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Enhancing daily living through Extended Reality: a systematic literature review for disability support. 通过扩展现实增强日常生活:残疾支持的系统文献综述。
IF 2.2 4区 医学
Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2026-05-08 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2026.2664018
Luís Fernando de Souza Cardoso, Ezequiel Roberto Zorzal
{"title":"Enhancing daily living through Extended Reality: a systematic literature review for disability support.","authors":"Luís Fernando de Souza Cardoso, Ezequiel Roberto Zorzal","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2026.2664018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2026.2664018","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Extended Reality (XR) technologies offer growing potential to support accessibility and inclusion for individuals with disabilities. While XR has been widely applied in rehabilitation, its role in assisting daily tasks remains underexplored. This study aims to systematically examine how XR can enhance autonomy and inclusion in everyday life for people with disabilities. A systematic review was conducted using PRISMA methodology. Peer-reviewed articles published through August 2025 were selected from Scopus, IEEE, Embase, and PMC. Inclusion criteria focused on XR interventions aimed at assisting individuals with disabilities in performing daily activities. XR applications demonstrated strong potential to enhance independence, skill development, and social participation across areas such as navigation, vocational training, education, and communication. Positive user feedback was common, especially for systems offering personalisation and adaptability. However, limitations were also noted, including high hardware costs, lack of inclusive design, limited personalisation, and insufficient long-term validation. XR technologies can effectively enhance daily living for individuals with disabilities, but their broader impact depends on overcoming persistent barriers in accessibility, cost, and scalability. Future development should focus on adaptive, user-centered solutions that are inclusive, affordable, and validated in real-world contexts.</p>","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-20"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147857489","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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A low-cost real-time embedded EOG-based assistive mobility system for individuals with motor function disorders. 为运动功能障碍患者设计的低成本实时嵌入式eog辅助行动系统。
IF 2.2 4区 医学
Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2026-05-07 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2026.2665821
Preetha S, Sasikala M, Mohanavelu K
{"title":"A low-cost real-time embedded EOG-based assistive mobility system for individuals with motor function disorders.","authors":"Preetha S, Sasikala M, Mohanavelu K","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2026.2665821","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2026.2665821","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Motor function disorders profoundly affect physical mobility and emotional well-being, often resulting in dependence on assistive care. Since eye movements remain largely unaffected, they play a vital role in enabling communication and control. Electrooculography (EOG), which records eye movements within the 0.5-40 Hz range, has significant potential for enhancing human-computer interaction (HCI). This study aimed to develop a real-time, low-cost EOG-based assistive device to support individuals with motor impairments, including stroke survivors and amputees. A two-channel EOG-based assistive device was designed and implemented. EOG signals corresponding to specific eye movements were recorded from both able-bodied and disabled participants. The system incorporated a designed amplifier and an ESP32 microcontroller for on-board signal processing. Preprocessing steps included powerline noise removal, smoothing, and mean subtraction. A lightweight, subject-specific threshold-based classifier was employed to achieve efficient and accurate classification suitable for embedded deployment. The proposed system achieved an average accuracy of 100% for healthy participants and 99.2% for disabled participants. The mean response times (RTs) were 2.03 and 2.04 s, while the corresponding information transfer rates (ITRs) were 136.04 and 132.89 bits/min. User feedback highlighted the system's ease of use, safety, and comfort. Classified eye movements and blinks were successfully mapped to wheelchair navigation commands, enabling intuitive mobility control. This portable, real-time, EOG-based system provides a practical and effective mobility solution for individuals with severe motor disabilities. Its low-cost and reliable design makes it especially suitable for deployment in low-resource environments, offering a pathway towards inclusive and accessible assistive technologies.HighlightsDeveloped a two-channel real-time electrooculography (EOG) mobility-assistive device for individuals with motor function disorders, utilising a custom amplifier and ESP32 microcontroller for signal processing and wheelchair control.Classified eye movements and blinks for wheelchair navigation, ensuring ease of use, safety, and comfort, making it suitable for low-resource settings.Achieved 100% accuracy for healthy subjects and 99.2% for disabled subjects, with response times of 2.03s and 2.04s, respectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844608","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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Global trajectories of ICF research (2015-2025): a bibliometric synthesis of trends, innovations, and equity-driven paradigms. ICF研究的全球轨迹(2015-2025):趋势、创新和公平驱动范式的文献计量综合。
IF 2.2 4区 医学
Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2026-05-06 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2026.2660834
Yuling Duan, Zhengqi Han, Xiaofei Liu, Tiantong Yang
{"title":"Global trajectories of ICF research (2015-2025): a bibliometric synthesis of trends, innovations, and equity-driven paradigms.","authors":"Yuling Duan, Zhengqi Han, Xiaofei Liu, Tiantong Yang","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2026.2660834","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2026.2660834","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> This study provided a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research related to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) covering the years 2015 to 2025, using data sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection. <b>Methods:</b> By employing analytical tools such as VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and Bibliometrix, we examined a total of 3,193 publications to identify trends, collaborations, and the evolution of themes within this field. <b>Results:</b> Our key findings indicate a significant 32.2% increase in annual publications from 2020 to 2024. Our bibliometric analysis highlights the significance of influential journals and authors, underscoring the critical of interdisciplinary collaboration and methodological rigor in advancing research. The thematic evolution observed in the literature shows a transition from studies focused on specific conditions to more comprehensive frameworks that prioritize participation, quality of life, and the integration of technology, with a pronounced and growing emphasis on Assistive Technology,as a key environmental facilitator within the ICF model. Notably, high-impact publications by Cesari et al in 2018 and Cieza et al in 2019 have influenced scholarly discourse connecting clinical practice with policy implications, while thematic mapping has identified \"disability\" as a pivotal theme driving research in this area. Looking ahead, future research should focus on underrepresented populations, conduct longitudinal studies, and explore the integration of digital health solutions to enhance the real-world impact of findings in this critical field.<b>Conclusion:</b> This study underscores the ICF's transformative potential as a comprehensive biopsychosocial framework. Standardizing disability assessment through the ICF promotes equity and interdisciplinary collaboration, while ongoing research increasingly provides evidence to inform practice, with potential to contribute to global health equity and functional outcomes for people with disabilities.</p>","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-22"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844051","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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Impact of adapted folk games on activity and participation in individuals with cerebral palsy - an exploratory proof of concept study. 改编的民间游戏对脑瘫患者活动和参与的影响-概念研究的探索性证明。
IF 2.2 4区 医学
Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2026-05-06 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2026.2667442
Mansoor Rahman A, Jagadish Kumar, Kavitha Raja
{"title":"Impact of adapted folk games on activity and participation in individuals with cerebral palsy - an exploratory proof of concept study.","authors":"Mansoor Rahman A, Jagadish Kumar, Kavitha Raja","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2026.2667442","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2026.2667442","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This exploratory study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary impact of adapted traditional Indian folk games on physical activity (PA) and participation in individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) in low-resource settings.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A two-phase exploratory design was employed. Phase I involved the systematic adaptation of traditional games (e.g. <i>THOTTATUM, GUTTE</i>) using the CHANGE IT framework, tailoring equipment and rules to functional levels (GMFCS I-IV). In Phase II, 36 participants with CP (GMFCS I-IV) underwent a structured intervention using these adapted games. Outcome measures included are Brockport Physical Fitness [BPFT], Gross Motor Function Measure 88 and a functional HRQoL questionnaire covering physical, emotional, social, and school domains.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Post-intervention analysis of the total cohort showed significant improvements in handgrip strength and skinfold measurement. Significant positive shifts were observed in HRQoL domains, specifically physical (<i>p</i> < 0.05), emotional (<i>p</i> < 0.05), and school functioning. Qualitative feedback from parents and teachers corroborated these findings, noting improved activities of daily living (e.g. buttoning, brushing) and social interaction. Subgroup analysis indicated that while all levels benefitted, those at GMFCS Levels I-III showed the most pronounced gains in motor-related tasks.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Adapted traditional folk games serve as a feasible, culturally relevant, and cost-effective form of assistive technology and rehabilitation. This approach effectively bridges the gap in accessible physical education for individuals with CP in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC's), providing a scalable model for inclusive activity and participation.</p>","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844105","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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Independence, inclusion, and uncertainty: voices of caregivers of youth with CHARGE syndrome on assistive technology and virtual reality. 独立、包容与不确定性:CHARGE综合征青少年照顾者对辅助技术和虚拟现实的看法
IF 2.2 4区 医学
Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2026-05-06 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2026.2667443
Pamela Beach, Samantha Leung, Afeez Hazzan, Lauren Lieberman, Nicole Ness
{"title":"Independence, inclusion, and uncertainty: voices of caregivers of youth with CHARGE syndrome on assistive technology and virtual reality.","authors":"Pamela Beach, Samantha Leung, Afeez Hazzan, Lauren Lieberman, Nicole Ness","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2026.2667443","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2026.2667443","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Family caregivers play a critical role in supporting youth with CHARGE syndrome, yet little is known about how they perceive and evaluate emerging assistive technologies such as virtual reality. This study explored caregiver perspectives to better understand how technology is conceptualised, the types of exposure families have experienced, and the perceived benefits and concerns that shape adoption.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Semi‑structured interviews were conducted with thirteen caregivers of young adults with CHARGE syndrome during the 16th International CHARGE Syndrome Conference in July 2025. Using qualitative descriptive methodology, transcripts were analysed to identify themes related to caregiver decision‑making, sensory and physical considerations, and the broader context in which assistive technology use is negotiated.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Caregivers described assistive technology in diverse ways, ranging from \"fake\" or entertainment‑based to culturally enriching and potentially educational. Most reported limited exposure, often through arcades or school programs, which shaped cautious attitudes towards adoption. While caregivers anticipated benefits such as increased independence, skill‑building, and social participation, they also expressed concerns about sensory overload, headset comfort, cost, and accessibility. Decision‑making was influenced by practical constraints, philosophical beliefs, and the perceived balance between caregiver burden and child autonomy.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings highlight the complexity of caregiver perspectives on assistive technology for youth with CHARGE syndrome. Understanding how caregivers conceptualise, experience, and weigh benefits against concerns can inform the design and dissemination of technologies that are responsive to family needs. These insights provide a foundation for future research and development aimed at enhancing accessibility and supporting caregiver decision‑making.</p>","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844094","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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Braille AI: a convolutional neural network-based mobile application for bidirectional Braille translation in Spanish. 盲文AI:一个基于卷积神经网络的移动应用程序,用于西班牙文的双向盲文翻译。
IF 2.2 4区 医学
Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2026-05-06 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2026.2661309
Kevin Y Fuentes-García, Erick E Guerrero-Zorza, Héctor M Manzanilla-Granados, Martha R Cordero-López, Marco Antonio Dorantes González
{"title":"Braille AI: a convolutional neural network-based mobile application for bidirectional Braille translation in Spanish.","authors":"Kevin Y Fuentes-García, Erick E Guerrero-Zorza, Héctor M Manzanilla-Granados, Martha R Cordero-López, Marco Antonio Dorantes González","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2026.2661309","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2026.2661309","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Students with visual impairments face significant educational barriers due to the limited availability of Braille-trained educators and accessible instructional materials. This study presents Braille AI, a native Android application designed to support bidirectional translation between Spanish text and Braille. <b>Materials and methods</b>: The application integrates two artificial intelligence models: YOLOv8 for Braille symbol detection and a convolutional neural network implemented with TensorFlow Lite for character classification. Public datasets, including Angelina, DSBI, and a Braille dataset from Kaggle, were used for model training. The system also generates visual guides for operating a Perkins Brailler machine to support educators with limited Braille knowledge. <b>Results</b>: Functional evaluations were conducted with two teachers from the USAER 68 support unit. The symbol recognition model achieved an average accuracy of approximately 97%, while translation processing was completed in under five seconds. Participants reported improved accessibility, reduced preparation time, and greater confidence in supporting students with visual impairments.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Braille AI offers a portable and cost-effective tool for improving communication between sighted educators and blind students. The system demonstrates the potential of artificial intelligence to enhance inclusive education in Spanish-speaking contexts.</p>","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844622","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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Investigating navigational behavior of wheelchair users in an urban environment guided by a mobile geospatial assistive navigation technology. 在移动地理空间辅助导航技术引导下,调查轮椅使用者在城市环境中的导航行为。
IF 2.2 4区 医学
Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2026-05-05 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2026.2665326
Sanaz Azimi, Mir Abolfazl Mostafavi, Krista L Best, Aurélie Dommes, Angélique Montuwy
{"title":"Investigating navigational behavior of wheelchair users in an urban environment guided by a mobile geospatial assistive navigation technology.","authors":"Sanaz Azimi, Mir Abolfazl Mostafavi, Krista L Best, Aurélie Dommes, Angélique Montuwy","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2026.2665326","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2026.2665326","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Social participation among wheelchair users depends heavily on mobility. While assistive navigation technologies like Google Maps have reshaped urban mobility, they often overlook the specific needs of wheelchair users. This study aimed to explore how wheelchair users interact with urban environments while using an assistive navigation technology and find gaps in route instructions, in order to determine the key information components required for adapted route instructions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A mixed-methods, simultaneous quantitative-qualitative field study was conducted with nine manual wheelchair users (7 males and 2 females, aged 21 to 61 years) in Quebec City, Canada. Participants navigated a predefined route using Google Maps while wearing eye-tracking glasses. Their navigation and semi-structured interviews during navigation were recorded, and their route descriptions were finally collected. Analysis of participants' hesitation, confusion, stops, errors, visual behaviour, and perceptions was performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings revealed the need for more adapted instructions enriched with street-crossing and continuing-straight actions. The study emphasized the importance of alerts for accessibility and safety issues during wayfaring, and salient environmental objects to support orientation and route confirmation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Incorporating such information into adapted route instructions allows wheelchair users to anticipate route accessibility and salient environmental objects and focus on their surroundings rather than continuously checking cellphone and routes. This can improve their navigation experience and, ultimately, their social participation and quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-22"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844158","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 challenges to accessing assistive technologies among donors, vendors and consumers of assistive technologies in tanzania. 坦桑尼亚辅助技术捐助者、供应商和消费者在获取辅助技术方面面临的挑战。
IF 2.2 4区 医学
Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2026-05-05 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2026.2664017
Josephine C Ngonyani, Juliana Kamaghe
{"title":"The challenges to accessing assistive technologies among donors, vendors and consumers of assistive technologies in tanzania.","authors":"Josephine C Ngonyani, Juliana Kamaghe","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2026.2664017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2026.2664017","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose</b>: This study aimed to analyse the challenges of accessing assistive technology (AT) among donors, vendors, and consumers in Tanzania. <b>Materials and methods</b>: A Mixed study was conducted in Dar-es-Salaam with 207 respondents, including 200 consumers, five donors, and two vendors, selected purposively. Data collection methods included questionnaires, interviews, and observations. The data were analysed using Microsoft Forms and presented descriptively. <b>Results</b>: Findings revealed that AT is accessed through various channels such as word-of-mouth, social media, radio, television, brochures, and the internet. Some vendors brought products directly to consumers, while others relied on family members to assist with purchases. Despite these strategies, significant barriers exist. These include unreliable market information, price inflation due to middlemen, and issues with product obsolescence when items are not sold promptly. Advertising through media and hiring marketing teams were found to be costly and time-consuming. Additional challenges include the lack of accessible, centralised information, particularly on the locations of persons with disabilities (PWD) and the role of intermediary or \"bridge\" organisations that delay the process. These issues contribute to a mismatch between supply and demand: either high demand with limited supply or abundant supply with few consumers. <b>Conclusion</b>: The study concludes that existing methods for AT access lack reliable coordination among stakeholders. It further recommends establishing a centralised and coordinated system to improve access to accurate and timely information for all parties involved; donors, vendors, and consumers to ensure efficient and equitable distribution of AT in Tanzania.</p>","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844165","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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Pedalling towards inclusion and participation: learning from children and their parents about their experiences with adapted bikes. 向包容和参与方向骑行:向孩子和他们的父母学习他们使用改装自行车的经验。
IF 2.2 4区 医学
Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2026-05-04 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2026.2664789
Minoo Dabiri Golchin, McKenna Brown, Eve Alexiuk, Jacquie Ripat
{"title":"Pedalling towards inclusion and participation: learning from children and their parents about their experiences with adapted bikes.","authors":"Minoo Dabiri Golchin, McKenna Brown, Eve Alexiuk, Jacquie Ripat","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2026.2664789","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2026.2664789","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Social participation is significantly limited for children with neurodevelopmental conditions. Many social participation opportunities are derived from physical activities, which may be restricted for children with neurodevelopmental conditions. Adapted bikes play a crucial role in facilitating physical activity. This study aims to investigate the experience of children with neurodevelopmental conditions and the impact of adapted bike use on enabling physical activity and social participation.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A qualitative descriptive approach was used to examine the experiences of seven children aged 6 to 14 with neurodevelopmental conditions and their parents. We conducted semi-structured interviews with the seven child-parent dyads and analysed the data using reflexive thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Based on the analysis, five themes were identified and labelled as 1) Pedalling towards inclusion and participation 2) Gearing up, 3) Essential skills and gains from biking, 4) Riding on different paths, and 5) Resources for biking.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Adapted bikes can enhance inclusion and social participation. Achieving this requires a proper bike fit, the development of biking skills, consideration of bikers' diverse backgrounds and contexts, and access to necessary resources. By implementing these elements, more opportunities for social participation can be created and inclusion promoted.</p>","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844211","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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Use of gaming as an occupation in adults with upper limb impairment: a scoping review. 上肢损伤的成年人将游戏作为职业:范围回顾。
IF 2.2 4区 医学
Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2026-05-03 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2026.2662428
Marlies Wanasili, Vincent Crocher, Danielle Hitch, Anne Vu, Lana O'Neil, Marlena Klaic, Catherine M Said
{"title":"Use of gaming as an occupation in adults with upper limb impairment: a scoping review.","authors":"Marlies Wanasili, Vincent Crocher, Danielle Hitch, Anne Vu, Lana O'Neil, Marlena Klaic, Catherine M Said","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2026.2662428","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2026.2662428","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Gaming is a meaningful occupation for 3.3 billion people worldwide and is also used for upper limb rehabilitation. Yet, little is known regarding the use of gaming as a meaningful occupation for people with upper limb impairment. This scoping review thus explored the use of gaming through an occupational lens.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This scoping review was conducted using the Arksey and O'Malley framework and Joanna Briggs Institute scoping review methodology and protocol template. Medline, CINAHL, IEEE Xplore and Embase were searched for studies that included gaming as an intervention for people with upper limb impairment. Studies exploring occupation, occupational engagement, activity or participation were included.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 282 studies included, only 10 explored occupational engagement. Gaming was used predominantly for stroke populations (<i>n</i> = 237) and conducted in a hospital setting (<i>n</i> = 150). Across the studies, 157 systems were used, ranging from dedicated rehabilitation robots to commercial gaming systems, and 85 different activity and participation outcome measures were reported. Qualitative studies reported themes of peer socialisation and perceived upper limb improvement that fostered gaming use.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This review identified limited representation of gaming being utilised as a meaningful occupation for people with upper limb impairment. Given the importance of participating in meaningful occupations for people with upper limb disability, further research exploring the potential of gaming to promote occupational engagement is warranted.Implications for rehabilitationGaming could offer a meaningful occupation for people with upper limb impairment to enhance social connection and well-being in rehabilitation.Rehabilitation professionals should explore the role of gaming beyond therapeutic intervention, using outcome measures to assess occupational engagement.Research is needed to explore the long-term adoption and impact of gaming on participation.</p>","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147822263","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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