Introduction: Parent education represents a family-centered approach that is increasingly integrated into pediatric physiotherapy practice, aiming to promote the active involvement of caregivers in the rehabilitation process. Objective:To contextualize the application of parent education in hospital-based physiotherapy practice by describing its implementation through the longitudinal observation of three clinical cases involving children with psychomotor developmental delay who received care at the Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit of the “G. Salesi” Hospital, Marche University Hospital (AOU delle Marche), Italy. Methods: A literature review was conducted on parent education and early interventions based on parental involvement. The progression of motor skills was monitored using the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) and the Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (GMFM-88) at three assessment time points. The intervention involved collaboratively developing individualized strategies for habilitative caregiving with caregivers and integrating these strategies into daily routines. Results:In the first two cases, a progressive increase in raw scores on the assessment scales was observed, without a corresponding improvement in performance relative to age-expected developmental trajectories. In the third case, motor performance followed a variable course, with a decline coinciding with clinical deterioration, followed by subsequent improvement during a period of clinical stabilization and increased opportunities for motor experiences at home. Conclusions:The case analysis highlights how motor outcomes are influenced by the interaction between clinical conditions, the child's active participation, and the characteristics of the family environment. Parent education appears to be a useful tool for promoting continuity of care, although the limited sample size and clinical heterogeneity do not allow causal conclusions to be drawn regarding its effectiveness. Further studies are needed to define its implementation strategies and assess its impact.
Introduzione: Il Parent Education rappresenta un approccio family-centered sempre più integrato nella pratica fisioterapica in età evolutiva, finalizzato a promuovere il coinvolgimento attivo dei caregiver nel percorso riabilitativo. Obiettivo: Contestualizzare l'applicazione del Parent Education nella pratica clinica fisioterapica ospedaliera, descrivendone le modalità di applicazione attraverso l'osservazione longitudinale di tre casi clinici di bambini con ritardo dello sviluppo psicomotorio seguiti presso la SOS Medicina Riabilitativa in Età Evolutiva del Presidio "G. Salesi" – AOU delle Marche. Metodi: È stata condotta una revisione della letteratura sul Parent Education e sugli interventi precoci basati sul coinvolgimento genitoriale. L'evoluzione delle competenze motorie è stata monitorata mediante l'Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) e la Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (GMFM-88) in tre tempi di valutazione. L'intervento ha previsto la definizione condivisa con i caregiver di strategie di accudimento abilitativo personalizzate e integrate nelle routine quotidiane. Risultati: Nei primi due casi si è osservato un incremento progressivo dei punteggi grezzi alle scale, senza un corrispondente recupero rispetto alle traiettorie attese per l'età. Nel terzo caso si è evidenziato un andamento variabile, con una riduzione della performance in concomitanza con un peggioramento clinico e una successiva ripresa in fase di stabilizzazione clinica e di incremento delle opportunità di esperienza motoria domiciliare. Conclusioni: L'analisi dei casi sottolinea come l'esito motorio sia influenzato dall'interazione tra condizioni cliniche, partecipazione attiva del bambino e caratteristiche del contesto familiare. Il Parent Education si conferma strumento utile per favorire la continuità delle cure, sebbene la numerosità limitata e l'eterogeneità clinica non consentano di attribuirne causalmente l'efficacia. Si rendono necessari ulteriori studi per definirne modalità applicative e impatto.
Il Parent Education come strumento del fisioterapista nell'accudimento abilitativo del bambino con ritardo dello sviluppo motorio: case series
BALDINI, NICOLE
2025/2026
Abstract
Introduction: Parent education represents a family-centered approach that is increasingly integrated into pediatric physiotherapy practice, aiming to promote the active involvement of caregivers in the rehabilitation process. Objective:To contextualize the application of parent education in hospital-based physiotherapy practice by describing its implementation through the longitudinal observation of three clinical cases involving children with psychomotor developmental delay who received care at the Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit of the “G. Salesi” Hospital, Marche University Hospital (AOU delle Marche), Italy. Methods: A literature review was conducted on parent education and early interventions based on parental involvement. The progression of motor skills was monitored using the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) and the Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (GMFM-88) at three assessment time points. The intervention involved collaboratively developing individualized strategies for habilitative caregiving with caregivers and integrating these strategies into daily routines. Results:In the first two cases, a progressive increase in raw scores on the assessment scales was observed, without a corresponding improvement in performance relative to age-expected developmental trajectories. In the third case, motor performance followed a variable course, with a decline coinciding with clinical deterioration, followed by subsequent improvement during a period of clinical stabilization and increased opportunities for motor experiences at home. Conclusions:The case analysis highlights how motor outcomes are influenced by the interaction between clinical conditions, the child's active participation, and the characteristics of the family environment. Parent education appears to be a useful tool for promoting continuity of care, although the limited sample size and clinical heterogeneity do not allow causal conclusions to be drawn regarding its effectiveness. Further studies are needed to define its implementation strategies and assess its impact.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12075/29905