Abstract
Introduction: to improve communication in the integrated care setting of children with cerebral palsy, we developed a web-based system for parent-professional and inter-professional communication. The present study aimed to evaluate parents' experiences regarding the system's contribution to their communication with professionals during a six-months pilot in three Dutch care regions. In addition, factors associated with parents' system use and non-use were analyzed.
Conclusions: All users indicated a contribution of the system to parent-professional communication, although the extend of the experienced contribution varied considerably. Based on he differences found between users and non-users, further research might focus on the system's value for complex care networks and problematic access to professionals.
Conclusions: All users indicated a contribution of the system to parent-professional communication, although the extend of the experienced contribution varied considerably. Based on he differences found between users and non-users, further research might focus on the system's value for complex care networks and problematic access to professionals.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-11 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | International journal of integrated care |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | march 6 |
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| Publication status | Published - 6 Mar 2012 |
Keywords
- BSS-Biomechatronics and rehabilitation technology
- Cerebral palsy
- Communication
- Patient care management
- Technology
- integrated care
- Internet