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Knowledge translation may be particularly challenging in pediatric
rehabilitation, where study findings are often ambiguous owing to low statistical
power or inconsistent responses to intervention. Disconnection between research
protocols and clinical practicality, as well as variability of responsiveness in
heterogeneous pediatric populations, may further impede integration of research
findings into everyday practice. Use of single-subject research designs (SSRDs)
may bridge the gap between research and practice, with robust design options that
better identify and preserve patterns of responsiveness to specific interventions
and offer protocols that are more readily implemented in practice settings than
can be done in traditional randomized controlled trials.
This review defines
SSRD, provides examples of research questions that can be answered using SSRD,
details the experimental designs that can be used and the level of evidence of
each design, and describes statistical analysis approaches and clinical
application. This analysis will aid researchers, reviewers, clinicians, and
others in better understanding SSRD methodology and its application in everyday
practice.
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