Content Validity and Utility of the Collaborative Process for Action Plans to Achieve Children’s Participation Goals

Robert J. Palisano (), Lisa A. Chiarello, Nea Vänskä and Salla Sipari
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Robert J. Palisano: Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
Lisa A. Chiarello: Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
Nea Vänskä: School of Rehabilitation and Examination, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, 00920 Helsinki, Finland
Salla Sipari: School of Wellbeing, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, 00920 Helsinki, Finland

Disabilities, 2022, vol. 2, issue 4, 1-15

Abstract: Content validity and clinical utility of the Collaborative Process for Action Plans to Achieve Children’s Participation Goals were evaluated. The collaborative process is designed to assess child, family, and environment strengths and areas for improvement specific to a child’s participation goal and identify intervention strategies and the person(s) responsible for each strategy. Twelve pediatric therapists participated in one of two Nominal Group Consensus Process. Following discussion, therapists rated the importance of child, family, and environment attributes, clarity of wording, and the usefulness of the collaborative process. Ratings for 91% (first group consensus) and 100% (second group consensus) of the statements met the criterion for consensus, supporting content validity. Ten parent/child/therapist teams evaluated clinical utility. Written responses to open-ended questions were coded using inductive content analysis. Parents and therapists indicated that the collaborative process promotes engagement, the goal is considered from many viewpoints, and there is a joint commitment to the action plan. Limitations included time to complete, the need for preparation and more guidance, and unfamiliar expressions. Familiarity with collaborative, solution focused processes and participation interventions are considerations for use in practice. Research is recommended in which the action plan is implemented, progressed, and achievement of participation goals are evaluated.

Keywords: action plan; collaborative process; clinical utility; content validity; participation; pediatric rehabilitation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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