Posted on February 28th 2011
The objective is to create a national platform of varied complementary and inter-digitated efforts. The specific research plan to enable this will be outlined in detail. (Source: Seminars in Pediatric Neurology)
Posted on February 28th 2011
This article describes the results of an environmental scan of NeuroDevNet members using a survey of their existing practices and needs completed by 30% of NeuroDevNet's members (n = 36/120) and key informant interviews with 14 members. Results suggest that most members are somewhat engaged in a number of knowledge translation activities although they tend to be traditional ones, such as attending conferences and giving presentations to other researchers. There is very little in the way of public engagement or consumer-focused activities. It also describes activities underway at the Cerebral Palsy Demonstration Project. This scan is helping members of NeuroDevNet's knowledge translation core plan and prioritize services and activities within NeuroDevNet. (Source: Seminars in Pediatric Neur...
Posted on February 28th 2011
We describe a pragmatic, evidence-based framework for engaging in empiric ethics inquiry for a large consortium of researchers in neurodevelopmental disorders and provide relevant case studies of pragmatic neuroethics. The 3 neurodevelopmental disorders that are at the focus of our research, cerebral palsy (CP), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), bring unique and intersecting challenges of translating ethically research into clinical care for children and neonates. We identify and discuss challenges related to health care delivery in CP; neonatal neurological decision making; alternative therapies; and identity, integrity, and personhood. (Source: Seminars in Pediatric Neurology)
Posted on February 28th 2011
Authors: Clayton HM, Kaiser LJ, de Pue B, Kaiser L
We compared anteroposterior and mediolateral range of motion and velocity of the center of pressure (COP) on the horse's back between riders without disabilities and riders with cerebral palsy. An electronic pressure mat was used to track COP movements beneath the saddle in 4 riders without disabilities and 4 riders with cerebral palsy. Comparisons between rider groups were made using the Mann-Whitney test (p < .05). The two rider groups differed significantly in anteroposterior range of COP motion, mediolateral range of COP motion, and mediolateral COP velocity. Anteroposterior COP velocity did not differ between groups. The results suggest that measurements of COP range of motion and velocity are potentially useful for monitoring ...
Posted on February 28th 2011
Conclusion: Children with CP showed increased HR and other abnormal ECG findings in the setting of this investigation. Further studies are needed to explain our findings and to correlate the increased HR with situations such as dehydration, stress, and autonomic nervous disorders. (Source: Journal of Electrocardiology)
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