Perceived Barriers Before and After a 3-Month Period of Modified Ride-On Car Use

Pediatr Phys Ther. 2020 Jul;32(3):243-248. doi: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000711.

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to examine how perceived barriers change before and after a 3-month period of modified ride-on car use.

Methods: This study used a qualitative content analysis of perceived barriers. Fourteen caregivers (13 mothers; 1 grandmother) responded to a single-question, free-response survey before and after a 3-month period of modified ride-on car use.

Results: A total of 11 and 20 perceived barriers were reported before and after the 3-month period. Environmental barriers were the most frequently reported before and after the 3-month period.

Conclusions: Pediatric physical therapists need to be aware of the potential perceived barriers that families may experience in regard to young children with disabilities using modified ride-on cars and determine strategies to support families on an individual basis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Architectural Accessibility*
  • Automobiles
  • Child, Preschool
  • Disabled Children / rehabilitation*
  • Disabled Children / statistics & numerical data*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Mobility Limitation
  • Physical Therapy Modalities / instrumentation*
  • Physical Therapy Modalities / standards*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Self-Help Devices / standards*
  • Self-Help Devices / statistics & numerical data
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Time Factors