A concept mobility device with multi-positional configurations and child-kind restraint for safe perioperative transfer and induction of anaesthesia in children with autistic spectrum disorder – a cross sectional study

Abstract Background Transfer into the operating room, onto table and mask induction of anaesthesia are major challenges faced by children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In a pilot study, parents observed that perioperative transfer becomes unsafe difficult when ASD uncooperative. Method A CHILD-KIND CONCEPT mobility system comprising multi-positioning seat configurations restraining module was developed inputs from multi-disciplinary healthcare professionals ASD. To appeal to motivate child-machine interaction, designed take form child-friendly, non-threatening, fun familiar items. The sitting configuration, supine transformation, restraint modules resemble racing-car seat, reclining motion home massage chair, safety restraints found in airplanes amusement rides respectively. Healthcare (HCPs) involved patient care, (neurotypical ASD) experience use non-clinical environment participated survey study. acceptance its functionality (HCPs, parents) for anaesthesia, rating user likes dislikes (parents children) were obtained. Results Thirty-two HCPs, 30 23 participated. Majority HCPs opined enables improvement management movement (90.0% parents, 100% HCPs), safe (86.7% 96.9% HCPs) promotes ease (76.7% 90.6% uncooperative combative children. Overall, 93.8% 86.7% would recommend frequent their own practice Attractiveness multi-functionality attributes endorsed Children endorse (73.9%), dental chair (82.6%), intra-hospital (95.7%). Conclusion child-kind device integrates multi-positional transformation has potential promote anxious