Background And Purpose: The aim of this paper is to describe and critically analyse creative research methods, exploring how these can offer ways to enable non-verbal and non-ambulant children and young people with cerebral palsy, to express their views about their well-being. The context of this research explored their choices for recreational activities, seeking to understand how their level of participation impacted upon their well-being.
Methods: A qualitative comparative case study design was chosen comprising of two interviews, using photographs and diaries to elicit discussion, supported by observations. These observations provided evidence of well-being indicators that were interpreted by the researcher, alongside their parents. Seven participants volunteered, aged nine to sixteen years. Data were analysed utilising Braun and Clark's six stages. Firstly, each case's data sources were coded, themes identified, then across cases comparisons, arriving at three final themes. Triangulation of data sources which made up each case, enhanced the trustworthiness in this study.
Results: Observations were key to providing insight into their well-being. Interpretation of this rich data, supported by their parents, revealed that the participants could self-advocate, as shown by their intentional behaviours, to choose their level of participation.
Discussion: The researcher's ability to be creative in the data collection methods is original in physiotherapy. It was important to work in partnership with parents, to ensure the correct interpretation of their intentional behaviours from the observations. The diaries and photographs added a unique contribution to knowledge, which enabled the non-verbal participants inclusion, empowering them to express their well-being.
Study Registration: This study is registered with the International Study + Clinical Trials Network Register (ISRCTN) Number:42717948. CONTRIBUTION OF PAPER.
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