@Article{info:doi/10.2196/47358,
author="Kuschke, Silva
and Moodie, Sheila
and Kirubalingam, Keshinisuthan
and O'Hagan, Robin
and Glista, Danielle",
title="Parents' Perceptions of the Factors Influencing the Uptake of Remote Pediatric Hearing Aid Support: Development of a Conceptual Framework",
journal="JMIR Pediatr Parent",
year="2023",
month="Jun",
day="6",
volume="6",
pages="e47358",
keywords="audiology; care; child engagement; children; concept mapping; cost; hearing aid; hearing loss; hearing; integration; parents; pediatric audiology; pediatric; remote hearing aid support; support; virtual care",
abstract="Background: To achieve effective integration of virtual care into family-centered audiology practices, participatory research methods, including parents as vital participants in the delivery of pediatric audiology care, should be considered. A better understanding of the barriers and facilitators influencing the adoption of virtual care for families is warranted. Objective: This study aimed to develop a conceptual framework of the factors perceived to influence the adoption of remote pediatric hearing aid support among the parents of children with hearing loss. Methods: A total of 12 parents of children who wear hearing aids, between the ages of 0-17 years, were recruited to participate in group or individual interviews as part of the 6-step participatory-based concept mapping (CM) process. Data collection was specific to parents in a Canadian context. Analyses included multidimensional scaling and hierarchical cluster analysis. Results: The CM process resulted in 6 main themes, displayed in a cluster map according to their order of importance. These themes include access to timely, consistent care; technology considerations; convenience; child engagement; cost; and partnership considerations. Key underlying statements and subthemes are highlighted per theme. Conclusions: Findings from this study demonstrate the use of CM in participatory research with parents and as part of a family-centered care model. Future research should aim to investigate the factors that influence the uptake of remote hearing aid support in different contexts, for example, in low- to middle-income countries versus those in high-income countries. ",
issn="2561-6722",
doi="10.2196/47358",
url="https://pediatrics.jmir.org/2023/1/e47358",
url="https://doi.org/10.2196/47358",
url="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37279061"
}