
Roslyn BoydUniversity of Queensland | UQ · University of Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre (QCPRRC)
Roslyn Boyd
PhD, MSc Physiotherapy, Post grad dip biomechanics
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Publications accessible via http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/uqrboyd
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July 2007 - present
January 2004 - June 2007
July 2007 - present
Publications
Publications (510)
Aims
This study aimed to (1) evaluate associations between Early and Term structural MRI (sMRI) brain abnormality scores and adverse motor outcomes at 6-years corrected age (CA), (2) determine their diagnostic accuracy in predicting adverse motor outcomes and cerebral palsy (CP) at 6-years CA.
Methods
Infants born < 31-weeks gestational age (GA) r...
Aim
To explore parents' experiences of early screening for cerebral palsy (CP) in three Australian states.
Method
This is a qualitative description study using semi‐structured interviews. Participants were parents of children who had CP (n = 5), or high risk of CP (n = 10), or no CP (n = 11) at 2 years, and had completed early screening for CP. Da...
Purpose
To develop a fidelity tool to support the implementation of clinical practice guidelines to improve physical function for children and young people with cerebral palsy.
Methods
Fidelity tool development followed a 5-step process: the pilot study, using a mixed-methods action research approach, and including focus groups, questionnaires, an...
Aim
To explore the clinical utility and psychometric properties of standardized tools for the early detection of developmental concerns or disability in young children.
Method
Systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines containing psychometric data on tools appropriate for use with children from birth to 5 years 11 months were searched for...
Aim
To evaluate the transfer effects of a home‐based computerized executive function intervention on non‐targeted cognitive functions (visual perception and memory), quality of life (QoL), and participation in children with cerebral palsy (CP), and to determine whether any improvements were maintained 9 months after the intervention.
Method
Sixty...
Objectives
Neuroimaging studies of dyskinetic cerebral palsy (CP) are scarce and the neuropathological underpinnings are not fully understood. We delineated the corticospinal tract (CST) and cortico‐striatal‐thalamocortical (CSTC) pathways with probabilistic tractography to assess their (1) integrity and (2) association with motor functioning in pe...
Aim
To systematically review the evidence for intensive mobility training in cerebral palsy (CP) and to determine the minimum effective dose to improve mobility.
Method
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or quasi‐RCTs that included participants with CP, and which used intensive task‐oriented training (TOT) mobility interventions and reported mobi...
Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) experience Social Cognition (SC) difficulties, which could be related to executive functioning. While motor interventions are common, there is limited knowledge about the impact of cognitive interventions on SC in this population. This study examined the relationship between SC and Executive Function (EF) skills an...
Fetal growth restriction (FGR) impacts 5%–10% of pregnancies and is associated with increased risk of mortality and morbidity. Although adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes are observed in up to 50% of FGR infants, a diagnosis of FGR does not indicate the level of risk for an individual infant and these infants are not routinely followed up to asses...
Aim:
To systematically review the prevalence, risk factors and timing of onset of hip displacement in children with a post-neonatal (PNN) brain injury with regards to hip surveillance recommendations.
Method:
A search of PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and Web of Science was conducted on 22nd February 2022. Studies were included if they reported...
Aim
To estimate the burden of disease and evaluate which factors affect health care resource use (HCRU) in young children with cerebral palsy (CP).
Method
Data were collected as part of a prospective, longitudinal cohort study of children with CP born in Queensland, Australia between 2006 and 2009. HCRU questionnaires were administered at six time...
early intervention to improve cognitive and motor outcomes for preterm infants
OBJECTIVE
To test efficacy of a parent-delivered multidomain early intervention (Learning through Everyday Activities with Parents [LEAP-CP]) for infants with cerebral palsy (CP) compared with equal-dose of health advice (HA), on (1) infant development; and (2) caregiver mental health. It was hypothesized that infants receiving LEAP-CP would have b...
Background:
Infants born preterm are at increased risk of cognitive and motor impairments compared with infants born at term. Early developmental interventions for preterm infants are targeted at the infant or the parent-infant relationship, or both, and may focus on different aspects of early development. They aim to improve developmental outcome...
Nutritional management of children with severe neurological impairment (SNI) is highly complex, and the profile of this population is changing. The aim of this narrative review was to give the reader a broad description of evolution of the nutritional management of children with SNI in a high resource setting. In the last decade, there has been an...
Introduction
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) participate less in physical activities and have increased sedentary behaviour compared with typically developing peers. Participate CP is a participation-focused therapy intervention for children with CP with demonstrated efficacy in a phase II randomised controlled trial (RCT) to increase perceived p...
Purpose
To investigate the reliability of a measure of fidelity of therapist delivery, quantify fidelity of delivery, and determine factors impacting fidelity in the R ehabilitation EA rly for C ongenital H emiplegia (REACH) clinical trial.
Methods
Ninety-five infants (aged 3-9 months) with unilateral cerebral palsy participated in the REACH clini...
Abstract
Purpose: To systematically review the effectiveness of adaptive seating systems on sitting posture, postural control, and seated activity performance in children with cerebral palsy (CP).
Summary of key points: From 5 databases, 3 of 21 (14%) articles were of good quality based on the Downs and Black checklist. Commercial modular contoure...
Introduction
It is well established that young people with moderate-severe (Gross Motor Function Classification System [GMFCS] levels II-V) cerebral palsy (CP) participate in less physical activity compared to typically developed peers, and children with CP who can walk without limitations (GMFCS level I). Frame Running (formerly RaceRunning) is a...
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) often show executive function (EF) impairments that are key to quality of life. The aim of this study was to assess whether a home-based computerized intervention program improves executive functions (EFs) compared to usual care. Sixty participants (30 females) with CP (8–12 years old) were paired by age, sex, moto...
Background:
The effects of unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP) are largely observed in the upper limb (UL), which represents the main focus of rehabilitation for this disorder. Thanks to an increment in home training and progress in technology innovative systems have been created. The Tele-UPCAT (Tele-monitored UPper Limb Children Action Observation T...
Introduction
Antenatal maternal magnesium sulfate (MgSO 4 ) administration is a proven efficacious neuroprotective treatment reducing the risk of cerebral palsy (CP) among infants born preterm. Identification of the neuroprotective component with target plasma concentrations could lead to neonatal treatment with greater efficacy and accessibility....
Aim:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the construct validity of the Both Hands Assessment (BoHA) using activity of the upper limbs as detected by accelerometry in children with bilateral cerebral palsy (CP).
Methods:
Observational study of children with CP (n = 44, n = 27 boys, aged 9.1 ± 1.6 years; Manual Ability Classification Scale I: n...
Background:
Nearly half of all children with CP experience intellectual impairment, with impacts on academic achievement.
Aims:
To assess cognitive and academic functioning for primary-school aged children with CP METHODS AND PROCEDURES: This population-based cohort study assessed 93 participants (male n = 62; mean = 9 years 9 months, SD 1 y 1.8...
The aim of this systematic review was to determine the efficacy of very early interventions for infants and toddlers at increased likelihood of or diagnosed with autism for autism symptomatology, developmental outcomes and/or neurocognitive markers. Eight databases were searched (14 April 2022) with inclusion criteria: (i) RCTs with care as usual (...
Introduction:
Tailored implementation interventions are required to overcome the diagnostic research-practice gap for cerebral palsy (CP). Evaluating the impact of interventions on patient outcomes is a priority. This review aimed to summarize the established evidence for the effectiveness of guideline implementations in lowering the age of CP dia...
Introduction
For children with cerebral palsy (CP), who are marginally ambulant, gross motor capacity peaks between 6 and 7 years of age with a subsequent clinical decline, impacting their ability to engage in physical activity. Active Strides-CP is a novel package of physiotherapy targeting body functions, activity and participation outcomes for c...
Objective: Children diagnosed with cerebral palsy have been reported to be at increased risk of executive function deficits and neurodevelopmental disorders. This population-based cohort study aimed to assess executive function, attention, behaviour, and autism symptomatology in school-aged children with CP, using parent-report measures that can pr...
Introduction
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common childhood physical disability with rates approximately 50% higher in First Nations Australian children. This study aims to evaluate a culturally-adapted parent-delivered early intervention programme for First Nations Australian infants at high risk of CP (Learning through Everyday Activities with...
Introduction
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability of childhood worldwide. Historically the diagnosis was made between 12 and 24 months, meaning data about effective early interventions to improve motor outcomes are scant. In high-income countries, two in three children will walk. This evaluator-blinded randomised controlled tr...
Introduction
School readiness includes cognitive, socio-emotional, language and physical growth and development domains which share strong associations with life-course opportunities. Children with cerebral palsy (CP) are at increased risk of poor school readiness compared with their typically developing peers. Recently, earlier diagnosis of CP has...
Aim
To evaluate the predictive validity of the Hammersmith Neonatal Neurological Examination (HNNE) performed early (at 32 weeks postmenstrual age) and at term‐equivalent age (TEA) for 12‐month motor outcomes in infants born very preterm.
Method
This was a diagnostic study using data from a prospective birth cohort. A total of 104 infants born pre...
Background
Communication and cognitive impairments are common impediments to participation and social functioning in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Bilateral language networks underlie the function of some high-level language-related cognitive functions.
Purpose
To explore the association between receptive vocabulary and white-matter microstru...
Infants born very preterm face a range of neurodevelopmental challenges in cognitive, language, behavioural and/or motor domains. Early accurate identification of those at risk of adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes, through clinical assessment and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), enables prognostication of outcomes and the initiation of targeted...
Introduction
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common childhood physical disability. Accurate diagnosis before 6 months is possible using predictive tools and decision-making skills. Yet diagnosis is typically made at 12–24 months of age, hindering access to early interventions that improve functional outcomes. Change in practice is required for phys...
Purpose
To explore the experiences and needs of parents with an infant diagnosed at risk of cerebral palsy (CP) and to receive feedback on a new online support program (Parenting Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; PACT).
Materials and methods
Eleven parents from eight family dyads (8 mothers, 3 fathers) with infants under 24 months of age (age ran...
Background
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) describes a range of brain injuries occurring after birth, including tumor, traumatic brain injury or stroke. Although MRIs are routinely used for diagnosis, prediction of outcome following brain injury is challenging. Quantitative structural information from brain images may provide an opportunity to predict...
Aim
To describe the development of social function in children with cerebral palsy (CP) classified in all levels of the Communication Function Classification System (CFCS).
Method
This prospective, longitudinal population‐based cohort study recruited children with CP born in Queensland, Australia. Social functioning was measured using the Pediatri...
Aim
To investigate the efficacy of psychological interventions delivered to mothers of young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in improving maternal mental health and the parent–child relationship.
Method
Electronic databases were searched from inception to December 2021. Studies were included if they were randomized controlled trials (...
Aim
This study aimed to identify early clinical biomarkers from birth to 16 weeks corrected age to predict typical outcome and developmental delay in infants born very preterm or with very low birthweight.
Method
A prospective cohort of infants on the Sunshine Coast, Australia, was assessed using the Premie‐Neuro Examination, the General Movement...
Purpose:
This study investigated whether the functional improvements associated with functional electrical stimulation-assisted cycling, goal-directed training, and adapted cycling in children with cerebral palsy were maintained 8 weeks after the intervention ceased.
Methods:
The intervention (2 × 1-hour supervised sessions and 1-hour home progr...
Background
To determine the diagnostic accuracy of Hammersmith Neonatal Neurological Examination (HNNE) at 30–32 weeks postmenstrual age (PMA, ‘Early’) and term equivalent age (TEA) in infants born <31 weeks PMA to predict cognitive outcomes at 12 months corrected age (CA).
Methods
Prospective cohort study of 119 infants (73 males; median 28.4 wee...
Antenatal depression (AND) affects 1 in 10 fathers, potentially negatively impacting maternal mental health and well-being during and after the transition to parenthood. However, few studies have assessed the social predictors of paternal AND or their possible associations with maternal mental health. We analysed data from 180 couples participating...
Background
Very preterm (VPT) infants develop adverse neurological sequelae from early exposure of the immature brain to the extrauterine environment.
Aims
To determine the effects of infant massage on brain maturation in low-risk VPT infants.
Study design
A randomised controlled trial of VPT infants, who received standard care or daily massage t...
Objetivo: Fornecer recomendações de intervenções para promoção da função física de crianças e jovens com paralisia cerebral. MÉTODO: Um painel de especialistas priorizou perguntas e desfechos importantes para o paciente. Usando o Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE), o painel avaliou a certeza das evidências e f...
Background
There are very few developed countries where physical isolation and low community transmission has been reported for COVID-19 but this has been the experience of Australia. The impact of physical isolation combined with low disease transmission on the mental health of pregnant women is currently unknown and there have been no studies exa...
Identify predictors of maternal bonding and responsiveness for mothers of very preterm infants (< 32 weeks gestational age) at 6 weeks and 12 months corrected-age (CA). Cross-sectional and longitudinal study containing 39 mothers of very preterm infants. At 6 weeks CA maternal self-efficacy made a significant unique contribution to the variance in...
Aim
To test an online course Parenting Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (PACT) in an RCT with families of children with cerebral palsy (CP), predicting improvements in emotional availability and parent and child adjustment.
Method
67 families of children (2–10 years) with CP participated. Families were randomly assigned to waitlist control or PAC...
Introduction:
Children and youth with moderate-severe (Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels II-V) cerebral palsy (CP) participate less frequently in physical activities compared with peers without CP and have elevated risk of cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality in adulthood. Frame Running (RaceRunning) is a new athletics...
Aim: To verify the effects of a telerehabilitation program for infants at high risk for Cerebral Palsy (CP) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Method: Longitudinal study. Infants were aged 3–18 months corrected age, at risk of developmental delay. The General Movement Assessment or a neurologic examination were performed to identify the risk of CP. Moto...
The Motor Optimality Score, revised (MOS-R) is an extension of the Prechtl General Movements Assessment. This study aims to determine the relationship between MOS-R and 2-year neurodevelopmental outcomes in a cohort of 169 infants born very preterm (<31 weeks’ gestational age), and to examine the predictive validity of the MOS-R at 3–4 months’ corr...
Purpose
To investigate, in spastic motor-type cerebral palsy, the association between 1) the location and extent of brain lesions and numerous psychological outcomes; 2) the laterality of brain lesions and performance of verbal-related cognitive functions.
Methods
The semi-quantitative scale for MRI (sqMRI) was scored for 101 children. Non-verbal...
This letter to the editor is on the Clinical Practice Guide by Jackman et al. on pages 536–549 of this issue.
Purpose: To investigate, in spastic motor-type cerebral palsy, the association between 1) the location and extent of brain lesions and numerous psychological outcomes; 2) the laterality of brain lesions and performance of verbal-related cognitive functions.Methods: The semi-quantitative scale for MRI (sqMRI) was scored for 101 children.Non-verbal a...
Introduction
Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD), including cerebral palsy (CP), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), are characterised by impaired development of the early central nervous system, impacting cognitive and/or physical function. Early detection of NDD enables infants to be fast-tracked to early in...
Aim
To describe development of gross motor capacity and mobility performance in children with cerebral palsy.
Method
This longitudinal cohort study measured gross motor capacity with the Gross Motor Function Measure and mobility performance with the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) between 18 months and 5 years, and the PEDI – C...
Purpose
The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the psychometrics and clinical utility of visuo-perceptual and visuo-cognitive assessment tools in children with cerebral visual impairment (CVI) and cerebral palsy (CP) or neurodevelopmental delay (DD).
Materials and methods
Five databases (PubMed, EMBASE, SCOPUS, CINAHL, and Cochrane Datab...
Aim
To systematically review the scientific literature to determine the predictive validity of technology-assisted measures of observable infant movement in infants less than six months of corrected age (CA) to identify high-risk of motor disability.
Method
A comprehensive search for randomised and non-randomised controlled trials, cohort studies...
Purpose:
To determine the efficacy of interventions with active parent implementation for young children with cerebral palsy (CP) to improve child and parent outcomes in low-middle income countries (LMICs).
Methods:
Five databases were systematically searched. Randomised or comparison studies evaluating interventions with the training of the par...
Purpose: ParticiPAte CP is a participation-focused therapy intervention that is effective to increase perceived performance of physical activity (PA) participation goals in children with cerebral palsy (CP). We aimed to characterise the contents of ParticiPAte CP using validated behaviour change frameworks.
Materials and methods: Data came from p...
Aim
To provide recommendations for interventions to improve physical function for children and young people with cerebral palsy.
Method
An expert panel prioritized questions and patient‐important outcomes. Using Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) methods, the panel assessed the certainty of evidence and made...