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Social connectedness through ICT and the influence on wellbeing: the case of the CareRabbit

Sanne R Blom1, Magda M Boere-Boonekamp, Robert A Stegwee

  • 1Department of Health Technology and Services Research, University of Twente, The Netherlands.

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|September 7, 2011
PubMed

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The CareRabbit technology improved hospitalized children's wellbeing, especially for younger children aged 4-7. This innovation helps maintain connections with family and friends during hospital stays.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric care technology
  • Child psychology and wellbeing
  • Digital health interventions

Background:

  • Hospitalization significantly impacts children's wellbeing.
  • Maintaining social connections is crucial for pediatric patients.
  • Technological innovations can support family-centered care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the influence of the CareRabbit system on hospitalized children's wellbeing.
  • To compare wellbeing outcomes between children using CareRabbit and a control group.
  • To identify potential age-specific benefits of the CareRabbit technology.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the validated KINDL questionnaire for wellbeing assessment.
  • Collected data from children and parents at the end of hospitalization.
  • Employed a comparative design with baseline and experimental measurements.

Main Results:

  • Children in the CareRabbit group reported slightly higher wellbeing scores on the KINDL questionnaire.
  • A significant positive difference in wellbeing was observed for younger children (ages 4-7).
  • The CareRabbit system showed a potentially greater benefit for younger pediatric patients.

Conclusions:

  • The CareRabbit system appears to have a positive influence on the wellbeing of hospitalized children.
  • Findings suggest CareRabbit may be particularly beneficial for younger children (4-7 years).
  • Further research with larger sample sizes is recommended to strengthen these initial findings.

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