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Observational studyJMIR formative research2025

Evaluating a Website on Learning Disorders for Parents and Learning Therapists: Observational Mixed Methods Study.

Olga Hermansson, Paula Dümig, Björn Witzel, Lior Weinreich, Susanne Volkmer, Gerd Schulte-Körne, Kristina Moll

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Olga HermanssonDepartment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-2970-8550
Paula DümigDepartment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.ORCID 0009-0005-0301-1543
Björn WitzelDepartment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-2200-6123
Lior WeinreichDepartment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-2267-6039
Susanne VolkmerDepartment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-9554-0637
Gerd Schulte-KörneDepartment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-9960-1572
Kristina MollDepartment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-1463-3928

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBetween 5% and 15% of children worldwide have a specific learning disorder. This creates a substantial demand for information among both parents and professionals. LONDI (londi.de) is a German-language website that (1) provides evidence-based information on learning disorders and (2) offers a tool to search for relevant diagnostics and intervention measures for professionals (Help System). This paper reports the results of an evaluation study of the website.

objectiveThe aim of the study was to (1) evaluate the website and (2) inform existing theories on technology acceptance and user satisfaction. The study was conducted using the RE-AIM framework for evaluating public health impact and the information system continuance intention framework.

methodsThis mixed methods observational study was conducted online from February 2023 to August 2023 in Germany. Parents of children with learning difficulties and learning therapists participated in a 1.5-hour online session in which they were guided through the website. A pre-post design was used to assess changes in participants' knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy. Additionally, two path models assessing the predicting factors of the intention to further use (ie, continuance intention) and the intention to recommend the website were tested. The first model was based on the widely used information system continuance intention framework and tested expectations confirmation, perceived usefulness, and website satisfaction as predictors of the continuance intention and the intention to recommend the website. The second model focused on usability, content perception, visual aesthetics, and satisfaction as predictors of the same outcome variables.

resultsA total of 77 parents and 73 learning therapists participated in the study. In the sample of learning therapists, age correlated negatively with usability opinion and website satisfaction. A 2-tailed t test revealed a significant increase in knowledge about learning disorders in both groups (parents: t

conclusionsThe website has been evaluated positively and has proven useful for the target audience. Predictors of website acceptance and further use are contextual and depend on the website type.

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InternetLearning DisabilitiesParentsAdultChildFemaleGermanyHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleMiddle AgedSelf Efficacyinformation system continuance intentioninternet researchpublic health educationRE-AIM frameworkwebsite evaluation

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PMID41004796
PMCPMC12514417

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