Publication Date
Spring 2015
Document Type
Project Summary
Degree Name
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Department
Physical Therapy
First Advisor
Russell E. Carter, PT, Ed.D.
Second Advisor
Ann W. Jackson, PT, DPT, MPH
Third Advisor
Roberta O'Shea, PT, DPT, Ph.D.
Abstract
Background: Although many pediatric patients with non-progression conditions utilize rehabilitation services, clear pathways towards transitioning away from direct service aren’t adequately addressed in the literature. A number of established frameworks for clinical and ethical decision making can be utilized.
Purpose: The purpose of this case report is to illustrate the application of established frameworks in the literature to a particular case of a nine-year-old female patient with mild spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy receiving weekly home-based physical therapy services, in which the ultimate decision was to reduce services, highlighting the utility and limitations of such an application.
Case Description: This case is a nine-year-old Caucasian female with mild spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy receiving weekly physical therapy services in her home.
Outcomes: The clinical decision-making process based on the literature and employed in the study was considered successful due to agreement of clinical expertise, supporting relevant literature, and acceptance to implementation by the established stakeholders, including patient and family.
Discussion: The utility of the clinical and ethical frameworks in successfully guiding clinical decision-making were illustrated in this case.
Recommended Citation
Kelly, Gina M., "Clinical Decision-Making in Transition to Consultative Physical Therapy Services for a Nine-Year-Old Girl with Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Case Report" (2015). All Capstone Projects. 104.
https://opus.govst.edu/capstones/104