Rose Marie Rine1, Elizabeth Dannenbaum, Joanne Szabo. 1. Specialty Therapy Source, LLC (Dr Rine), Jacksonville, Florida; Vestibular Rehabilitation Program (Ms Dannenbaum), Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital, Laval, and McGill University, Quebec, Canada; Arizona State School for the Deaf and Blind (Dr Szabo), Tucson, Arizona.
Abstract
KEY POINTS: Until recently, the incidence and effect of vestibular system impairments in children has been grossly underidentified and thus not addressed. Because of incidence reports (approximately 10% of the US population younger than 21 years) and evidence of the efficacy of evaluation methods and interventions, researchers and clinicians are focusing on development of optimal interventions to enhance function, thus minimizing the negative effect of vestibular hypofunction on reading, motor development, and postural control. However, research progress has been slow. How can clinicians and researchers collaborate so that (1) vestibular deficits and related impairments can be identified in children, and (2) optimal interventions can be identified and implemented so that children with peripheral and/or central vestibular dysfunction can benefit? SUMMARY: Our participation in knowledge translation is presented, to include discussion of possible barriers, challenges, and opportunities for facilitating collaboration and joint efforts of clinical and research practice.
KEY POINTS: Until recently, the incidence and effect of vestibular system impairments in children has been grossly underidentified and thus not addressed. Because of incidence reports (approximately 10% of the US population younger than 21 years) and evidence of the efficacy of evaluation methods and interventions, researchers and clinicians are focusing on development of optimal interventions to enhance function, thus minimizing the negative effect of vestibular hypofunction on reading, motor development, and postural control. However, research progress has been slow. How can clinicians and researchers collaborate so that (1) vestibular deficits and related impairments can be identified in children, and (2) optimal interventions can be identified and implemented so that children with peripheral and/or central vestibular dysfunction can benefit? SUMMARY: Our participation in knowledge translation is presented, to include discussion of possible barriers, challenges, and opportunities for facilitating collaboration and joint efforts of clinical and research practice.
Authors: Kenna D Peusner; Nina M Bell; June C Hirsch; Mathieu Beraneck; Anastas Popratiloff Journal: Front Neurol Date: 2021-09-10 Impact factor: 4.003