Overview
This is a single site, mixed methods, feasibility study of the ViBandz device at a Midwest pediatric tertiary care hospital in a physical and occupational therapy clinic.
Description
This proposal is for a single-site, feasibility study of the use of ViBandz in a treatment population. The analysis is a mixed methods approach with quantitative feedback on surveys and a secondary qualitative review of audio/+/- video that was obtained during the device use. The survey will be done immediately after the study on a device in clinic by the parents. If parents do not have time to finish it then, an email will be sent. Video and audio during the visit will provide additional rich data to understand the device beyond what a standard quantitative survey could provide. Subjects will have their standard clinical care- targeted vibration and then after their visit is completed, they will complete the use of the ViBandz This order will occur with all participants.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria (Children):
- Children of ages 6 months to 17 years old
- Neurologic conditions resulting in abnormal movement of at least one extremity
- Appointment scheduled in CM PT/OT clinic that would include targeted focal vibration as a standard of care
Exclusion Criteria (Children):
- Wards of the state
Inclusion Criteria (Parent/LAR):
- Parent or Legally Authorized Representative of a child with inclusion criteria above
- English-speaking
Exclusion Criteria (Parent/LAR):
- Non-English speaking
