%0 Journal Article
%@ 2561-6722
%I JMIR Publications
%V 6
%N 
%P e47358
%T Parents’ Perceptions of the Factors Influencing the Uptake of Remote Pediatric Hearing Aid Support: Development of a Conceptual Framework
%A Kuschke,Silva
%A Moodie,Sheila
%A Kirubalingam,Keshinisuthan
%A O'Hagan,Robin
%A Glista,Danielle
%+ School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Western Ontario, 1201 Western Road, London, ON, N6G 1H1, Canada, 1 519 661 2111 ext 88913, dglista@uwo.ca
%K audiology
%K care
%K child engagement
%K children
%K concept mapping
%K cost
%K hearing aid
%K hearing loss
%K hearing
%K integration
%K parents
%K pediatric audiology
%K pediatric
%K remote hearing aid support
%K support
%K virtual care
%D 2023
%7 6.6.2023
%9 Original Paper
%J JMIR Pediatr Parent
%G English
%X 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. 
%M 37279061
%R 10.2196/47358
%U https://pediatrics.jmir.org/2023/1/e47358
%U https://doi.org/10.2196/47358
%U http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37279061