Table 3 Survey statements with a ≥ 2 mode score difference between caregivers who received EIMT (n = 7) and caregivers who did not receive EIMT (n = 8) for children under two years of age

Intensive hand therapy is complicated to do* (Innovation Domain: Complexity).

4 (57%) (4 = disagree due to reverse scoring)

2 (50%) (2 = agree due to reverse scoring)

Intensive hand therapy is expensive* (Innovation Domain: Cost).

4 (29%) (4 = disagree due to reverse scoring)

2 (25%) (2 = agree due to reverse scoring)

My child’s participation in intensive hand therapy depends on a private health insurance plan* (Outer Setting Domain: Financing).

5 (43%) (5 = strongly disagree due to reverse scoring)

2 (25%) (2 = agree due to reverse scoring)

I have the necessary knowledge and skills to be the primary provider of hands-on intensive therapy to my child (Individuals Domain: Capability).

3 (29%)

1 (25%)

I have the necessary materials (toys, tables, chairs etc.) to provide intensive hand therapy (Inner Setting Domain: Physical Infrastructure).

5 (43%)

1 (25%)

I have enough physical space to provide intensive hand therapy at my home (Inner Setting Domain: Space).

5 (57%)

2 (25%)

I have the materials and supplies to deliver therapy at home, such as seating and toys (Inner Setting Domain: Materials & Equipment).

4 (43%)

2 (25%)

I have enough guidance and training to provide hands-on intensive hand therapy (Inner Setting: Access to Knowledge & Information).

4 (29%)

2 (38%)

My personal circumstances require the use of virtual therapy therapy* (Outer Setting Domain: Local Conditions).

4 (71%) (4 = disagree due to reverse scoring)

2 (75%) (2 = agree due to reverse scoring)

My decision to do a therapy is influenced by social media and/or advocacy groups (Outer Setting Domain: Societal Pressure).

1 (57%)

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