Coping experiences in child and adolescent rehabilitation through a novel device: A multi-method feasibility study.

There was no control group, so the study cannot show that the Grasp device added benefit beyond the rehabilitation programme. The device was used only as an adjunct to the Life Coping Programme, so the contribution of the device, the rehabilitation stay, and the summary meeting cannot be separated. The study was small and single-site, so the findings may not apply to other settings or broader populations. The questionnaires were purpose-made and not validated, so the acceptability scores should be read as descriptive. Parents were present during many interviews, which may have made children's answers more positive. Some authors helped develop the concept and conducted interviews or analysis, which may have introduced bias. Healthcare professionals' ability to use the system independently was not assessed because study personnel handled setup and provided the tablet. Younger participants gave less complex reflections, and participants were only chronically ill or survivors of severe disease.

The study was financed through a Norwegian Research Council grant that covered research expenses and Grasp AS company expenses for supplying the Grasp units and software development. The authors declared no financial interest in Grasp AS and no potential conflicts of interest.

Do not conclude that the Grasp device improves self-efficacy, motivation, or physical activity. The study did not test effectiveness, had no control group, and placed the device inside a broader rehabilitation programme.