The effect of the environment on participation of children and youth with disabilities: A scoping review 

The research evidence concerning the effect of the environment on community participation of children with disabilities was reviewed and published in Disability & Rehabilitation. All environmental domains within the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health influenced participation: Natural Environment/Products and Technology; Support and Relationships; Attitudes; and Services, Systems and Policies. The most common facilitators involved social support and geographic location. The most common barriers included attitudes, physical environment, transportation, policies and lack of support. This knowledge can assist in addressing specific environmental domains that influence children's participation. Authors: D Anaby, C Hand, L Bradley, B Di Rezze , M Forhan, A Digiacomo, M Law. Full access until Feb.15th! 

Patterns of participation in school-related activities and settings in children with spina bifida 

Investigators evaluated participation of children with spina bifida (SB) in school-related activities and explored if their skills in task performance were related to their level of active participation in school. Children with SB ages 6-14 years, and their teachers, rated their frequency and level of participation in school-related activities using the Availability and Participation Scale (adapted) and the School Function Assessment. Results: The children participated very frequently in school activities, but their level of active participation was restricted, particularly in the recess/playground setting. Children with SB need support to become more actively involved, particularly in unstructured peer activities. Published in Disability & Rehabilitation. Authors: M Peny-Dahlstrand, L Krumlinde-Sundholm, G Gosman-Hedstom. Abstract.

Age-related variables in childhood epilepsy: How do they relate to each other and to quality of life?
Investigators explored how certain variables relate to children's experience of epilepsy and adjustment. A large sample of youth self-reported their epilepsy-specific quality of life. Key finding: when children are young (especially in the preschool years) age of onset, duration, and proportion of life with epilepsy are interchangeable determinants of the outcome. However, when these young people are adolescents these aspects of life with epilepsy have different impacts on how young people experience epilepsy. Published in Epilepsy & Behaviour. Authors: L Manor, DL Streiner, WK Yam, PL Rosenbaum, LH Verhey, L Lach, GM Ronen. Abstract.   

Knowledge translation in physical therapy: From theory to practice 

Building theories of knowledge translation interventions: Use the entire menu of constructs 

The authors of this paper propose that theory-building activities be combined with individual constructs from relevant theories to inform the development of Knowledge Translation (KT) interventions. They refer to this as the 'menu of constructs' approach, and suggest that researchers looking to explain an area of KT should consider the entire menu, not just constructs associated with a particular theory. This proposed approach may facilitate development of more effective KT interventions. The KT intervention strategy 'audit and feedback' is used as an example in this paper published in Implementation Science. Authors: JC Brehaut, KW Eva. Full access!