Use of Dartfish Technology In Sensory Integration
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Service User Opinions of the Application of Dartfish Technology to Capture Changes in Posture for adults with a learning disability within a sensory integration service: A Thematic Analysis
IRAS ID
194907
Contact name
Richard Watterston
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 3 months, 30 days
Research summary
‘Dartfish®’ is a piece of software used primarily in the area of sports science. The software is used in conjunction with a video camera to physical movement
It is proposed that Dartfish® may be a viable outcome measure to use within a health setting - an occupational therapy service that offers Ayres' Sensory Integration (ASI) practice to adults who have a learning disability. This study proposes that an initial thematic qualitative research study is undertaken to explore the views of the people who would typically access ASI and therefore Dartfish®.
This study will seek to consult service users about the application of Dartfish® through the method of two focus groups. The participants will witness a practical demonstration of Dartfish being used and will be able to try recording and analysing images themselves with support from staff trained to use Dartfish
Photographic and video evidence are currently provided to service users before and after Sensory Integration Therapy linking Ayres Sensory Integration with seated functional postural improvements. Video has been beneficial to communicate these outcomes to service users. The service has received positive feedback from service users and carers from the therapy and the visual feedback. It is hoped that Dartfish will quantify the information we feedback to service users and commissionersREC name
North West - Haydock Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/NW/0238
Date of REC Opinion
4 May 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion