Development of GO Move: A Website for Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy

  • Angela Shierk
  • , Heather Roberts
  • , Youstina Habeeb
  • , Nigar Dursun
  • , Cigdem Cekmece
  • , Marcin Bonikowski
  • , Weronika Pyrzanowska
  • , Jorge Carranza
  • , Gabriela Granados Garcia
  • , Nancy Clegg
  • , Mauricio R. Delgado

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Abstract

It is unknown if an online tool is wanted by therapists and parents of individuals with unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP) to support implementation of goal-directed home programs, and if wanted, the recommended features for the tool. The objective was to explore the experiences of therapists and parents who have implemented home programs, seek guidance on translating a paper-based home program toolbox into a mobile website, and develop the website. Qualitative descriptive methodology guided data collection using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, validated with field notes and member checking. A team science, iterative approach was used to integrate the themes into the development of the mobile website. Five primary themes including recommendations for the functionality, features, content, and naming of the mobile website were identified. Parents and therapists value home programs. Participants provided recommendations regarding content and features, and the GO Move mobile website was developed based on the recommendations.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)589-596
Number of pages8
JournalOTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research
Volume44
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2024

Keywords

  • cerebral plasy
  • exercise
  • family-centered practice
  • knowledge translation
  • pediatrics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Occupational Therapy

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