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Learning program enhances rehabilitation professionals' perceived ease of using 3d printing: a pilot randomized controlled trial. 学习计划提高康复专业人员使用 3D 打印的易用性：随机对照试验。

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Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-11-08 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2024.2424881

Ken Kondo, Siyeong Kim, Naoto Noguchi, Ryoto Akiyama, Waka Murata, Bumsuk Lee

{"title":"Learning program enhances rehabilitation professionals' perceived ease of using 3d printing: a pilot randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Ken Kondo, Siyeong Kim, Naoto Noguchi, Ryoto Akiyama, Waka Murata, Bumsuk Lee","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2424881","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2024.2424881","url":null,"abstract":"The pilot study evaluated whether a learning program enhances a positive perception of 3D printing technology in rehabilitation professionals. Physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language-hearing therapists were recruited from a rehabilitation department in a middle-sized hospital. Participants were randomized to the control group (n = 13) or the intervention group (n = 14). An eight-week learning program consisted of a lecture on using a 3D printer and related software, a group discussion to integrate 3D printing into their clinical practices, and the implementation in their workplace. Outcome measures included the perception of 3D printing technology assessed by the Japanese version of the modified Technology Acceptance Model questionnaire for 3D printing technology (TAM-J). Assessment time points were pre-and post-intervention. As a result, all participants in the intervention group became capable of producing 3D-printed customized assistive devices. In the within-group analyses, the intervention group showed significant improvements in the TAM-J perception ease of use score (p = 0.012) with a large effect size (r = 0.75). Between-group analyses showed that the intervention group gained an additional improvement in the TAM-J perception ease of use score (p = 0.027) with a moderate effect size (r = 0. 43), indicating a significant improvement in the perceived ease of use of 3D printing technology in the intervention group. These observations suggest the 3D printing learning program could provide rehabilitation professionals with a positive perception of the technical aspect of 3D printing in their workplace.","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142606808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Beyond videoconferencing: enhancing remote home assessments with 3D modeling technology. 超越视频会议：利用 3D 建模技术加强远程家庭评估。

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Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-11-08 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2024.2424873

Jaewon Kang, Mi Jung Lee, Consuelo M Kreider, Kelsea LeBeau, Kimberly Findley, Keith J Myers, Sergio Romero

{"title":"Beyond videoconferencing: enhancing remote home assessments with 3D modeling technology.","authors":"Jaewon Kang, Mi Jung Lee, Consuelo M Kreider, Kelsea LeBeau, Kimberly Findley, Keith J Myers, Sergio Romero","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2424873","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2024.2424873","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Occupational therapists in the Veterans Health Administration have transitioned from in-person to videoconferencing for home assessments, benefiting Veterans living in remote and rural areas. However, videoconferencing has limitations, including restricted field of view and poor video quality, affecting hazard identification accuracy. This study aims to introduce and evaluate a three-dimensional (3D) model as an alternative technology for remote home assessments.Materials and methods: We created 3D models using a 360-degree camera and mobile app. Five occupational therapists individually completed virtual training and practice sessions to familiarize themselves with using the 3D model. Each participant then conducted a remote home assessment using the 3D model and completed questionnaires, System Usability Scale (SUS), and semi-structured interviews.Results: Participants spent an average of 10 min training and practicing with the 3D model, and most reported either maintaining or gaining confidence in using it compared to before. All participants successfully completed the assessments, which took an average of 17 min. They rated the 3D model as easy to use, with an average SUS score of 78.5. Participants preferred the 3D model over videoconferencing, noting that it effectively addressed current challenges, and expressed their willingness to integrate it into clinical practice.Conclusion: This study demonstrates that 3D models offer a promising option for remote home assessments. With minimal training, occupational therapists could conduct more effective assessments. It is recommended to use 3D models for an initial understanding of the home environment before videoconferencing-based assessments to enhance the remote assessment experience for occupational therapists and clients.","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142606884","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Empowering post-stroke older adults through wheelchair development: a conceptual synthesis for stigma reduction and well-being enhancement. 通过轮椅开发增强中风后老年人的能力：减少耻辱感和提高幸福感的概念综合。

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Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-11-06 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2024.2424878

Qingqing Chu, Saiful Hasley Bin Ramli, Siti Anom Binti Ahmad, Noranita Binti Mansor, Fakhrul Zaman Bin Rokhani, Ziming Li, Donggui You, Xinxin Yu

{"title":"Empowering post-stroke older adults through wheelchair development: a conceptual synthesis for stigma reduction and well-being enhancement.","authors":"Qingqing Chu, Saiful Hasley Bin Ramli, Siti Anom Binti Ahmad, Noranita Binti Mansor, Fakhrul Zaman Bin Rokhani, Ziming Li, Donggui You, Xinxin Yu","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2424878","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2024.2424878","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: After a stroke, older adults may encounter social stigma due to their disability and age. This can cause emotions of shame, low self-esteem, and social isolation. The use of assistive devices can make the stigmatizing conditions even more difficult. This study attempts to establish a conceptual framework for designing wheelchairs that can help reduce stigma and improve the well-being of older people with lived experience of stroke.Method: The study utilized the research question construct classification to identify three primary research questions. To address these questions, a bibliographic search was performed using Scopus, Web of Science databases, and PubMed. Articles were selected based on their relevance to the development of wheelchairs and their focus on reducing stigma or enhancing well-being for post-stroke older adults.Results: Seventy articles were chosen to be meticulously reviewed and categorized into sub-themes. This categorization led to the creation of a comprehensive synthesis summary to address each question. The results are further synthesized to formulate a potential theoretical proposition for future investigation. The results suggest enhancing wheelchair design focusing on visibility, symbolism, usefulness, aesthetics, and adaptability through user empowerment and cultural interventions that can effectively reduce stigma, thereby improving the well-being, self-competence, and life quality of post-stroke older adults.Conclusion: The findings offer a design framework for wheelchair innovation specifically aimed at reducing the stigmatizing conditions to improve the well-being of post-stroke older adults through an interdisciplinary perspective. This study suggests further research to explore specific design strategies for wheelchair innovation across various contexts and cultures.","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142591993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Exploring the communication access and participation of a young adult with autism spectrum disorder with limited speech and inpatient nursing staff. 探讨一名患有自闭症谱系障碍、言语能力有限的年轻成人与住院护理人员的沟通途径和参与情况。

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Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-11-03 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2024.2420179

Jessica Gormley, Savanna Brittlebank, Janice Light

{"title":"Exploring the communication access and participation of a young adult with autism spectrum disorder with limited speech and inpatient nursing staff.","authors":"Jessica Gormley, Savanna Brittlebank, Janice Light","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2420179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2024.2420179","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to describe the nature of interactions between health care professionals and a young adult with autism spectrum disorder with limited speech during an inpatient stay. An observational study was conducted to describe the interactions between a young adult on the autism spectrum and 14 of his inpatient health care providers. Naturalistic video-recordings were taken, and behavioral coding was completed to measure the frequency and type of communication turns taken. The providers took 93% of conversational turns. Most provider turns (76%) were non-obligatory in nature and did not invite the young adult to engage in turn-taking. The young adult only had access to his communication system during one of the 27 interactions (4%); however, when he had access to his system, he demonstrated higher levels of turn-taking. Health care providers should offer patients with limited speech more communicative turns, provide adequate wait time, and ensure communication systems are available during all inpatient interactions.","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142564583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The IndieTrainer system: a small-scale trial exploring a new approach to support powered mobility skill acquisition in children. IndieTrainer系统：一项小规模试验，探索支持儿童掌握动力移动技能的新方法。

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Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-07 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2024.2325563

Lisa K Kenyon, John P Farris, Lindsey Veety, Brianna Kleikamp, Kara Harrington, Jennifer Jenkinson, Amanda Montgomery, Sango Otieno, Ian M Russell, Daniel K Zondervan

{"title":"The IndieTrainer system: a small-scale trial exploring a new approach to support powered mobility skill acquisition in children.","authors":"Lisa K Kenyon, John P Farris, Lindsey Veety, Brianna Kleikamp, Kara Harrington, Jennifer Jenkinson, Amanda Montgomery, Sango Otieno, Ian M Russell, Daniel K Zondervan","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2325563","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2325563","url":null,"abstract":"The IndieTrainer system, consisting of a mobility device and video-based gamified training modules, was developed to assist children in attaining power wheelchair (PWC) skills. The purposes of this small-scale trial were to explore the use of the IndieTrainer system to provide PWC skills training and document parental satisfaction with the IndieTrainer system. We hypothesized that PWC skills training provided using the IndieTrainer system would result in improvements in both children's understanding of how to use a PWC and their PWC skill execution, and that parental satisfaction would be high. An open-label, single-arm trial was conduct as follows: (a) Baseline testing (T0); (b) A 3-week intervention consisting of two, 60-min-PWC skills training sessions per week; (c) Post-intervention testing (T1); and (d) A single session retention trial held 4 weeks after completion of the intervention (T2). Outcome measures included the Assessment of Learning Powered mobility use (ALP), Wheelchair Skills Checklist (WSC), Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), and Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8 (CSQ-8). 25 child/parent dyads participated. Between T0 and T1, statistically significant differences (p-value <.0001) with large effect sizes in mean ALP and WSC scores (ALP: d = 3.14; WSC: d = 3.25) and COPM performance and satisfaction scores (Performance: d = 4.66; Satisfaction: d = 3.24) were achieved. Mean T1 total CSQ-8 score was 31.52/32. At T2, all children maintained or improved their T1 ALP and WSC scores. This study provides initial support for the usability and feasibility of the IndieTrainer system. Futhermore, larger scaled studies using more rigorous research designs are indicated.","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11380040/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140050726","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A survey of the assistive technology experience of older adults in Tompkins County, NY. 纽约州汤普金斯县老年人辅助技术体验调查。

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Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-19 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2024.2330086

Isabella Vitlin-Stein, Lynn Gitlow, Brianna Fusco, Sabrina Pathammavong, Colleen Rajotte

{"title":"A survey of the assistive technology experience of older adults in Tompkins County, NY.","authors":"Isabella Vitlin-Stein, Lynn Gitlow, Brianna Fusco, Sabrina Pathammavong, Colleen Rajotte","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2330086","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2330086","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To understand the assistive product (AP) related needs, unmet needs, demands and barriers of older adults (OA) this study addresses older adults in Tompkins County, NY.Methods: This quantitative cross-sectional descriptive research study used the World Health Organization's rapid Assistive Technology Assessment (rATA). A convenience sample of adults 65 or older in Tompkins County, NY. were surveyed to understand their need for AP, access to it and satisfaction with it.Results: The mean age of the 102 respondents was 73 (SD=6.91). Ninety-five % of participants reported currently using an AP. The findings reveal that while OA are using AP in their everyday lives, barriers to getting the AP that they need remain. While 49% of participants had difficulty with their cognition, the use of AP for cognitive support was only reported by 10 % of the participants. Additionally, there are many different types of AP being used by older adults. These products not only assist users with impairments included on the survey such as hearing, vision, mobility, etc. but with other concerns such as comfort, safety, and injury prevention. One limitation of our study was that we utilized a convenience snowball method to recruit participants in a local area and thus the findings cannot be generalized beyond the study.Conclusion: OA identify both the need for AP that they do not have and a variety of barriers including lack of knowledge and funding for AP that interferes with their obtaining it. Ongoing research is needed to further understand the AT related needs of this growing population as there are many different areas in rehabilitation where work is needed to increase access to AP.","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140159326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Benefits and challenges of using assistive technology in the education and rehabilitation of Individuals with visual impairments. 在视力障碍者的教育和康复中使用辅助技术的益处和挑战。

IF 1.9 4区医学

Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-04-29 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2024.2344802

Sonja Alimović

{"title":"Benefits and challenges of using assistive technology in the education and rehabilitation of Individuals with visual impairments.","authors":"Sonja Alimović","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2344802","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2344802","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Individuals with visual impairments use assistive technology in various aspects of life. Professionals who work with visually impaired people need to know about assistive technologies. The purpose of this study was to analyse the benefits and challenges of assistive technologies by assessing the degree of satisfaction with assistive technologies in different life situations expressed both by users and by professionals.Materials and methods: Data were collected from 36 individuals with visual impairments and 27 professionals using online questionnaires. Further information was obtained from five individuals with visual impairments through focus group interviews.Results: The results show that 26 (72.2%) individuals with visual impairments and almost all professionals (N = 25; 92.6%) acknowledge the benefits of using assistive technology. They recognise the importance of assistive technology in independent living for individuals with visual impairments. However, 27 (75%) individuals with visual impairment and 26 (96.3%) professionals consider financial constraints to be the biggest problem.Conclusion: More cost-effective technologies need to be developed, and social policies and opportunities created so that every individual with visual impairment can obtain assistive technologies that meet their needs. This would increase the independence of individuals with visual impairments in all areas of life.","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140865408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Experiences of children with congenital Zika syndrome while using motorized mobility: a qualitative study using the photovoice method. 先天性寨卡综合征患儿在使用电动助行器时的经历：一项采用摄影 "选择 "法进行的定性研究。

IF 1.9 4区医学

Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-07 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2024.2348071

Amanda Spínola Barreto, Jean Bendito Felix, Heather Feldner, Mara Terezinha Figueiredo, Gaby Kelly Macedo, Dinara Nascimento Coutinho, Maria do Socorro Gadelha, Karolinne Monteiro, Egmar Longo

{"title":"Experiences of children with congenital Zika syndrome while using motorized mobility: a qualitative study using the photovoice method.","authors":"Amanda Spínola Barreto, Jean Bendito Felix, Heather Feldner, Mara Terezinha Figueiredo, Gaby Kelly Macedo, Dinara Nascimento Coutinho, Maria do Socorro Gadelha, Karolinne Monteiro, Egmar Longo","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2348071","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2348071","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: The congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS) often leads to severe motor impairment in affected children, making independent walking unlikely. Early introduction of motorized mobility through ride-on cars has been recommended for young children with severe motor impairment, enabling independent movement in various environments. This study aims to explore mothers' perceptions of their children's experiences while using ride-on cars at home and in the community, focusing on children with CZS.Methods: This is a qualitative and descriptive study design using the Photovoice method. Four mothers of children with CZS, participating in the 'Go Zika Go' intervention project, were included. The research involved the following six steps: 1) Presentation of guide questions and Photovoice training; 2) Participants capturing photos; 3) Individual interviews to contextualize the photos; 4) Transcription and data analysis using thematic analysis principles; 5) Validation of analyses by mothers; and 6) Exhibition of photos to the community.Results: The mothers and researchers selected the 21 most relevant photographs, which revealed five main themes related to the use of motorized ride-on cars: 1) Experiences of participation; 2) Independence in mobility; 3) Characteristics of mobility devices; 4) Family support; and 5) Accessibility of the environment.Conclusion: The narratives provided by participants, along with photographs depicting the daily lives of children with CZS, shed light on aspects of functionality, autonomy, and participation. The use of these devices contributes to overall equity, breaking down social and cultural barriers and enabling children with disabilities to be seen as equals by their peers.","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140877659","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The extended impact of co-designed personalised aids for people living with chronic conditions: an exploratory study in a healthcare setting. 共同设计的个性化辅助工具对慢性病患者的扩展影响：一项在医疗机构开展的探索性研究。

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Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-09 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2024.2341844

Jonathan Howard, Zoe Fisher, Lorna H Tasker, Jeremy Tree

{"title":"The extended impact of co-designed personalised aids for people living with chronic conditions: an exploratory study in a healthcare setting.","authors":"Jonathan Howard, Zoe Fisher, Lorna H Tasker, Jeremy Tree","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2341844","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2341844","url":null,"abstract":"Assistive technology has great potential to help individuals living with chronic health conditions, however devices often fail to align with the unique requirements of users. These results in device abandonment and missed opportunities to benefit people. This exploratory study aims to evaluate the short and longer-term satisfaction, psychological benefit, use and resources involved in co-designed customised assistive devices within a current healthcare service. Individuals with chronic health conditions identified daily living challenges. Eleven individuals completed the trial and were involved throughout the design process. Outcome measures evaluated the impact of the devices provided, healthcare utilisation, help required, and resources used. Nineteen custom assistive devices were produced for twenty-four challenges in daily living identified. At 3-months, eighteen devices were still being used. Daily challenges had become easier for individuals to complete and required less help from informal carers. Individuals were satisfied with the devices and service provided. Improvements in competence, adaptability and self-esteem were sustained long-term. The average clinician's time required to produce a device was 5 h 55 min, with an average cost of £203.79. People with chronic conditions were able to benefit from the co-design process resulting in satisfaction and long-term utilisation of the device, and positive psycho-social benefits. The costs associated with embedding this approach in a healthcare service were calculated. Scaling up the co-design process reduced the associated costs per device compared to previous work. Further work is required to evaluate co-designing across larger samples and explore opportunities to further improve the cost-efficiency.","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140898815","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Relationship between employment and adaptive video gaming in individuals with physical disabilities. 肢体残疾人就业与适应性视频游戏之间的关系。

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Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-04-09 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2024.2339427

Drew H Redepenning, Mitch Bell, Oluwasanmi Adenaiye, Brad E Dicianno

{"title":"Relationship between employment and adaptive video gaming in individuals with physical disabilities.","authors":"Drew H Redepenning, Mitch Bell, Oluwasanmi Adenaiye, Brad E Dicianno","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2339427","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2339427","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess employment characteristics of individuals with physical disabilities who currently participate in adaptive gaming and determine if there is a positive association between adaptive gaming and employment.Materials and methods: A survey was administered to individuals with disabilities who currently use adaptive video gaming equipment to gather information on demographics, gaming habits, employment characteristics, and subjective benefits of gaming on employment.Results: The study included 606 participants. Over 57% of participants reported full-time or part-time employment. Nearly half of the participants reported using their equipment either most or all of the time to complete tasks related to work. Participants using their equipment to complete work tasks most or all of the time were more likely to be employed full-time (p = 0.0021). Over 75% of participants reported subjective benefits of adaptive video gaming on their employment.Conclusion: Participants in this study had higher rates of employment compared to national averages for individuals with physical disabilities. More frequent use of adaptive gaming equipment for work was associated with a higher likeliness of full-time employment. Most participants who were employed reported subjective benefits of adaptive gaming on employment through improvements in mental health, physical function, and cognition.","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140874904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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