Past, Present and Future of Pediatric Rehabilitation: Research Updates and State of the Field (2022)-Past, Present and Future of Pediatric Rehabilitation: Research Updates and State of the Field

Past, Present and Future of Pediatric Rehabilitation: Research Updates and State of the Field

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Dr. Kay Toomey, a pediatric rehabilitation physician, delivered a keynote address at a recent event and received the Gabriella Milner Lifetime Achievement Award. She discussed the latest research in pediatric rehabilitation and emphasized the importance of early intervention and comprehensive care for children with disabilities. Dr. Toomey highlighted the need for collaboration among healthcare professionals and the role of evidence-based practice in improving outcomes. <br /><br />Dr. Linda Kropp, a specialist in pediatric rehabilitation medicine, was also honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her work with adult patients with disabilities. She emphasized early intervention to prevent comorbidities in adulthood and the importance of supporting patients in self-management and self-advocacy. Dr. Kropp discussed various challenges faced by adults with congenital and childhood onset disabilities, including chronic pain, mental health, and sexual health. She called for better collaboration between pediatric and adult care providers and recommended involving gerontology colleagues in the transition. Dr. Kropp also discussed the need for more education on aging with disabilities in medical schools and suggested partnering with gerontologists to advocate for this.<br /><br />Both Dr. Toomey and Dr. Kropp were acknowledged for their contributions to the field of pediatric rehabilitation medicine and received well-deserved recognition for their lifetime achievements.

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Dr. Kay Toomey

pediatric rehabilitation

early intervention

collaboration

evidence-based practice

Dr. Linda Kropp

adult patients

disabilities

self-management

chronic pain

gerontology colleagues