Terminology, Taxonomy, and Facilitation of Motor Learning in Clinical Practice: Protocol of a Delphi Study

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Title: Terminology, Taxonomy, and Facilitation of Motor Learning in Clinical Practice: Protocol of a Delphi Study
Authors: Kleynen, Melanie, Bleijlevens, Michel HC, Beurskens, Anna JHM, Rasquin, Sascha M, Halfens, Jos, Wilson, Mark R, Masters, Rich S, Lexis, Monique A, Braun, Susy M
Source: JMIR Research Protocols, Vol 2, Iss 1, p e18 (2013)
Publisher Information: JMIR Publications, 2013.
Publication Year: 2013
Collection: LCC:Medicine
LCC:Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics
Subject Terms: Medicine, Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics, R858-859.7
More Details: BackgroundFacilitating motor learning in patients during clinical practice is complex, especially in people with cognitive impairments. General principles of motor learning are available for therapists to use in their practice. However, the translation of evidence from the different fields of motor learning for use in clinical practice is problematic due to lack of uniformity in definition and taxonomy of terms related to motor learning. ObjectiveThe objective of this paper was to describe the design of a Delphi technique to reach consensus on definitions, descriptions, and taxonomy used within motor learning and to explore experts’ opinions and experiences on the application of motor learning in practice. MethodsA heterogeneous sample of at least 30 international experts on motor learning will be recruited. Their opinions regarding several central topics on motor learning using a Delphi technique will be collected in 3 sequential rounds. The questionnaires in the 3 rounds will be developed based on the literature and answers of experts from earlier rounds. Consensus will be reached when at least 70% of the experts agree on a certain topic. Free text comments and answers from open questions on opinions and experiences will be described and clustered into themes. ResultsThis study is currently ongoing. It is financially supported by Stichting Alliantie Innovatie (Innovation Alliance Foundation), RAAK-international (Registration number: 2011-3-33int). ConclusionsThe results of this study will enable us to summarize and categorize expert knowledge and experiences in a format that should be more accessible for therapists to use in support of their clinical practice. Unresolved aspects will direct future research.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 1929-0748
Relation: http://www.researchprotocols.org/2013/1/e18/; https://doaj.org/toc/1929-0748
DOI: 10.2196/resprot.2604
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/d4836e42e38e4f4b83a2ad4f8acd2298
Accession Number: edsdoj.4836e42e38e4f4b83a2ad4f8acd2298
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ISSN:19290748
DOI:10.2196/resprot.2604
Published in:JMIR Research Protocols
Language:English