Abstract
ABSTRACT A survey was completed by 183 clinicians at a pediatric hospital to investigate knowledge, confidence, and practice patterns defining, identifying, and quantifying dystonia in children. The definition of dystonia was correctly identified by 86% of participants. While 88% reported identifying dystonia, only 42% of physicians and therapists reported quantifying dystonia. A weak, significant correlation, rs =.339, p ≤ .001, was found between years of pediatric experience and confidence identifying dystonia. Clinician reported higher confidence levels identifying and quantifying dystonia if they perform a neurological exam. Clinical training initiatives are needed to improve standardization and build confidence in defining, identifying, and quantifying dystonia.
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