Exploring needs and requirements for a prototype device measuring physical activity in pediatric physical therapy: A qualitative study.
PLoS One
; 19(6): e0305968, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
AIMS:
To analyze needs and requirements of Pediatric Physical Therapists (PPTs), parents, children and adolescents with and without developmental disabilities in the future use of an activity monitor prototype (AM-p) in everyday clinical practice.METHODS:
Qualitative exploratory study with a thematic analysis approach, based on Braun and Clarke's six steps. Codes derived from the analysis and central themes were collated, based on Fleuren et al.'s groupings of determinants.RESULTS:
We interviewed 25 PPTs, 12 parents, and 12 children and adolescents. Within four groupings of determinants, we found nine themes 1) development of information materials; 2) application output visualization and ease of use; 3) design; 4) relevance and acceptance; 5) shared decision-making; 6) compatibility in daily living; 7) finances, 8) time, and 9) legislation and regulations.CONCLUSIONS:
End-users have similar basic needs, with individual fine-tuning to be addressed during further development of the AM-p. A child-friendly design, information material, and an easy-to-use application to read and interpret results, need to be developed. Efficient training for PPTs is important for the use of the AM-p and analysis of results. Communication between PPTs and children as well as parents enhances shared decision-making. We recommend involving diverse end-users to enable maximum customization of the AM-p.
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Asunto principal:
Ejercicio Físico
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Investigación Cualitativa
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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PLoS One
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIA
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MEDICINA
Año:
2024
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Article
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Países Bajos