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Hsiang-Han Huang1, Wan-Ying Tsai, Yu-Ni Lin
1Department of Occupational Therapy and Graduate Institute of Behavioral Sciences (Dr Huang and Ms Hung), Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Joint Appointment with Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Dr Huang), Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan; Shi Yuan Poly Clinic (Ms Tsai), Longtan, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Institute of Brain Science (Ms Lin), National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Rehabilitation (Ms Chan), China Medical University Hsinchu Hospital, Hsinshu, Taiwan.
Purpose:
To investigate caregivers' perceptions of using a ride-on car (ROC) and observe behavioral changes in their children following ROC training and conventional therapy.
Methods:
The study included 37 toddlers with motor delays and their caregivers, divided into an ROC training group (27 participants) and a conventional therapy group (10 participants). A binary, multiple-choice, and open-ended questionnaire was administered before and after a 3-month intervention period.
Results:
Over 70% of caregivers had no experience using mobility devices before the intervention. Before the intervention, children's ability and age were key barriers to using mobility devices. After the intervention, caregivers in the ROC group were more inclined than those in the control group to allocate a larger budget for these devices.
Conclusions:
The findings highlight the importance of pediatric physical and occupational therapists working collaboratively with caregivers during such interventions and raising awareness about government subsidies and resources available for mobility devices.
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