Assessing the need for pediatric gait analysis in Saskatchewan: A mixed methods needs assessment
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are conducting a study on pediatric walking assessments. This study aims to identify service gaps, access barriers, and priorities for pediatric walking assessment to develop an equitable, province-wide pediatric walking assessment strategy.
This study will involve completion of an online survey which will take approximately 15-20 minutes of your time. You will be asked about your experience providing/access walking assessment services in Saskatchewan, and about your ideas for how these services could be implemented provincially. You will also have an opportunity to opt-in for an optional interview to elaborate on your responses. Your participation is voluntary and anonymous. This survey is being distributed by the Canadian Hub for Applied and Social Research (CHASR) using the Voxco platform, an independent organization supporting secure and anonymous data collection and analysis.
If you are interested in participating, please click the link to complete the survey
You may also access the survey, and more details about the study through the attached poster. This study has received ethical approval from the University of Saskatchewan Behavioural Research Ethics Board (#6088).
We are recruiting from the following groups who live in Saskatchewan:
- Families or support persons of children who live with a disability/injury/diagnosis that causes a gait impairment (may be permanent or temporary)
- A person with lived experience as having trouble walking as a child
Time Commitment:
- Virtual participation through a 15-20 minute online survey, and an opportunity to complete an optional 1 hour virtual interview.
Date posted: 01-Apr-2026
Investigator: Dr. Valerie Caron