The Training and Support Programme for parents of children with Cerebral Palsy: a process evaluation.
The aim of this process evaluation was to better understand the practice implications of an intervention designed to train parents to massage their children with Cerebral Palsy. Seventy parents completed the Training and Support Programme (TSP) with their children. Data were collected by Home Record Sheets and Observation Sheets completed by parents and therapists, respectively. Implications for practice included therapist's sensitivity to the needs of each parent and child, the need for flexibility in the delivery of the TSP, and the implementation of strategies to ensure the TSP ran smoothly. Such strategies may be of value in the delivery of other similar interventions.
Powell
Lesley
L
Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Health, Faculty of Health & Life Sciences, Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry, CV1 5FB, England. l.powell@coventry.ac.uk
Barlow
Julie
J
Cheshire
Anna
A
D000328:Adult; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002648:Child; D019988:Children with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation; D004739:England; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008405:Massage / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods; D033262:Narration; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires