Clinical Uptake of Pediatric Exoskeletons: Pilot Study Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research.

Objective: While the design and clinical evidence base of robot-assisted gait training devices has been advancing, few studies investigate user experiences with accessing and using such devices in pediatric rehabilitation. This pilot study aims to further the understanding of barriers encountered by...

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Publicado en:American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Vol. 103; no. 4; pp. 302 - 310
Autores principales: Herold, Larissa, Bosques, Glendaliz, Sulzer, James
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Apr2024
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          Herold, Larissa
          Bosques, Glendaliz
          Sulzer, James
        affil: Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
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          Gait Training Equipment and Supplies
          Exoskeleton Devices
          Health Services Accessibility
          Attitude of Health Personnel
          Caregiver Attitudes
          Rehabilitation, Pediatric
          Implementation Science
          Human
          Male
          Female
          Pilot Studies
          Conceptual Framework
          Qualitative Studies
          Descriptive Research
          Pediatrics
          Outpatient Service
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Descriptive Statistics
          Content Analysis
          Health Knowledge
          Professional Knowledge
          Health Beliefs
          Child Behavior
          Access to Information
          Health Information
          Personal Satisfaction
          Medical Practice, Evidence-Based
          United States
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          Male
          Female
      ab: Objective: While the design and clinical evidence base of robot-assisted gait training devices has been advancing, few studies investigate user experiences with accessing and using such devices in pediatric rehabilitation. This pilot study aims to further the understanding of barriers encountered by clinicians and caregivers when implementing a robot-assisted gait training device. Design: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted at a local outpatient pediatric therapy center with a robot-assisted gait training exoskeleton. Six caregivers and six clinicians participated in semistructured interviews with brief surveys. The surveys were summarized with descriptive statistics. The interviews were analyzed using directed content analysis guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Results: The five mostmentioned Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research constructswere knowledge and beliefs, relative advantage, child attributes, complexity, and access to knowledge and information. Caregivers experienced obstacles to accessing and trialing robot-assisted gait training devices. Clinicians expressed concerns regarding the feasibility of incorporating robot-assisted gait training into their clinic and preferred lower-tech gait training techniques. Conclusions: While some aspects of access and usability may be addressed by device design and technological advancements, overcoming other barriers will require a deeper understanding of the roles of scientific evidence, personal beliefs, and current therapy workflows in the uptake of robotic interventions.
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    language: English
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