Exploring the Acceptability of Innovative Technology: A Pilot Study Using LENA with Parents of Young Deaf Children in the UK

Autor/inn/en	Allen, Sarah; Crawford, Paul; Mulla, Imran
Titel	Exploring the Acceptability of Innovative Technology: A Pilot Study Using LENA with Parents of Young Deaf Children in the UK
Quelle	In: Child Language Teaching and Therapy, 33 (2017) 2, S.117-128 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0265-6590
DOI	10.1177/0265659016671168
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Early Intervention; Deafness; Hearing Impairments; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Qualitative Research; Young Children; Speech Language Pathology; Epistemology; Semi Structured Interviews; Program Effectiveness; Environmental Influences; Interpersonal Communication; Focus Groups; Parent Attitudes; Pilot Projects; Allied Health Personnel; Audio Equipment; United Kingdom + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Gehörlosigkeit; Taubstummheit; Hearing impairment; Hörbehinderung; Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Qualitative Forschung; Frühe Kindheit; Erkenntnistheorie; Environmental influence; Umwelteinfluss; Interpersonale Kommunikation; Elternverhalten; Pilot project; Modellversuch; Pilotprojekt; Audio-CD; Großbritannien
Abstract	Early intervention is widely recommended for children at risk of difficulties with speech, language and communication. Evidence for effective practice remains limited due in part to inherent difficulties in defining complex interventions and measuring change. The innovative Language Environment Analysis (LENA) system has exciting potential for early intervention and for evaluating outcomes. LENA is used widely in the USA; however, there is little to guide the introduction of this new technology in the UK. Successful implementation of new technology is predicted by its perceived acceptability and usefulness. This qualitative pilot study aimed to explore the acceptability of LENA for UK families with a young deaf child. Four families used LENA to record for one day. They received and discussed LENA feedback reports with a specialist speech and language therapist. Using qualitative methodology with a pragmatic epistemology, semi-structured interviews were conducted and the data explored using thematic analysis. Three families were positive about using LENA; they identified benefits of the feedback, suggested important factors for future use and would recommend it to other families. One family chose not to complete the recording. Key to acceptability is parental understanding of LENA's purpose and the need for a trusted professional to facilitate interpretation and change. LENA is acceptable for some UK families with a young deaf child suggesting there is potential for successful implementation. Further study to explore LENA's usefulness is recommended. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01