Participated Committee Members: Cornelia Lieb-Lundell, PT, DPT; Jay Grissom, PT, DPT; Martha Bloyer, PT, DPT; Monica Krogmann, PT, DPT, MA; Tanya Liu, PT, DPT, PhD

Article: Bridging the Gap: A Novel Approach to Pediatric Rehabilitation Training in Low Resource Settings

Authors: Shala Cunningham, PT, DPT, PhD; Martina Lukin, PO; Hsu Wai Mon Oo, PT; Rachael Lowe, PT; Abdulgafoor M. Bachani, PhD, MHS

Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Describe a specific approach to providing continuing professional development (CPD) in low and middle-income countries (LMICs).
2. Explain the results of a CPD program on physical therapists’ perceived knowledge, skills, and ability to implement early physical therapy.
3. Identify potential barriers to providing pediatric therapy services in LMICs.
4. Summarize the participants’ self-perception of learning and engagement in the CPD.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the application of the Kirkpatrick Model in assessing the effectiveness of the training.