Issues of Parent Compliance:

The purpose of this paper was to discuss the issues of parent compliance that are of concern to pediatric physical and occupational therapists who prescribe home exercise and to clinical researchers who study the effects of treatment on child development. Parents of disabled children are at risk for low levels of compliance due to the characteristics of the home program, which are complex, continue over many years, and require the parent to make changes in his or her lifestyle. Although many methods have been used to measure compliance, the use of disposable treatment items or a daily journal are most appropriate for therapists. Therapists can assist parents by simplifying the program and closely monitoring, with the parent, and the home activities.