Parental Perspectives of Using Modified Toy Cars on the Social Interactions of Preschool Children With Mobility Impairments.
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- University of Ulster
- Enrollment
- 5
- Primary Endpoint
- Parent Interview
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate parental attitudes towards their child who has a mobility impairment, to using a modified electric toy car, and to evaluate from their perspective, if it facilitated social interaction for their child with mobility impairment.
Detailed Description
Project Aims:
The overall aim of the project is to investigate parental perspectives on the impact of using a modified electric toy car on social interactions of pre-school children with mobility impairments, over an 8 week period.
A secondary aim is to understand from the parent's perspective, features of the toy car they valued and features they feel could be changed to improve the experience for their child.
Methods:
Participants will be recruited via a charity in Northern Ireland who supports parents of children with Spina Bifida who have mobility impairments (SHINE). Once participants are confirmed, they will attend clinic appointments at Musgrave Park Hospital, Belfast. At clinic, the principle investigator will complete an assessment of the child to determine what modifications are required to support the child in the toy car as well as modifications to access drive functions.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 12 Months to 47 Months (Child)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Children aged between 12 months and 3 years, 11 months.
- •Parents or Guardians aged 18 years and over, fluent English language speakers.
- •Children who are unable to walk independently.
- •Children who have no experience of using powered wheelchairs.
- •Children who do not have a diagnosed severe learning disability.
- •Children, who are medically stable, do not require ventilation or suction and can maintain upright head positioning when seated on a flat surface.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Children with a diagnosis of severe learning disability.
- •Children, who are currently medically unwell, require ventilation, suction and can't maintain an upright head position when seated on a flat surface.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Parent Interview
Time Frame: on completion of 8 week trial
Semi-structured interview investigating impact on child's play and social experiences, reactions of child and others; barriers to using car; parent response and emotions to child using car; ideas to improve the experience; would they/child continue to use the toy car.
Secondary Outcomes
- Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices Scale (PIADS) - Jutai & Day 2002(Baseline and on completion of 8 week trial)