neurodevelopmental disorder/Developmental disorder
Conditions
Interventions
The primary purpose and outcome measure is the utilization of the Parenting Support App mama and .... Therefore after providing research explanations and obtaining consent from participants and after
Sponsors
International University of Health and Welfare
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: This study involves 1 A total of 50 parents of preschool aged children who use the outpatient department at Nasu Therapy Center and have received occupational therapy prescriptions from physicians. Participants must currently face parenting challenges and express interest in this app. 2 A total of 100 parents of children who have completed their 3 and 5 year old health checkups in the four municipalities of Nakagawa Town Nasu Town Otawara City and Nasushiobara City. Participants must currently experience difficulties in childcare or have interest in this app. The number of participants was determined by consulting with the system engineer regarding the maximum number of users the current server could handle during the trial period of the Childcare Support App mama and ... tentative name. It also considered the number of preschool children using Nasu Therapeutic Education Center and the populations of municipalities of different sizes Nasu Town 24000 residents Nasushiobara City 120000 residents Otawara City 80000 residents Nakagawa Town 13000 residents who have completed their 3 and 5 year old health checkups and the number of support providers.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Selection criteria Participants will be excluded if they do not meet the following conditions primarily based on the content listed above. 1 Nasu Therapeutic Care Center users Preschool aged children with an occupational therapy prescription whose parents have not previously used this system. Local municipalities Parents residing in Nasu Town Nasushiobara City Otawara City or Nakagawa Town who have completed the 3 and 5 year old health checkups or parents facing childcare difficulties in surrounding areas. 2 Request period From ethics review approval until 6 months later. 3 Individuals currently experiencing difficulties in childcare or those interested in this app. 4 Individuals from whom written consent for voluntary research participation can be obtained. Exclusion criteria apply to individuals who do not meet any one of the four selection criteria listed above 1 to 4.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following information will be collected: 1) Usage status (viewed content, number of views), 2) Usage details and usefulness before and after use (survey: participants needs and opinions via 4 point scale and open ended comments), 3) Effectiveness (3 psychological assessments: PSI SF Parenting Stress Index Short Form, Japanese version of ECBI Eiburg Child Behavior Inventory, PACAP Parenting Assessment in Contemporary Environments). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following information will be collected within one month before 1 and after 2 the system launch. 1 Basic information survey Child attributes age gender current social participation status Parent attributes age gender family composition employment status other details 2 App usage confirmation survey 20 items total. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactHIDENOBU SEKIMORI
International University of Health and Welfare Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy
Outcome results
None listed