• The Predictive Accuracy of the General Movement Assessment for Cerebral Palsy: A Prospective, Observational Study of High-Risk Infants in a Clinical Follow-Up Setting 

      Støen, Ragnhild; Boswell, Lynn; De Regnier, Raye-Ann; Fjørtoft, Toril Larsson; Gaebler-Spira, Deborah; Ihlen, Espen Alexander F.; Labori, Cathrine; Loennecken, Marianne; Msall, Michael E.; Moinichen, Unn Inger; Peyton, Colleen; Russow, Annamarie; Schreiber, Michael D.; Silberg, Inger Elisabeth; Songstad, Nils Thomas; Vågen, Randi Tynes; Øberg, Gunn Kristin; Adde, Lars (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-10-25)
      Background: Early prediction of cerebral palsy (CP) using the General Movement Assessment (GMA) during the fidgety movements (FM) period has been recommended as standard of care in high-risk infants. The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of GMA, alone or in combination with neonatal imaging, in predicting cerebral palsy (CP). Methods: Infants with increased risk of perinatal brain ...
    • A qualitative study of clinical reasoning in physiotherapy with preterm infants and their parents: Action and interaction 

      Håkstad, Ragnhild B.; Obstfelder, Aud; Øberg, Gunn Kristin (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2018-01-08)
      <i>Background</i>: Physiotherapists (PTs) in primary health care provide services to preterm infants and their parents after hospital discharge. The service should be collaborative and individualized to meet the family’s needs. In this study, we analyze pediatric PTs’ collaborative work in the clinical setting and investigate the PTs’ emerging clinical reasoning (CR) in interaction with the infant ...
    • The Significance of Touch in Pediatric Physiotherapy 

      Sørvoll, Marit; Øberg, Gunn Kristin; Girolami, Gay L (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-05-31)
      Change in theoretical framework over the last decades and recent research in pediatric physiotherapy, has created a debate surrounding therapeutic touch. What is the role of or is there a need for handling and hands-on facilitated guidance (facilitation)? Does it limit and/or interfere with children’s learning and development? It is frequently argued that therapeutic touch represents a passive ...
    • The Significance of Touch in Pediatric Physiotherapy 

      Sørvoll, Marit; Øberg, Gunn Kristin; Girolami, Gay L. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-05-31)
      Change in theoretical framework over the last decades and recent research in pediatric physiotherapy, has created a debate surrounding therapeutic touch. What is the role of or is there a need for handling and hands-on facilitated guidance (facilitation)? Does it limit and/or interfere with children's learning and development? It is frequently argued that therapeutic touch represents a passive and/or ...
    • Study protocol : an early intervention program to improve motor outcome in preterm infants : a randomized controlled trial and a qualitative study of physiotherapy performance and parental experiences 

      Øberg, Gunn Kristin; Campbell, Suzann K; Girolami, Gay L; Ustad, Tordis; Jørgensen, Lone; Kaaresen, Per Ivar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012)
      Background Knowledge about early physiotherapy to preterm infants is sparse, given the risk of delayed motor development and cerebral palsy. Methods/Design A pragmatic randomized controlled study has been designed to assess the effect of a preventative physiotherapy program carried out in the neonatal intensive care unit. Moreover, a qualitative study is carried out to assess the physiotherapy ...
    • A systematic synthesis of qualitative studies on parents’ experiences of participating in early intervention programs with their infant born preterm 

      Øberg, Gunn Kristin; Sørvoll, Marit; Labori, Cathrine; Girolami, Gay L; Håkstad, Ragnhild B. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-07-13)
      Early intervention programs involving both the parent and the infant born preterm have demonstrated positive effects on developmental outcomes for the children. However, studies have also shown that parental engagement and adherence when implementing intervention programs can be challenging. The aim of this review was to provide a comprehensive description and new insights into key messages gleaned ...
    • Two-year motor outcomes associated with the dose of NICU based physical therapy: The Noppi RCT 

      Øberg, Gunn Kristin; Handegård, Bjørn Helge; Campbell, Suzann K.; Ustad, Tordis; Fjørtoft, Toril Larsson; Kaaresen, Per Ivar; Girolami, Gay L. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-25)
      Background - Interventions involving both the parent and the preterm infant have demonstrated lasting effects on cognitive outcomes, but motor effects are less salient. It remains unclear when to commence early intervention and if dosages have impact on motor outcomes.<p> <p>Aims - To examine the effect on motor performance at 24-months corrected age following a parent-administered intervention ...