Toning’ up hypotonia assessment
A proposal and critique
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15711990 |
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| Authors | Pragashnie Govender (0000-0003-3155-3743, University of KwaZulu-Natal, corresponding author), Robin Joubert (0000-0002-7328-1590, University of KwaZulu-Natal), Robin W E Joubert |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 231-231 |
| Publication date | 2016-02-19 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | African Journal of Disability (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2223-9170 • E-ISSN: 2226-7220 |
| Publisher | AOSIS (PUBLISHER • ZA) |
| DOI | 10.4102/ajod.v5i1.231 |
| PMID | 28730054 |
| OpenAlex | W2397719526 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 30 |
The first prototype and critique of a clinical algorithm to assist the clinical assessment of hypotonia in children has been described. Barriers highlighted include aspects related to knowledge gaps of clinicians, issues around user-friendliness and formatting concerns. Strengths identified by the critique included aspects related to the evidence-based nature of the criteria within the algorithm, the suitability of the algorithm in being merged or extending current practice, the potential of the algorithm in aiding more accurate decision-making, the suitability of the algorithm across age groups and the logical flow. These findings provide a starting point towards ascertaining the clinical utility of the algorithm as an essential step towards evidence-based praxis
Delphi method · Hypotonia · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders · Computer Science · Delphi Technique in Research · Medicine · Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research · Psychology · Artificial Intelligence · Pediatrics
| Highly cited | No |
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