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Clinical reasoning is a core tenet of physical therapy
practice leading to optimal patient care. The purpose of this case was to
describe the outcomes, subjective experience, and reflective clinical reasoning
process for a child with cerebral palsy using the International Classification of
Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model. CASE DESCRIPTION: Application of
the ICF framework to a 9-year-old boy with spastic triplegic cerebral palsy was
utilized to capture the interwoven factors present in this case. Interventions in
the pool occurred twice weekly for 1 h over a 10-week period. OUTCOMES:
Immediately post and 4 months post-intervention, the child made functional and
meaningful gains. The family unit also developed an enjoyment of exercising
together. Each individual family member described psychological, emotional, or
physical health improvements. DISCUSSION: Reflection using the ICF model as a
framework to discuss clinical reasoning can highlight important factors
contributing to effective patient management.

Langue : ANGLAIS