in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy (UPDATE)
Hoare, Brian, Wallen, Margaret, Imms, Christine, Villanueva, Elmer, Rawicki, Hyam and Carey, Leeanne. (2010). Botulinum Toxin A as an Adjunct to Treatment in the Management of the Upper Limb in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy (UPDATE). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD003469.pub4
Psychometric Properties of the 'Extended' Melbourne Assessment of Unilateral Upper Limb Function Based on Rasch Analysis
Randall, Melinda, Pallant, Julie, Imms, Christine and Carey, Leeanne. (2010). Psychometric Properties of the 'Extended' Melbourne Assessment of Unilateral Upper Limb Function Based on Rasch Analysis. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology.
Impact of Transition to High School on Leisure Participation of Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy
Imms, Christine, Reilly, Sheena, Carlin, John and Dodd, Karen. (2010). Impact of Transition to High School on Leisure Participation of Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 52(2), pp. 22 - 22.
Introduction to the clinical reasoning approach of the book
Imms, Christine, Dodd, Karen and Taylor, Nicholas. (2010). Introduction to the clinical reasoning approach of the book. In In Dodd, Karen J., Imms, Christine and Taylor, Nicholas F. (Ed.). Physiotherapy and occupational therapy for people with cerebral palsy : A problem-based approach to assessment and management pp. 1-6 Mac Keith Press.
Modified constraint induced therapy for young children
Wallen, Margaret and Imms, Christine. (2010). Modified constraint induced therapy for young children. In In Dodd, Karen J., Imms, Christine and Taylor, Nicholas F. (Ed.). Physiotherapy and occupational therapy for people with cerebral palsy : A problem-based approach to assessment and management pp. 114-129 Mac Keith Press.
Further evidence of validity of the Gait Deviation Index
Molloy, M, McDowell, Brona, Kerr, Claire and Cosgrove, Aidan. (2010). Further evidence of validity of the Gait Deviation Index. Gait & Posture. 31(4), pp. 479 - 482. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2010.01.025
Measure twice, cut once : Understanding the reliability and validity of the clinical measurement tools used in health research
Imms, Christine and Greaves, Susan. (2010). Measure twice, cut once : Understanding the reliability and validity of the clinical measurement tools used in health research. In In Liamputtong, Pranee (Ed.). Research methods in health : Foundations for evidence-based practice pp. 173-195 Oxford University Press.
Systemic adverse events following botulinum toxin-A therapy in children with cerebral palsy
Naidu, Krishant, Smith, Katherine, Sheedy, Mary, Adair, Brooke, Yu, Xavier and Graham, Herbert. (2010). Systemic adverse events following botulinum toxin-A therapy in children with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 52(2), pp. 139 - 144. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2009.03583.x
What is cerebral palsy?
Imms, Christine and Dodd, Karen J.. (2010). What is cerebral palsy? In In Dodd, Karen J., Imms, Christine and Taylor, Nicholas F. (Ed.). Physiotherapy and occupational therapy for people with cerebral palsy : A problem-based approach to assessment and management pp. 7-30 Mac Keith Press.
Eight Weeks of Occupational Therapy Home Programme, Compared to No Programme, Resulted in Improved Achievement of Child and Family- Selected Goals by Children with Cerebral Palsy
Imms, Christine, Cowan, Rebecca, Ertekin, Elvan, Klein, Gabi-Leigh and Galvin, Jane. (2010). Eight Weeks of Occupational Therapy Home Programme, Compared to No Programme, Resulted in Improved Achievement of Child and Family- Selected Goals by Children with Cerebral Palsy. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 57(6), pp. 444 - 445. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1630.2010.00907.x
Assessing Bimanual Performance in Young Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy : A Systematic Review
Greaves, Susan, Imms, Christine, Dodd, Karen and Krumlinde-Sundholm, Lena. (2010). Assessing Bimanual Performance in Young Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy : A Systematic Review. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 52(5), pp. 413 - 421. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2009.03561.x
Repeat Botulinum Toxin-A in the Upper Limb of Children with Hemiplegia : A Randomized Controlled Trial
Olesch, Christine, Greaves, Susan, Imms, Christine, Reid, Susan M. and Kerr, Graham. (2010). Repeat Botulinum Toxin-A in the Upper Limb of Children with Hemiplegia : A Randomized Controlled Trial. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 52(1), pp. 79 - 86. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2009.03387.x
Intensive Upper Limb Therapy Following Botulinum-A in Young Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy : Results from a Randomised Controlled Trial
Hoare, Brian, Imms, Christine and Carey, Leeanne. (2010). Intensive Upper Limb Therapy Following Botulinum-A in Young Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy : Results from a Randomised Controlled Trial. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 52(Suppl s2), pp. 13 - 13. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2009.03595.x
Modified constraint-induced movement therapy or bimanual occupational therapy following injection of botulinum toxin-A to improve bimanual performance in young children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy: a randomised controlled trial methods paper
Hoare, Brian, Imms, Christine, Rawicki, Hyam and Carey, Leeanne. (2010). Modified constraint-induced movement therapy or bimanual occupational therapy following injection of botulinum toxin-A to improve bimanual performance in young children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy: a randomised controlled trial methods paper. BMC Neurology. 10(1), pp. 58 - 78. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2377-10-58
The adult years
Dodd, Karen J., Taylor, Nicholas F. and Imms, Christine. (2010). The adult years. In In Dodd, Karen J., Imms, Christine and Taylor, Nicholas F. (Ed.). Physiotherapy and occupational therapy for people with cerebral palsy : A problem-based approach to assessment and management pp. 260-281 Mac Keith Press.
Overview of therapy
Dodd, Karen, Imms, Christine and Taylor, Nicholas F.. (2010). Overview of therapy. In In Dodd, Karen J., Imms, Christine and Taylor, Nicholas F. (Ed.). Physiotherapy and occupational therapy for people with cerebral palsy : A problem-based approach to assessment and management pp. 40-72 Mac Keith Press.
Test-retest reliability of a 1-min walk test in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy (BSCP)
McDowell, Brona C., Humphreys, Lee, Kerr, Claire Frances and Stevenson, Mike. (2009). Test-retest reliability of a 1-min walk test in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy (BSCP). Gait & Posture. 29(2), pp. 267 - 269. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2008.09.010
Stability of caregiver-reported manual ability and gross motor function classifications of cerebral palsy
Imms, Christine, Carlin, John and Eliasson, Ann-Christin. (2009). Stability of caregiver-reported manual ability and gross motor function classifications of cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 52(2), pp. 153 - 159. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2009.03346.x
Characteristics influencing participation of Australian children with cerebral palsy
Imms, Christine, Reilly, Sheena, Carlin, John and Dodd, Karen. (2009). Characteristics influencing participation of Australian children with cerebral palsy. Disability and Rehabilitation. 31(26), pp. 2204 - 2215. https://doi.org/10.3109/09638280902971406
Newborn individualised developmental care and assessment programme for infants born less than 32 weeks' gestation did not improve neurodevelopmental outcomes at one and two years more than standard developmental care
Imms, Christine and Brown, Nisha. (2009). Newborn individualised developmental care and assessment programme for infants born less than 32 weeks' gestation did not improve neurodevelopmental outcomes at one and two years more than standard developmental care. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 56(6), pp. 439 - 441. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1630.2009.00824.x
Factors influencing participation of children with cerebral palsy in Australia
Imms, Christine, Reilly, Sheena, Carlin, John and Dodd, Karen. (2009). Factors influencing participation of children with cerebral palsy in Australia. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 51(2), pp. 23 - 24.
Sensory processing abilities of children who have sustained traumatic brain injuries
Galvin, Jane, Froude, Elspeth and Imms, Christine. (2009). Sensory processing abilities of children who have sustained traumatic brain injuries. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 63(6), pp. 701 - 709. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.63.6.701
The relationship between physical performance and self-perception in children with and without cerebral palsy
Ziebell, Melanie, Imms, Christine, Froude, Elspeth, McCoy, Anne and Galea, Mary. (2009). The relationship between physical performance and self-perception in children with and without cerebral palsy. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 56(1), pp. 24 - 32. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1630.2008.00775.x
The effects of industry standard averaging and filtering techniques in kinematic gait analysis
Molloy, M., Salazar-Torres, Jose J., Kerr, Claire Frances, McDowell, Brona C. and Cosgrove, Aidan P.. (2008). The effects of industry standard averaging and filtering techniques in kinematic gait analysis. Gait & Posture. 28(4), pp. 559 - 562. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2008.03.012
The validity of an existing gait classification system when applied to a representative population of children with hemiplegia
McDowell, Brona C., Kerr, Claire Frances, Kelly, Connor, Salazar-Torres, Jose J. and Cosgrove, Aidan. (2008). The validity of an existing gait classification system when applied to a representative population of children with hemiplegia. Gait & Posture. 28(3), pp. 442 - 447. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2008.02.003
The evidence-base for upper extremity intervention for children with cerebral palsy
Imms, Christine. (2008). The evidence-base for upper extremity intervention for children with cerebral palsy. In In A.C.Eliasson and P, Burtner (Ed.). Improving hand function in cerebral palsy : Theory, evidence and intervention pp. 396 - 417 Mac Keith Press.
Children with cerebral palsy participate: A review of the literature
Imms, Christine. (2008). Children with cerebral palsy participate: A review of the literature. Disability and Rehabilitation. 30(24), pp. 1867 - 1884. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638280701673542
Establishing validity of a modified Melbourne assessment for children ages 2 to 4 years
Randall, Melinda, Imms, Christine and Carey, Leeanne. (2008). Establishing validity of a modified Melbourne assessment for children ages 2 to 4 years. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 62(4), pp. 373 - 383. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.62.4.373
Review of the children's assessment of participation and enjoyment and the preferences for activity of children
Imms, Christine. (2008). Review of the children's assessment of participation and enjoyment and the preferences for activity of children. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics. 28(4), pp. 389 - 404. https://doi.org/10.1080/01942630802307135
Activity level assessment of the upper limb in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy : Treatment innovation and its impact on measurement
Hoare, Brian, Imms, Christine and Carey, Leeanne. (2008). Activity level assessment of the upper limb in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy : Treatment innovation and its impact on measurement. 2008 AusACPDM Conference : Broadening the Scope. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 10 - 13 Apr 2008 Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine. pp. 1-10
Diversity of participation in children with cerebral palsy
Imms, Christine, Reilly, Sheena, Carlin, John and Dodd, Karen. (2008). Diversity of participation in children with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 50(5), pp. 363 - 369. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2008.02051.x
Participation of Australian Children with Cerebral Palsy in Activities Outside School
Imms, Christine, Reilly, Sheena, Carlin, John and Dodd, Karen. (2008). Participation of Australian Children with Cerebral Palsy in Activities Outside School. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 50(113), pp. 17 - 17.
Energy efficiency in gait, activity, participation, and health status in children with cerebral palsy
Kerr, Claire Frances, Parkes, Jackie, Stevenson, Mike, Cosgrove, Aidan P. and McDowell, Brona C.. (2008). Energy efficiency in gait, activity, participation, and health status in children with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 50(3), pp. 204 - 210. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2008.02030.x
Goal-Directed Training: Linking Theories of Treatment to Clinical Practice for Improved Functional Activities in Daily Life
Mastos, M., Miller, K., Eliasson, Ann-Christin and Imms, Christine. (2007). Goal-Directed Training: Linking Theories of Treatment to Clinical Practice for Improved Functional Activities in Daily Life. Clinical Rehabilitation. 21(1), pp. 47 - 55. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215506073494
Critically Appraised Papers : Parents of Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (i) Experienced Uncertainty as they Come to Understand their Children and (ii) Described a Trajectory of Changing Difficulties as their Children Got Older
Imms, Christine, Poulsen, Anne and Case-Smith, Jane. (2007). Critically Appraised Papers : Parents of Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (i) Experienced Uncertainty as they Come to Understand their Children and (ii) Described a Trajectory of Changing Difficulties as their Children Got Older. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 54(3), pp. 242 - 244.
Participation of Children Who Have Cerebral Palsy
Imms, Christine, Reilly, Sheena and Carlin, John. (2007). Participation of Children Who Have Cerebral Palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 49(111), pp. 33 - 34.
Group-Based Task-Related Training for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study
Crompton, Jodi, Imms, Christine, McCoy, Anne, Randall, Melinda, Eldridge, Beverly, Scoullar, Barbara and Galea, Mary. (2007). Group-Based Task-Related Training for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics. 27(4), pp. 43 - 65. https://doi.org/10.1300/J006v27n04_04
Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy in the Treatment of the Upper Limb in Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy: a Cochrane Systematic Review
Hoare, Brian, Imms, Christine, Carey, Leeanne and Wasiak, Jason. (2007). Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy in the Treatment of the Upper Limb in Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy: a Cochrane Systematic Review. Clinical Rehabilitation. 21(8), pp. 675 - 686. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215507080783
Being in Pain: a Phenomenological Study of Young People with Cerebral Palsy
Castle, Kirstyn, Imms, Christine and Howie, Linsey. (2007). Being in Pain: a Phenomenological Study of Young People with Cerebral Palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 49(6), pp. 445 - 449. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2007.00445.x
Critically Appraised Paper: Helping Adults with Schizophrenia or Schizo-Affective Disorder Stop Smoking Resulted in Positive Short-Term Health Benefits
Imms, Christine and Nichol, Maggie. (2007). Critically Appraised Paper: Helping Adults with Schizophrenia or Schizo-Affective Disorder Stop Smoking Resulted in Positive Short-Term Health Benefits. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 54(1), pp. 75 - 76.
Editorial: Critically Appraised Papers Related to Children with Autism
Wallen, Margaret and Imms, Christine. (2006). Editorial: Critically Appraised Papers Related to Children with Autism. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 53(3), pp. 237 - 238.
Daily Activities of families with a child with Severe Autism Revolved Around the Need to Occupy and Pacify the Child: Families Felt Robbed of Meaning and Satisfaction in Family Life: Commentary
Imms, Christine, Rodger, Sylvia and Ziviani, Jenny. (2006). Daily Activities of families with a child with Severe Autism Revolved Around the Need to Occupy and Pacify the Child: Families Felt Robbed of Meaning and Satisfaction in Family Life: Commentary. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 53(2), pp. 136 - 137.
Searching for Evidence in Pediatric Occupational Therapy Using Free versus Subscription Databases: A Comparison of Outcomes
Lovarini, Meryl, Wallen, Margaret and Imms, Christine. (2006). Searching for Evidence in Pediatric Occupational Therapy Using Free versus Subscription Databases: A Comparison of Outcomes. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics. 26(3), pp. 19 - 38. https://doi.org/10.1300/J006v26n03_03
Editorial: The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: They're Talking Our Language
Imms, Christine. (2006). Editorial: The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: They're Talking Our Language. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 53(2), pp. 65 - 66.