Restraint of children with additional needs in motor vehicles: Knowledge and challenges of paediatric occupational therapists in Victoria, Australia

Aim:  This research project aimed to understand the challenges faced by occupational therapists when making recommendations regarding the restraint of children with additional needs in motor vehicles in Victoria, Australia. Methods:  A cross‐sectional survey design was used to explore current practi...

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Published in:Australian occupational therapy journal 2012-02, Vol.59 (1), p.17-22
Main Authors: Baker, Anne, Galvin, Jane, Vale, Lisa, Lindner, Helen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
additional needs
Australia
car restraint
Child
child restraint
Child Restraint Systems - economics
Child Restraint Systems - standards
Child Restraint Systems - statistics & numerical data
Child, Preschool
Children
Cross-Sectional Studies
Data Collection
Decision Making
Female
Humans
Internet
Knowledge
Male
Motor vehicles
Motor Vehicles - economics
Motor Vehicles - standards
Motor Vehicles - statistics & numerical data
Occupational therapists
Occupational Therapy - instrumentation
Occupational Therapy - methods
Pediatrics
Program Development
Restraints
Seating
Victoria
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Summary:Aim:  This research project aimed to understand the challenges faced by occupational therapists when making recommendations regarding the restraint of children with additional needs in motor vehicles in Victoria, Australia. Methods:  A cross‐sectional survey design was used to explore current practice in relation to the prescription of motor vehicle restraints in Victoria, Australia. An electronic survey was sent to occupational therapists working with children aged from birth to 18 years in early intervention services, hospitals, schools, community services or private practice. Results:  Challenges faced by occupational therapists related to a lack of knowledge of relevant standards and legal requirements, issues seating children with behavioural difficulties, families’ inability to purchase recommended equipment and constraints as a result of funding issues. Conclusion:  Further work is required to develop appropriate resources which support occupational therapists to make car seating recommendations for children with additional needs which comply with Australian legal requirements and standards.
ISSN:0045-0766
1440-1630
DOI:10.1111/j.1440-1630.2011.00966.x