TY - JOUR
T1 - The Stoplight Program
T2 - A Proactive Physical Therapy Intervention for Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
AU - Tanner, Lynn
AU - Sencer, Susan
AU - Hooke, Casey
PY - 2017/9/1
Y1 - 2017/9/1
N2 - Chemotherapy may cause neuromuscular impairments that can have life-long effects. The Stoplight Program (SLP) was developed as a proactive physical therapy (PT) intervention directed at impairments in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). In this program evaluation, we assessed the feasibility of the SLP delivered as part of standard care and identified body function and activity patterns in patients who received the intervention. Children ages 1 to 22 years, diagnosed with ALL, received an assessment by a physical therapist as part of usual care. The SLP intervention used 3 levels to categorize the impairment levels and intensity of PT. Of the children (n = 135) screened, 46% completed 5 intervention visits and 32% completed the program and met discharge criteria. At initial assessment, 46% of children ages 1 to 5 years and 67% of children ages 6 to 22 years had abnormal motor function. Those completing the program tested within the healthy norms. Research is needed on variables that influence adherence to a PT program and the range of functional impairment and activity limitations in this population.
AB - Chemotherapy may cause neuromuscular impairments that can have life-long effects. The Stoplight Program (SLP) was developed as a proactive physical therapy (PT) intervention directed at impairments in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). In this program evaluation, we assessed the feasibility of the SLP delivered as part of standard care and identified body function and activity patterns in patients who received the intervention. Children ages 1 to 22 years, diagnosed with ALL, received an assessment by a physical therapist as part of usual care. The SLP intervention used 3 levels to categorize the impairment levels and intensity of PT. Of the children (n = 135) screened, 46% completed 5 intervention visits and 32% completed the program and met discharge criteria. At initial assessment, 46% of children ages 1 to 5 years and 67% of children ages 6 to 22 years had abnormal motor function. Those completing the program tested within the healthy norms. Research is needed on variables that influence adherence to a PT program and the range of functional impairment and activity limitations in this population.
KW - exercise
KW - growth and development
KW - leukemia
KW - physical therapy
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U2 - 10.1177/1043454217698093
DO - 10.1177/1043454217698093
M3 - Article
C2 - 28459187
AN - SCOPUS:85027528141
SN - 1043-4542
VL - 34
SP - 347
EP - 357
JO - Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing
JF - Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing
IS - 5
ER -