Focus on autonomy: using ‘skills for growing up’ in pediatric rehabilitation care
Focus on autonomy: using ‘skills for growing up’ in pediatric rehabilitation care
Samenvatting
PURPOSE: Youth with disabilities face challenges regarding achieving autonomy. The ‘Skills for Growing Up’ tool was adapted for use in Dutch pediatric rehabilitation (SGU-D) to support development of autonomy. This study presents the experiences with the SGU-D tool. METHODS: The SGU-D was implemented in 18 settings, of which 4 participated in the evaluation. Rehabilitation professionals were trained in the use of the SGU-D. In a qualitative study, participants were interviewed for their opinions regarding the tool.
RESULTS: Experience with the SGU-D was evaluated in 11 youth with disabilities, 11 parents and 8 rehabilitation professionals. They perceived the SGU-D as a helpful tool: i) to support development of autonomy, ii) to focus on future perspectives, and iii) to facilitate communication with family and rehabilitation professionals. Additional support from rehabilitation professionals on using the SGU-D was appreciated.
CONCLUSION: Youth with disabilities, their parents and rehabilitation professionals value the SGU-D as a practical tool for working on autonomy, and to identify important areas of development.
Organisatie | Hogeschool Rotterdam |
Lectoraat | Kenniscentrum Zorginnovatie |
Gepubliceerd in | Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Vol. 9 May 2020 |
Datum | 2020-05-09 |
Type | Artikel |
DOI | 10.3233/PRM-190618 |
Taal | Engels |