This study aims to explore the effects on the achievement of goals and the ideal conditions of a ZORA robot-based play intervention within rehabilitation and special education for children with severe physical disabilities with a developmental age…
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Brief title
Condition
- Bone and joint injuries
- Muscle disorders
- Neuromuscular disorders
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Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
IPPA scores will be used to assess achievement of goals within the sessions.
Secondary outcome
The child*s perspective on the robot sessions and the view point of the
therapist on playfulness and on the sessions in general will be assessed.
Video stimulated recall interviews will be used for evaluating play sessions
afterwards.
Background summary
Play is essential in the development of every child and is a fundamental right
for every child. It is related to children*s cognitive, social, physical and
emotional development. Free play gives children the possibility to discover
their capabilities, try out objects, make decisions, understand cause and
effect relationships, learn, persist, and understand consequences of actions.
Research has shown that the abilities to play for children with severe physical
disabilities are limited. For many reasons children with disabilities
experience difficulties in starting, developing and performing play activities
in a natural way. The experience of play may be frustrating or may even be
impossible for children with physical disabilities. According to research, a
robotic toy might be able to function as a tailor made toy for children with
disabilities. A robot can provide various stimuli in a controlled manner that
could promote the child to interact and learn in different ways.
Study objective
This study aims to explore the effects on the achievement of goals and the
ideal conditions of a ZORA robot-based play intervention within rehabilitation
and special education for children with severe physical disabilities with a
developmental age between 2-8 years.
Study design
A multi-centre study will be conducted over a three month period (April - June
2017) involving children with severe physical disabilities with a developmental
age from approximately 2-8 years old.
Intervention
Playing with the ZORA robotic toy during therapy sessions or group sessions
(educational/therapy), 6 weeks, 6 sessions per child or group. Predefined play
scenarios are explained in the protocol.
Study burden and risks
Negligible.
Henri dunantstraat 2
Heerlen 6419 PB
NL
Henri dunantstraat 2
Heerlen 6419 PB
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
Child with physical disability, developmental age 2-8 years old, chronological age 2-18 years old.
Exclusion criteria
Sensory impairments (deafness and blindness), epilepsy and severe aggressive behaviour.
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Recruitment
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL61192.096.17 |
| OMON | NL-OMON28828 |