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Stakeholder consensus for decision making in eye-gaze control technology for children, adolescents and adults with cerebral palsy service provision : Findings from a Delphi study
Karlsson, Petra Griffiths, Tom Clarke, Michael T. Monbaliu, Elegast Himmelmann, Kate Bekteshi, Saranda Allsop, Abigail Pereksles, René Galea, Claire Wallen, Margaret
Karlsson, Petra
Griffiths, Tom
Clarke, Michael T.
Monbaliu, Elegast
Himmelmann, Kate
Bekteshi, Saranda
Allsop, Abigail
Pereksles, René
Galea, Claire
Wallen, Margaret
Abstract
Background
Limited research exists to guide clinical decisions about trialling, selecting, implementing and evaluating eye-gaze control technology. This paper reports on the outcomes of a Delphi study that was conducted to build international stakeholder consensus to inform decision making about trialling and implementing eye-gaze control technology with people with cerebral palsy.
Methods
A three-round online Delphi survey was conducted. In Round 1, 126 stakeholders responded to questions identified through an international stakeholder Advisory Panel and systematic reviews. In Round 2, 63 respondents rated the importance of 200 statements generated by in Round 1. In Round 3, 41 respondents rated the importance of the 105 highest ranked statements retained from Round 2.
Results
Stakeholders achieved consensus on 94 of the original 200 statements. These statements related to person factors, support networks, the environment, and technical aspects to consider during assessment, trial, implementation and follow-up. Findings reinforced the importance of an individualised approach and that information gathered from the user, their support network and professionals are central when measuring outcomes. Information required to support an application for funding was obtained.
Conclusion
This Delphi study has identified issues which are unique to eye-gaze control technology and will enhance its implementation with people with cerebral palsy.
Keywords
accessibility, eye-gaze control technology, cerebral palsy, disabilities, clinical decision-making, assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication
Date
2021
Type
Journal article
Journal
BMC Neurology
Book
Volume
21
Issue
Page Range
1-24
Article Number
Article 63
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Open Access Status
Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access
License
CC BY 4.0
File Access
Open