Table 1.
Therapist and Client Demographics
| PARAMETER | n (%) | MISSING n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Profession (N = 107) | ||
| PTs | 51 (47.7) | 0 (0) |
| OTs | 49 (45.8) | |
| PTAs/OTAs | 7 (6.5) | |
| U.S. regions (N = 107) | ||
| Northeast | 76 (67.9) | 0 (0) |
| South | 15 (13.4) | |
| West | 11 (9.8) | |
| Midwest | 10 (8.9) | |
| Clinical setting (N = 100) | ||
| Outpatient | 57 (57) | 7 (6.5) |
| School based | 38 (38) | |
| Early intervention | 22 (22) | |
| Others (including inpatient) | 5 (5) | |
| Highest level of education (N = 106) | ||
| Clinical doctoratea | 51 (48.1) | 1 (0.9) |
| Master's degree | 39 (36.8) | |
| Bachelor's degree | 12 (11.3) | |
| Associate degree | 4 (3.8) | |
| Clients' age (in years) (N = 107) | ||
| 0–3 | 41 (38.3) | 0 (0) |
| 3–5 | 66 (61.7) | |
| 6–12 | 83 (77.6) | |
| 13–18 | 47 (43.9) | |
| 18+ | 4 (3.7) | |
| Clients' diagnosisb (N = 106) | ||
| Behavioral/learning disorders | 93 (87.7) | 1 (0.9) |
| Developmental disorders | 78 (73.6) | |
| Neurological disorders | 75 (70.1) | |
| Musculoskeletal disorders | 32 (30.2) | |
| Other disorders | 20 (18.9) | |
| No. of clients per day (N = 105) | ||
| 0–5 | 29 (27.6) | 2 (1.9) |
| 6–10 | 66 (62.9) | |
| 11–15 | 9 (8.6) | |
| >15 | 1 (1) | |
Doctor of physical therapy (DPT) or doctor of occupational therapy (OTD).
Behavioral/Learning Disorders = attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, emotional, learning, sensory disorders; Developmental Disorders = global developmental delay, Down syndrome, developmental coordination disorder, prematurity; Neurological Disorders = brachial plexus injury, cerebral palsy, fragile X, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, stroke, dyspraxia; Musculoskeletal Disorders = ligament tears, arthritis, fracture, scoliosis, torticollis; Other Disorders = visual impairment, oncology, feeding difficulty, genetic disorder, intrauterine drug exposure.
OTs, occupational therapists; PTAs/OTAs, physical therapy assistants/occupational therapy assistants; PTs, physical therapists.