A Qualitative Study Exploring Parental Perceptions of Telehealth in Early Intervention.

ABSTRACT: Using telehealth as a mode of service delivery has the potential to address some long-standing challenges in early intervention (EI) services such as waiting lists to access services. Yet, little is known about parent perceptions of telehealth in EI based on their lived experiences partnering with EI practitioners. The purpose of this study was to explore parent perceptions on using telehealth, especially on family-professional partnerships and coaching. Interviews were conducted with 15 parents of children receiving EI services via telehealth from June to August of 2021. Almost half of the participants reflected under-represented racial and ethnic backgrounds. Constant comparative analysis and emergent coding were used for data analysis. The findings showed that the advantages outnumbered

SUBMITTER: Cheung WC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9244129 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature