As part of AusCP-CTN’s Knowledge Translation & Implementation research theme, the team aims to translate new knowledge of effective interventions through development and peer-reviewed publication of international clinical practice guidelines, backed up by systematic reviews and randomised controlled trials for implementation into clinical practice to achieve improved health outcomes for children with CP.
Since 2017, the AusCP-CTN has united key opinion leaders in the field of paediatric neurology, policy, health economics, biostatistics, consumer engagement, and has successfully complemented the first three international Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) in the field of CP on:
- Early, accurate diagnosis and early intervention in cerebral palsy: Advances in diagnosis and treatment. JAMA Pediatrics, 171 (9), 897-907. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2017.1689
- Early intervention for children aged 0 to 2 years with or at high risk of cerebral palsy: international clinical practice guideline based on systematic reviews. JAMA Pediatrics, 175 (8), 846-858. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2021.0878
- And most recently – Interventions to improve physical function for children and young people with cerebral palsy: international clinical practice guideline. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 1-14. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.15055.
Led by Theme Leads Prof. Iona Novak, A/Prof. Leanne Sakzewski, Dr Cathy Morgan and Prof. Roslyn Boyd, our postdoctoral fellow Dr Michelle Jackman at the QCPRRC presented her published findings in the Journal Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. Our Functional Therapy CPG is now being implemented into practice across all the world, starting with uplifting knowledge and skills of clinicians in the area in Australasia, North and South America and South East Asia including Brazil, Portugal, Spain, Canada, France, Bangladesh, China.
To find out more about Dr Michelle’s Jackman’s podcast on our most recent guidelines for young people with CP.
