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ArticleBrazilian journal of physical therapy

Identification of intervention categories for aquatic physical therapy in pediatrics using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children and Youth: a global expert survey.

Javier Güeita-Rodríguez, Francisco García-Muro, Beatriz Cano-Díez, Ángel L Rodríguez-Fernández, Johan Lambeck, Domingo Palacios-Ceña

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  1. Exploring Physiotherapists' Perspectives of Group Clinical Supervision Effectiveness for Aquatic Physiotherapy Skill Development: A Qualitative Study.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2025
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Javier Güeita-RodríguezDepartment of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Rey Juan Carlos University, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain. Electronic address: javier.gueita@urjc.es.
Francisco García-MuroDepartment of Nursing and Physical Therapy, School of Medicine, CEU-San Pablo University, Madrid, Spain.
Beatriz Cano-DíezDepartment of Nursing and Physical Therapy, School of Medicine, CEU-San Pablo University, Madrid, Spain.
Ángel L Rodríguez-FernándezDepartment of Nursing and Physical Therapy, School of Medicine, CEU-San Pablo University, Madrid, Spain.
Johan LambeckDepartment of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Domingo Palacios-CeñaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Rey Juan Carlos University, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain.

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objectiveTo identify intervention categories encountered by physical therapists working in aquatic therapy with disabled children, using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children and Youth (ICF-CY).

methodsAquatic physical therapists were asked to describe concepts related to the functioning of disabled children and their contextual factors. Data were collected in three rounds using the Delphi technique. All answers were translated ('linked') to the ICF-CY and analyzed to determine the degree of consensus.

resultsAnswers were linked and organized into four diagnostic groups. Overall, in the four groups, 41 Body Functions, 8 Body Structures, 36 Activities and Participation, and 6 Environmental Factors categories were identified as intervention targets. In addition, 8 Environmental Factors that influence aquatic physical therapy were identified.

conclusionsThis study highlights the variety of intervention categories available to aquatic physical therapists when treating children in the water.

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International Classification of Functioning, Disability and HealthAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolChildren with DisabilitiesHumansPediatricsPhysical TherapistsPhysical Therapy ModalitiesSurveys and QuestionnairesWaterWaterClinical competenceDelphi techniqueDisability and healthDisabled childrenInternational Classification of FunctioningPhysical therapy modalities

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