Perspectives on Conducting Behavioral Intervention With Adolescents Using a Virtual Platform—A Thematic Analysis From the Viewpoint of Study Coordinators
What is the Goal?
The present study aimed to understand study coordinators' perspectives on conducting a behavioral intervention with adolescent kidney transplant recipients using virtual conferencing platforms.
Key Findings
Participants expressed confidence with technology and ability to handle the complexities of the virtual conferencing. Some expressed that virtual study visits led to a change in work habits and higher workload due to increased technology complexity.
- Qualitative analyses of participant interviews revealed four themes: adaptability, accessibility, logistics (including subthemes scheduling and fluidity), and communication (including subthemes clarity, engagement, and rapport).
- Convenience for coordinators and the perceived comfort for adolescents were noted advantages for virtual visits.
- Technical issues, periodic adolescent distractions, and challenges with instructional teaching through virtual conferencing were identified as potential limitations of virtual study visits.
Why It Matters
Our findings may provide helpful insights for researchers considering the use of virtual platforms with adolescents in future clinical research studies.
Where can I Learn More?
A link to the study can be found here.
- Authors
- Adamo Ghezzo, Giuseppe Pascale, Mary Amanda Dew, Janet E. Rennick, Annette DeVito Dabbs, Vikas R. Dharnidharka, Bärbel Knäuper, Gillian Mayersohn, Chia Wei Teoh, Véronique Phan, Tom Blydt-Hansen, Jodi Smith, Bethany J. Foster