Explaining the Use Behavior of Digital Technologies in Pediatric Rehabilitation: Structural Equation Modeling Analysis of a Cross-Sectional European Survey - Report - MDSpire

Explaining the Use Behavior of Digital Technologies in Pediatric Rehabilitation: Structural Equation Modeling Analysis of a Cross-Sectional European Survey

  • By

  • Johanne Mensah Gourmel

  • Sylvain Brochard

  • Saranda Bekteshi

  • Elegast Monbaliu

  • Gwenaël Cornec

  • Anca Irina Grigoriu

  • Christopher J Newman

  • Marco Konings

  • Javier De La Cruz

  • Christelle Pons

  • June 22, 2026

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Clinical Report: Understanding Digital Technology Utilization in Pediatric Rehabilitation

Overview

A cross-sectional survey conducted across Europe revealed that approximately two-thirds of pediatric rehabilitation professionals regularly utilize digital technologies (DT) in clinical practice.

Background

Motor impairments in children can significantly hinder their development and participation in daily activities. The integration of digital technologies in pediatric rehabilitation presents new opportunities to enhance engagement in therapy.

Data Highlights

No numerical data or trial data was provided in the source material.

Key Findings

  • Digital technologies such as robotics, virtual reality, and telehealth are increasingly used in pediatric rehabilitation.
  • Approximately two-thirds of surveyed professionals reported regular use of digital technologies in their practice.
  • Behavioral factors influencing technology acceptance need to be further explored.
  • The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model can help understand the determinants of technology use in clinical settings.
  • Performance expectancy and effort expectancy are key factors influencing the intention to use digital technologies.

Clinical Implications

Healthcare professionals should consider the behavioral aspects of technology adoption when implementing digital tools in pediatric rehabilitation.

Conclusion

Further research is essential to understand the acceptance and use of digital technologies in pediatric rehabilitation.

Related Resources & Content

  1. European Academy of Childhood-onset Disability, RehaTech4child, 2022 -- Understanding Digital Technology Utilization in Pediatric Rehabilitation
  2. Frontiers in Digital Health, 2026 -- Meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials assessing the effect of digital tools on step count and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in healthy children and adolescents
  3. Phoenix Children's Medical Connection, Digital Health in Pediatric Neurology: From Episodic to Continuous Care, 2026
  4. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2026 -- Effects of virtual reality and robot-assisted therapy on rehabilitation outcomes in cerebral palsy
  5. NCBI Bookshelf, Rehabilitation for chronic neurological disorders including acquired brain injury, 2025
  6. Frontiers in Digital Health — Thematic landscapes and temporal trends of disability technology adoption: insights from Structural Topic Modelling
  7. Rehabilitation for chronic neurological disorders including acquired brain injury - NCBI Bookshelf
  8. Rehabilitation for chronic neurological disorders including acquired brain injury - NCBI Bookshelf
  9. Effects of virtual reality and robot-assisted therapy on rehabilitation outcomes in cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation | Springer Nature Link
  10. Effectiveness of virtual reality for functional disorders in cerebral palsy: an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
  11. jbi-document
  12. The Digital Pediatric Physiotherapy Framework (DPPF): A Systematic Review of Digital Health Integration in Pediatric Physiotherapy

Original Source(s)

Explaining the Use Behavior of Digital Technologies in Pediatric Rehabilitation: Structural Equation Modeling Analysis of a Cross-Sectional European Survey

  • by Johanne Mensah Gourmel, Sylvain Brochard, Saranda Bekteshi, Elegast Monbaliu, Gwenaël Cornec, Anca Irina Grigoriu, Christopher J Newman, Marco Konings, Javier De La Cruz, Christelle Pons

  • June 22, 2026

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