Table 5 Results of satisfaction; positive aspects and points for improvement
Positive aspects of R@W | Points for improvement | |
|---|---|---|
Parents | - The children experienced that they were not the only ones with arthritis and that it helped to talk about it. | - Classification by age (8–10 and 10–12). |
- To talk about arthritis in a positive manner. | - More assignments for physical activities. | |
- To have peer contact. | - More involvement of the parents during the program. | |
- To receive education and information. | - Make the assignments less childish for the older kids and easier for the young ones. | |
- To be understood by other parents and coaches. | - Create the possibility for the children to chat without the supervisors listening in. | |
- To share experiences, and to receive tips. | - Fewer group sessions. | |
Patients | - I liked it very much. | - It was too childish. |
- I made a new friend. | - Buddy was not original. | |
- I liked Buddy very much. | - I would like more physical assignments. |