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This study engaged speech-language pathologists who were familiar with an existing participation-focused paper-based outcome measure called the Focus on the Outcomes of Communication Under Six (FOCUS-34) to understand their current experiences using the tool and identify their recommendations for how a digital solution could improve their ability to use its data clinically. SLPs were actively involved in the early stages of the digital FOCUS-34 development to ensure its clinical utility and support its future implementation in clinical practice. Twenty-three speech-language pathologists participated in virtual focus groups that were run in groups of four or five. Focus groups lasted 60 minutes, were facilitated by a researcher familiar with the FOCUS-34, and were conducted using a semi-structured interview guide. Data were coded inductively and analyzed using thematic analysis. Four main themes were identified: (1) speech-language pathologists view the FOCUS-34 as having potential and some benefits in its current format, (2) FOCUS-34 data are difficult to collect and use because of the currently available formats and supports, (3) speech-language pathologists believe a digital solution could improve service efficiencies, the clinical utility of FOCUS-34 data, and the delivery of family centered services, and (4) suggested features for supporting clinical implementation of a digital FOCUS-34. Engaging clinicians early in the development process was important for ensuring a digital FOCUS-34 would be clinically meaningful and useful, which is expected to facilitate implementation and improve the collection, interpretation, and use of participation-focused data in practice. |
