Telepresence avatar use for children with cancer in schools: a study on barriers and facilitators

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Children with cancer face educational challenges due to prolonged absences, impacting their psychosocial well-being and academic performance.
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Telepresence avatars can facilitate virtual classroom participation, helping maintain social and academic engagement during treatment.
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Teachers reported moderate technical and organizational barriers to telepresence avatar use, with variations based on their experience.
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Key facilitators for successful implementation include technical resources, organizational support, leadership endorsement, and training.
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Parents highlighted practical challenges such as technical instability and unclear responsibilities in using telepresence avatars.

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