Status:
COMPLETED
The Art of Waiting: Evaluation of an Interactive Media Experience in a Children's Hospital Clinic Waiting Space
Lead Sponsor:
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Conditions:
Anxiety
Eligibility:
All Genders
5-19 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that providing low-intensity opportunities for interactive play can improve the waiting and overall clinic experiences of children. This study evalu...
Detailed Description
Existing entertainment and distraction options (e.g. toys, video games) meet neither organizational standards nor families' needs with respect to accessibility and infection control. Additionally, the...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participants include clients, their parents/guardians, and staff associated with the outpatient clinic at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.
- Children and youth aged 5 to 19 years and their guardian/parent.
- Anticipated wait time ≥30 minutes to allow time to complete the study.
- Ability to communicate in English through speech, writing/typing, or other communication device. Note: For children who cannot communicate their thoughts/feelings, parent-proxy may be used.
- All outpatient clinic staff
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2012
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
310 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01909726
Start Date
June 1 2012
End Date
June 1 2013
Last Update
August 1 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4G 1R8