OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
Interventions to Enhance Achievement to Independent Oral Feeds in Premature Infants: A Scoping Review	27
Young People’s Experiences of Returning to Physical Leisure Activities after a Severe Acquired Brain Injury	21
A Scoping Review of Grasp and Handwriting Performance in School-Age Children	12
Determinants of Quality of Life of Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review	12
Effects of Plyometric-Based Hydro-Kinesiotherapy on Pain, Muscle Strength, Postural Stability, and Functional Performance in Children with Hemophilic Knee Arthropathy: A Randomized Trial	11
Feasibility and Safety of Applying the Functional Electrical Stimulation to Child with Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy: A Case Report	11
Community Participation, Supports and Barriers of Adolescents with and without Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder	11
Canine-Assisted Occupational Therapy for Children within a Student-Led University Clinic: The Influence on Child Engagement from the Perspectives of Student and Parent Participants	10
The Burden of COVID-19 on Caregivers of Children with Suspected Genetic Conditions: A Therapeutic Odyssey	9
Exploring the Experiences and Perceptions of Pediatric Therapists who use Functional Electrical Stimulation in their Clinical Practice	9
Putting the Supports in Place to Facilitate Pathways into Inclusive Sports for Young Athletes with a Disability: A Commentary on Utility of a Pediatric Adaptive Sports Clinic: A Case Series Review	9
Reproducibility of Hypermobility Assessment Scales for Children When Performed Using Telehealth versus In-Person Modes	8
Interprofessional Collaboration and Self-Compassion Intervention for School-Based Practitioners: A Mixed-Methods Analysis	8
Assessing the Reliability of Handheld Dynamometry and Ultrasonography to Measure Quadriceps Strength and Muscle Thickness in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults	8
Reference Values for the Six Minute Walk Test in Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis	7
Vibration Therapy as an Early Intervention for Children Aged 2–4 Years with Cerebral Palsy: A Feasibility Study	7
Effectiveness of a Multi-Modal Exercise Program Incorporating Plyometric and Balance Training in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Three-Armed Randomized Clinical Trial	6
Mental Health Benefits of Physical Activity in Youth with Cerebral Palsy: A Scoping Review	6
Reliability of the Test of Gross Motor Development Third Edition Among Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder	5
Family-Professional Collaborative Physical Therapy Intervention via Telehealth for Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Mixed-Method Feasibility Study	5
Analysis of Informative Content on Cerebral Palsy Presented in Brazilian-Portuguese YouTube Videos	5
Instructions for Administering the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure with Children Themselves	5
Strategies Used by Professionals in Pediatric Rehabilitation to Engage the Child in the Intervention Process: A Scoping Review	5
Conflicting Definitions of Self-Regulation in Occupational Therapy: A Scoping Review	5
Comorbidities in Infants and Children with Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy: A Scoping Review to Inform Multisystem Screening	5

Home Based Rehabilitation in Children and Adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis and Grade Recommendations	5
Knowledge Translation Interventions to Increase the Uptake of Evidence-Based Practice Among Pediatric Rehabilitation Professionals: A Systematic Review	4
The Effects of Virtual Reality Based Rehabilitation on Upper Extremity Function in a Child with Cerebral Palsy: A Case Report	4
Exploring Temporospatial Gait Asymmetry, Dynamic Balance, and Locomotor Capacity After a 12-Week Split-Belt Treadmill Training in Adolescents with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Clinical Stud	4
Enhancing a Rehabilitation Pathway for Pediatric Heart Transplant Recipients: An Improvement Project to Increase Adherence, Satisfaction, and Outcomes	4
Depth and Quality of Recommendations in Popular Sources About How to Play with Infants: Content Analysis	4
Commentary on Stability of the Gross Motor Function Classification System in Children with Cerebral Palsy Living in Stockholm and Factors Associated with Change	4
Occupational Therapists Enhance Comprehensive Health Assessments for Children in Foster Care	3
Canadian and Brazilian Percentile Ranks for the Alberta Infant Motor Scale	3
Bridging Motor Learning Principles with Physiotherapy Specific Scoliosis Exercises: a Perspective Article	3
The Creation of an Individualized School Plan for Optimal Inclusion of Students with Osteogenesis Imperfecta	3
Leg Movement Rate before and after a Caregiver-Provided Intervention for Infants at Risk of Developmental Disability: A Pilot Study	3
Interpretability and Clinical Utility of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory - Patient Reported Outcome (PEDI-PRO) Score Report	3
Factors Associated with Participation Patterns of Young Brazilian Children with Myelomeningocele	3
Coaching in an Acute Pediatric Setting: A Qualitative Approach to Understanding the Perspectives of Occupational Therapists	3
Home Participation of Infants With and Without Biological Risk in the First Year of Life: A Cross-Sectional and Comparative Study	2
Looking Beyond the Number of Repetitions: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study on Calf Raise Test Outcomes in Children Aged 10–17 Years	2
Co-Construction of a Dance Class Adapted for Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy	2
Factors associated with Multidisciplinary Healthcare Resource Utilization Following Discharge from Pediatric Rehabilitation: A One-year Follow-up Study	2
Effect of the START-Play Physical Therapy Intervention on Cognitive Skills Depends on Caregiver-Provided Learning Opportunities	2
Conservative management of hand impairment in children and adolescents with heritable disorders of connective tissue: A scoping review	2
Telerehabilitation for the Mental Health of Children with Physical Disabilities and Their Families: Let’s Look out the Window of Opportunity!	2
Bimanual Coordination in Children with Bilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Cross-Sectional Study	2
Interdisciplinary Occupational and Physical Therapy Approach to Treating Constipation and Fecal Incontinence in Children	2
Telehealth of Infants at Risk During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Physical Therapists’ and Caregiver’s Perceptions and Costs	2
Psychological Health and Quality of Life among Ultra-orthodox Mothers of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Impact of Occupational Experiences	2
Feasibility of Implementing a Modified SENSE Program to Increase Positive Sensory Experiences for Preterm Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): A Pilot Study	2
5-Year Activity and Participation Outcomes of the First Successful Pediatric Bilateral Hand Transplantation: A Case Report	2
Implementing Pathways and Resources for Engagement and Participation (PREP) for Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Schools: A Knowledge Translation Strategy	2
The Uses and Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Physical Activity Interventions in Young Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review	2
Utility of a Pediatric Adaptive Sports Clinic: A Case Series Review	2
Development and Psychometric Properties of the Arabic Parent Nutritional Assessment Scale (A-PNAS) for Children with Developmental Disabilities	2
Early Intervention Involving Specific Task-Environment-Participation (STEP) Protocol for Infants at Risk: A Feasibility Study	2
Virtual Reality and Active Video Game Integration within an Intensive Bimanual Therapy Program for Children with Hemiplegia	2
Health-Related Quality of Life among Children with Disabilities: Is There a Place for Parent-Proxy Reports? A Commentary on the “The Effects of Basic Photography Education on Quality of Life, Self-Est	2
Physical Fitness in Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Systematic Review	2
Sensorimotor Surveillance in the First Year of Life: Imperatives for Physical and Occupational Therapy Practice. A Commentary on “Posture Matters: Object Manipulation during the Transition to Arms-Fre	2
Measurement of Self-regulation in Preschool and Elementary Children: A Scoping Review	2
Letter to the Editor	2
Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Version of the Selective Control of the Upper Extremity Scale in Children with Cerebral Palsy	2