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Using an iPad in research with children and adolescents
Author(s) -
Linder Lauri A.,
Ameringer Suzanne,
Erickson Jeanne,
Macpherson Catherine Fiona,
Stegenga Kristin,
Linder Wayne
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal for specialists in pediatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1744-6155
pISSN - 1539-0136
DOI - 10.1111/jspn.12023
Subject(s) - telehealth , data collection , psychological intervention , computer science , web application , usage data , process (computing) , multimedia , psychology , medical education , data science , world wide web , telemedicine , medicine , nursing , health care , statistics , mathematics , economics , economic growth , operating system
The features of the iPad and its widespread adoption support its use as a tool in research involving children and adolescents. Although use in our current research has been limited to a hospital-based setting,the iPad’s design and features support its potential use in home- and community-based settings as well.In addition to collecting data through web-based platforms and applications, the iPad may facilitate telehealth-based interventions through the use of its built-in camera and Face Time applications.In our experience with children and adolescents,the iPad has been a useful tool to support multiple types of data collection as well as support other aspects of the research process. The use of iPad application technology certainly opens up opportunities for new and novel ways to collect meaningful data and support research with individuals across the lifespan.