Research in Pediatric Physical Therapy: An Analysis of Trends in First Fifteen Years of Publication

Abstract

Pediatric Physical Therapy is a major source of information, including evidence-based research, for pediatric physical therapists, meeting the demand of therapists to base clinical decisions on research.

Content and Bibliometric Analysis of Articles Published in theJournal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy

“…These analyses provide a unique opportunity to discuss content and trends within JOSPT and to compare publication patterns to Pediatric Physical Therapy (specialty physical therapy journal) 25 and PTJ 4 (general physical therapy journal). In addition, these analyses provide data that may be useful to those involved with JOSPT's future mission and vision.…”

“…Svien et al 25 reported growth in the quality and quantity of research published in Pediatric Physical Therapy from 1989 to 2003. Similar to JOSPT, Pediatric Physical Therapy has experienced growth in the number of both experimental and nonexperimental research reports published over the last 15 years.…”

“…For example, Svien et al 25 reviewed 15 years of research within the pediatric physical therapy literature and described trends in the evidence. 25 Additionally, these authors categorized pediatric articles based on type, level of evidence, and topic area.…”

“…For example, Svien et al 25 reviewed 15 years of research within the pediatric physical therapy literature and described trends in the evidence. 25 Additionally, these authors categorized pediatric articles based on type, level of evidence, and topic area. From these data, the authors reported favorable publication trends in Pediatric Physical Therapy, and provided recommendations to enhance evidence-based practice in this specialization.…”

Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going: A Content Analysis of Articles Published in the Journal of Women's Health Physical Therapy From 2005 to 2015

“…Recent bibliometric analyses have examined the literature within specialty areas of physical therapist practice, including pediatrics, 7 orthopaedic and sports medicine, 8 and manual therapy. 9 Svien et al, 7 for example, reviewed articles published in Pediatric Physical Therapy, the official journal of the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of the APTA, and categorized each based on type, level of evidence, and topic area.…”