The use of artificial intelligence in pediatric occupational therapy interventions: Parent and caregiver perspectives.

Escobar, Samantha Joy and Hans, Arianna and Lefebvre, Megan and Yu, Kimberly (2023) The use of artificial intelligence in pediatric occupational therapy interventions: Parent and caregiver perspectives. Masters thesis, Stanbridge University.

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Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an area of technology that has continued to develop and advance since its emergence in the 1950s. Recently, AI has significantly impacted society, with new AI-enabled technologies finding ways to better assist healthcare professionals when providing client-centered care. In the field of occupational therapy (OT), the most common or known use of AI in pediatric interventions is through social robots, which are designed to interact with humans to help children with disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorder, develop the skills needed to engage in social participation, play, and self-care tasks within their daily routines. The purpose of this study was to explore the connection between the demographics of parents of children who received OT services and their views, awareness, trust, and considerations associated with AI and its use in pediatric OT. Our team administered an anonymous online survey. The survey combined multiple-choice, open-ended, and five-point Likert-scale questions. Data was collected from nine parents and caregivers of children ages 3-18 who had received OT services. The data collected found that, on average, the level of education influenced knowledge of AI but not trust levels in AI. Although some participants' qualitative answers indicated they were open to the use of AI, the overall trust levels reported in the Likert-scale questions were low. Our survey findings emphasize a continuing need for research focused on family-centered practice that considers clients' social contexts and demographic backgrounds, especially if AI could be involved in pediatric OT services.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Uncontrolled Keywords: MSOTOC012
Subjects: R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics
Depositing User: Kareena Yashko
Date Deposited: 14 May 2024 23:34
Last Modified: 14 May 2024 23:34
URI: http://repository.stanbridge.edu/id/eprint/126

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