Program evaluation of physical therapy as an early intervention and related service in special education

Wayne Stuberg; Stacey L DeJong

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Program evaluation of physical therapy as an early intervention and related service in special education

Journal article

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Program evaluation of physical therapy as an early intervention and related service in special education

Wayne Stuberg and Stacey L DeJong

Pediatric physical therapy, Vol.19(2), pp.121-127

2007

DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e318036bfe6

PMID: 17505289

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Abstract

The primary purpose of this study was to develop a database method for documenting achievement of Individualized Education Plan/Individualized Family Service Plan objectives in a practical and cost-effective manner that could be easily replicated in other school systems. This study was conducted in a public school district in a Midwest metropolitan area in which 18 pediatric physical therapists provided services. A database method for documenting achievement of Individualized Education Plan/Individualized Family Service Plan objectives was used. The objectives of 566 children receiving physical therapy services were extracted from the records. A total of 2228 objectives were obtained for analysis. Ninety-one percent of the objectives were scored as met or progress made. Factors associated with achievement of objectives included the amount and type of service provided, program features, and attributes of the objective. A program evaluation methodology for physical therapy services in the educational setting is documented for others to replicate.

Humans

Adolescent

Disabled Children

Physical Therapy Modalities - organization & administration

Child, Preschool

Infant

Education, Special - organization & administration

Program Evaluation

Child

Developmental Disabilities - therapy

Details

Title: Subtitle: Program evaluation of physical therapy as an early intervention and related service in special education
Creators: Wayne Stuberg - Department of Physical Therapy, Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198-5450, USA. wstuberg@unmc.edu
Stacey L DeJong
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Pediatric physical therapy, Vol.19(2), pp.121-127
Publisher: United States
DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e318036bfe6
PMID: 17505289
ISSN: 0898-5669
eISSN: 1538-005X
Grant note: 90DD0533 / NCBDD CDC HHS
Language: English
Date published: 2007
Academic Unit: Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Record Identifier: 9984047647202771

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