Description

The BFB-IMPACT protocol is a retrospective, mixed-methods study designed to assess Breizh Fabribus's impact on daily functioning and satisfaction among people with disabilities. All individuals who received at least one assistive device from Breizh Fabribus between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025, are identified via routine service records. Eligible participants and their caregivers are contacted by phone or mail and provided with study information and a consent form. Upon consent, baseline data-including demographics, medical history, and the nature of the activity difficulty-are extracted from initial request forms.

At the time of device delivery, each participant completes the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8) to capture immediate feedback on device fit, usability, and co-creation experience. Three months later, participants receive a standardized follow-up questionnaire addressing: frequency of device use; changes in exposure to the originally problematic activity, rated on a five-point ordinal scale; satisfaction with device performance; and open-ended comments on barriers or facilitators. Data collection is conducted via secure online surveys or postal forms, with up to two reminders for nonresponders. An optional twelve-month follow-up is offered within the scheduled data-collection window (October 2025-May 2026) to explore longer-term durability of benefits.

The primary endpoint compares baseline and three-month follow-up scores on the activity exposure scale using paired statistical tests. Secondary analyses include trends in satisfaction scores, logistic regression to identify predictors of device adoption, and inductive content analysis of open-text feedback.

Data collection concludes in May 2026. Analysis is planned for June 2026, followed by manuscript preparation and dissemination to stakeholders in the second half of 2026. Continuous monitoring by the study coordinator ensures protocol adherence, timely follow-up, and resolution of any deviations.