Parents' and carers' attitudes to the use of digital technology and its role in the care of children with complex needs
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Parents and carers of disabled children see digital technology as a valuable tool for support and rehabilitation services. They desire greater use of technology, provided it complements, not replaces, in-person therapist contact.
Area Of Science
- Pediatrics
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Health Informatics
Background
- Parents/carers of disabled children require timely, personalized support.
- Traditional communication methods with therapists have limitations.
- Digital technology offers potential solutions for communication and support in pediatric care.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore UK parents' and carers' views on using digital technology for supporting children with complex needs.
- To assess the potential for increased use of digital technology in pediatric rehabilitation services.
Main Methods
- An online survey was distributed to parents/carers via special schools and support networks.
- Data collected included attitudes towards and use of digital technology in child care.
- Descriptive and content analyses were performed on survey responses.
Main Results
- 43 parents/carers participated; their children used rehabilitation services pre-COVID-19.
- Most respondents frequently used digital technology to support their child.
- A majority saw potential for increased digital technology use in rehabilitation, if in-person contact was maintained.
Conclusions
- Parents and carers have positive attitudes towards digital technology in pediatric support and rehabilitation.
- Recommendations include ongoing consultation with families on digital service preferences.
- Longitudinal studies are needed to evaluate health outcomes associated with digital service delivery.
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