{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Clinician Knowledge, Confidence, and Practice Patterns Defining, Identifying, and Quantifying Dystonia in Children: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study.
{Author}: Barbuto AE;Bickley C;Fiss A;Mitchell K;
{Journal}: Dev Neurorehabil
{Volume}: 27
{Issue}: 3
{Year}: 2024 Apr-May 24
{Factor}: 1.907
{DOI}: 10.1080/17518423.2024.2363182
{Abstract}: A survey was completed by 183 clinicians at a pediatric hospital to investigate knowledge, confidence, and practice patterns defining, identifying, and quantifying dystonia in children. The definition of dystonia was correctly identified by 86% of participants. While 88% reported identifying dystonia, only 42% of physicians and therapists reported quantifying dystonia. A weak, significant correlation, rs =.339, p ≤ .001, was found between years of pediatric experience and confidence identifying dystonia. Clinician reported higher confidence levels identifying and quantifying dystonia if they perform a neurological exam. Clinical training initiatives are needed to improve standardization and build confidence in defining, identifying, and quantifying dystonia.