Top Papers in Pediatric Rehabilitation - Clinically Impactful Research-Top Papers in Pediatric Rehabilitation

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In this video, the presenters discuss the top papers in pediatric rehabilitation. The first paper discussed is a study on nerve conduction normal values for electrodiagnosis in pediatric patients. The study found that age has a significant effect on conduction velocity and onset latencies in EMGs, with larger nerves traveling more quickly. The study provided normal values and percentiles for different age groups. The second paper discussed is a comparison of a community-based exercise program versus a day hospital-based exercise program on quality of life and mental health in severely burned children. The study found that both programs led to improvements in health, but the community-based program had slightly better outcomes. The third paper discussed is on anticholinergic medications for reducing drooling in children with developmental disabilities. The study found that glycopyrrolate was the most effective medication, with approximately 85% of patients experiencing benefit. The fourth paper discussed is a study on the functional outcomes of children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy who underwent single-event multilevel surgery. The study found that early mobilization after surgery led to improved functional outcomes and earlier return to school and walking. The fifth paper discussed is on subtle motor signs in children with chronic traumatic brain injury. The study found that children with traumatic brain injury showed subtle motor abnormalities that were not easily localized to specific regions of the brain. The sixth paper discussed is on differences in continence rates in individuals with spina bifida based on ethnicity. The study found that individuals of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity had lower rates of urinary and bowel continence, lower rates of insurance coverage, and more surgeries compared to other ethnicities. Overall, these papers provide valuable insights into various topics related to pediatric rehabilitation.

Keywords

pediatric rehabilitation

nerve conduction

EMGs

exercise program

quality of life

mental health

anticholinergic medications

functional outcomes

traumatic brain injury