Standardized Pediatric Outcome Measures in Physical Therapy Part 2: Clinical and Academic Perspectives

This article investigates the contextual factors that affect the selection and use of standardized pediatric outcome measures in physical therapy education and practice. Through focus groups with pediatric PT faculty and clinicians, the authors identify themes related to curriculum and practice selection, as well as student expectations, highlighting a disconnect between academic training and clinical application. The findings emphasize the need to understand these influences to enhance alignment between educational and clinical practices in pediatric physical therapy.