Family expectations and demand for home-based videogaming therapy in children with cerebral palsy in Costa Rica: a mixed methods study.
Disabil Rehabil
; : 1-12, 2024 Jun 30.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To understand the expectations and demand for a movement-tracking videogame (Bootle Blast) for home-based, upper limb (UL) rehabilitation among Costa Rican children with cerebral palsy (CP).METHODS:
Data were collected via telephone screening (demand) and child-parent dyads Zoom interviews (expectations). Descriptive statistics and data transformation were used to report on demand success criteria (i.e., recruitment rate, having an appropriate screen and space to play, setting a weekly play time goal (PTG) ≥45 min, identifying one UL therapy goal). The DEPICT model for collaborative qualitative analysis was used in the thematic analysis of interview data.RESULTS:
Fifteen dyads participated (1.6 ± 1 recruited/month). All had a flat-screen TV in a suitable location to play, were able to set a UL therapy goal, and established PTGs ranging from 45-120 min per week. Identified themes were 1) Socio-cultural factors heighten demand, 2) Feelings of hope prevail for the intervention, and 3) Collaborative goal setting supports realistic expectations for Bootle Blast.CONCLUSIONS:
Dyads had positive and realistic expectations about implementing the proposed videogaming intervention. This study provides insights on tailoring a family-centered, therapy gaming intervention to improve access to motor rehabilitation for children with CP in rural/remote settings and low-middle income countries.
Costa Rican children have limited access to upper limb rehabilitation due to a combination of economic barriers, societal factors and the family context.Costa Rican children with cerebral palsy and their families expected home-based therapy gaming to be adaptable to their routines and aligned with their interests.Families perceived therapy gaming interventions as a promising path to access, participation, and enjoyment of at home upper limb motor therapy.
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MEDLINE
País/Región como asunto:
America central
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Costa rica
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Disabil Rehabil
Asunto de la revista:
REABILITACAO
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Canadá