In-home direct antigen rapid testing (DART) plays a major role in COVID-19 mitigation and policy. However, perceptions of DART within high-risk, intellectually impaired child populations are unknown. The purpose of this study from HIP Investigator Dr. Ryan Coller was to describe caregivers’ perceptions of an in-home COVID-19 DART regimen in children with medical complexity, including the benefits and limitations of DART use.
This study combined survey data and the thematic analysis of semi-structured interview data to understand caregivers’ perceptions of in-home COVID-19 testing and motivators to perform testing. They found that although participants often described DART as easy to administer and contributing to peace of mind, they also faced critical challenges and limitations using DART.
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