Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologists' Use of Mobile Health Technology: Qualitative Questionnaire Study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:While technology use in pediatric therapies is increasing, there is so far no research available focusing on how pediatric speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in the United States use technology. OBJECTIVE:This paper sought to determine if, and to what extent, pediatric SLPs are using mobile apps, to determine what purpose they are using them for, and to identify gaps in available technology to provide guidance for future technological development. METHODS:Pediatric SLPs completed an online survey containing five sections: demographics, overall use, use in assessment, use in intervention, barriers, and future directions. RESULTS:Mobile app use by 485 pediatric SLPs in the clinical setting was analyzed. Most (364/438; 83.1%) pediatric SLPs reported using technology ≤50% of the ti

SUBMITTER: Thompson K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6787525 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature