Jane E Hopkins, Ella T Selby, Rajat K Shandal, Noah Martin, Martin Ferguson-Pell, Emily Armstrong
{"title":"The effects of the SmartDrive on fostering participatory opportunities for manual wheelchair users: a qualitative exploration.","authors":"Jane E Hopkins, Ella T Selby, Rajat K Shandal, Noah Martin, Martin Ferguson-Pell, Emily Armstrong","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2025.2488387","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2025.2488387","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective of this study was to understand the impact of the SmartDrive (SD) on the lived experiences of manual wheelchair users (MWUs) in Edmonton Alberta, Canada. To accomplish this, we conducted individual semi-structured interviews following each study phase on 19 participants (20-70 y) who identified as either full-time or part-time manual wheelchair users, followed by thematic analysis using a hybrid deductive-inductive approach. We identified 3 major themes characterizing participant's experiences with the SmartDrive. (1) Facilitating experiences: Participants were able to access experiences through increased independence which strengthened personal relationships as well as transformed societal perceptions with the use of the SmartDrive. (2) Dimensions of Health: Participants were able to holistically improve their health and wellbeing in physical, emotional, and social realms through opportunities created by the SmartDrive. (3) Actual Value: Participants identified the primary economic barrier concerning the price of the SmartDrive in addition to expenses accumulated through living with a disability. In conclusion, SmartDrive has potential to improve the lived experiences of manual wheelchair users by enabling independent access to participation in order to improve overall health and connections within society, but is restricted by the economic barriers concerning the cost.</p><p><strong>Clinical trial registration: </strong>This study was registered with clinicaltrials.gov and NCTRC (Registration Number NCT04973059).</p>","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143804482","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}
{"title":"Retrofit or misfit? Exploring the impact of bathroom microenvironments on older adults with functional limitations in retrofitted senior living facilities.","authors":"Shi Yin Chee","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2025.2489787","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2025.2489787","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>How well can older adults adapt to retrofitted spaces that were never designed to meet their evolving needs? Retrofitted senior living facilities often magnify safety risks that purpose-built environments are specifically designed to mitigate, forcing older adults with functional limitations to contend with bathroom spaces ill-suited to their needs. Among these, bathroom microenvironments stand out as critical zones of vulnerability, warranting immediate investigation.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study explored the lived experiences of older adults with functional limitations in retrofitted senior living facilities, specifically focusing on how bathroom microenvironments unique to these settings impact their safety, autonomy, and fall risks.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 older adults in four urban senior living facilities. Moustakas' transcendental phenomenology and the Modified Stevick-Colaizzi-Keen method were employed to analyze the data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four primary themes emerged: navigating bathroom barriers, psychological strain in daily navigation, safety through adaptation, and economic and cultural barriers to bathroom safety. The findings expose a stark reality: retrofitted senior living facilities frequently fail to meet the safety and accessibility needs of older adults, forcing them to adapt to spaces that compromise both their dignity and independence.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These systemic shortcomings in bathroom microenvironments highlight a critical focus for retrofitting efforts: functionality, safety, and the evolving needs of older adults to create environments that promote autonomy and reduce fall risks. Anything less is not just a missed opportunity-it is a failure to respect the fundamental rights and well-being of an aging population.</p>","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143796770","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}
Donggui You, Saiful Hasley Ramli, Rahimah Ibrahim, Muhammad Hibatullah Romli, Qingqing Chu, Xinxin Yu, Ziming Li
{"title":"Rehabilitation playthings design to promote positive emotions among people living with Alzheimer's Disease: a conceptual synthesis.","authors":"Donggui You, Saiful Hasley Ramli, Rahimah Ibrahim, Muhammad Hibatullah Romli, Qingqing Chu, Xinxin Yu, Ziming Li","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2025.2484624","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2025.2484624","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> Cognitive decline and social isolation pose significant challenges to the well-being of people with Alzheimer's disease (AD). While recreational activities and rehabilitation playthings (RPTs) have demonstrated benefits in fostering positive emotions among this population, there remains a scarcity of playthings specifically designed to address their unique needs. This study aims to develop a conceptual framework for RPTs design to enhance emotional well-being in people living with AD.</p><p><p><b>Materials and Methods</b>: Guided by research question construct classification, this study identified three key research questions. A systematic literature review was conducted using Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed to address these questions. Selected articles were evaluated based on their relevance to RPTs and their focus on improving social engagement and positive emotions in individuals with AD.</p><p><p><b>Results</b>: Through meticulous review and analysis, fifty-seven articles were selected and systematically categorized into sub-themes include: types of RPTs, meaningful activities associated with RPTs, design characteristics, and design principles and strategies. The results are further synthesized to formulate a potential theoretical proposition for future investigation.</p><p><p><b>Conclusion</b>: The proposed conceptual framework recommends that by integrating positive emotion design, compassionate design, co-creation, and suitable play experiences in RPTs design could preserve personhood and elicit positive emotions among people living with AD.</p>","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143804480","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}
{"title":"ChatGPT for speech-impaired assistance.","authors":"Veenadhari Bhamidipaty, Bhuvan Botchu, Durgananda Lahari Bhamidipaty, Indira Guntoory, Karthikeyan P Iyengar","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2025.2483300","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2025.2483300","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: Speech and language impairments, though often used interchangeably, are two very distinct types of challenges. A speech impairment may lead to impaired ability to produce speech sounds whilst communication may be affected due to lack of fluency or articulation of words. Consequently this may affect a person's ability to articulate may affect academic achievement, social development and progress in life. ChatGPT (Generative Pretrained Transformer) is an open access AI (Artificial Intelligence) tool developed by Open AI® based on Large language models (LLMs) with the ability to respond to human prompts to generate texts using Supervised and Unsupervised Machine Learning (ML) Algorithms. This article explores the current role and future perspectives of ChatGPT AI Tool for Speech-Impaired Assistance.</p><p><p><b>Methods</b>: A cumulative search strategy using databases of PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus and grey literature was conducted to generate this narrative review.</p><p><p><b>Results</b>: A spectrum of Enabling Technologies for Speech & Language Impairment have been explored. Augmentative and Alternative Communication technology (AAC), Integration with Neuroprosthesis technology and Speech therapy applications offer considerable potential to aid speech and language impaired individuals.</p><p><p><b>Conclusion</b>: Current applications of AI, ChatGPT and other LLM's offer promising solutions in enhancing communication in people affected by Speech and Language impairment. However, further research and development is required to ensure affordability, accessibility and authenticity of these AI Tools in clinical Practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143774507","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}
David Silvera-Tawil, Liesel Higgins, Katie Packer, Andrew A Bayor, Janine G Walker, Jane Li, Philippa Niven, Sankalp Khanna, Josh Byrnes, DanaKai Bradford, Jill Freyne
{"title":"AI-enabled AT Framework: a principles-based approach to emerging assistive technology.","authors":"David Silvera-Tawil, Liesel Higgins, Katie Packer, Andrew A Bayor, Janine G Walker, Jane Li, Philippa Niven, Sankalp Khanna, Josh Byrnes, DanaKai Bradford, Jill Freyne","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2025.2479838","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2025.2479838","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> Assistive Technology (AT) is an umbrella term that describes the combination of devices and services used by individuals with a disability to perform tasks that might otherwise be difficult or impossible to complete due to their disability. Increasingly, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used in the development of innovative AT. Given the diverse applications of AI and the unique needs of people with disability, a practical approach that facilitates informed decision-making for all stakeholders while supporting choice and control for people with disability, in the AI-enabled AT space, is essential. This paper presents the ''AI-enabled AT Framework'', a tool that aims to facilitate effective decision-making, development, and assessment of AI-enabled AT.</p><p><p><b>Materials and Methods:</b> The framework was co-designed through a participatory research approach, engaging key stakeholders, including people with disabilities, carers and support people, AI and AT industry representatives, government bodies, and researchers. A multi-stage process was employed, including literature review, interviews, focus groups, and industry workshops.</p><p><p><b>Results:</b> The AI-enabled AT Framework provides a structured, person-centered approach for assessing AI-enabled AT, incorporating six core domains: user experience, privacy and security, quality, safety, relative value, and human rights. It supports decision-making for stakeholders by providing clear evaluation criteria to assess AI-enabled AT. The framework highlights the importance of ongoing stakeholder engagement and outlines a roadmap for implementation, refinement, and adoption.</p><p><p><b>Conclusion:</b> The AI-enabled AT Framework offers a practical tool to enhance decision-making in the development, evaluation, and deployment of AI-enabled AT. By emphasizing co-design and stakeholder engagement, it promotes ethical, effective, and user-centered AI applications. Future research should focus on framework validation, implementation strategies, and addressing emerging challenges in AI-enabled AT adoption.</p>","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-20"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143765398","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}
Leslie Mumford, Denise Guerriere, Sarah C House, Tom Chau
{"title":"The usability of a wireless vocal fold vibration switch for individuals with complex communication needs: a caregiver-inclusive iterative home-based evaluation.","authors":"Leslie Mumford, Denise Guerriere, Sarah C House, Tom Chau","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2405893","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2405893","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> A vocal fold vibration switch is a type of access technology that detects voluntary vibrations of the vocal cords. In two sequential usability studies, we evaluated successive prototypes of a novel wireless vocal fold vibration switch.</p><p><p><b>Methods:</b> Each usability study enroled 7 dyads consisting of individuals with complex communication needs and their caregivers. Each study entailed a 2-week period of independent home use flanked by initial and final usability tests. Each usability test comprised nine tasks including donning and configuration of the switch, connecting it to other devices, and actual activation of the switch. Perceived task difficulty was measured <i>via</i> nine 21-point scales, while caregiver impressions were captured through open-ended questions, both encapsulated within a usability questionnaire. Caregivers described their experience in an open-ended interview in the second usability study.</p><p><p><b>Results:</b> Perceived task difficulty was uniformly low with both prototypes. The vast majority of tasks could be completed either independently or with hints. A small number of contraindications for use were identified with the second prototype, which included episodes of dystonia and heavy breathing, and some aspects of the physical design and robustness were flagged as needing further improvement.</p><p><p><b>Conclusions:</b> The overall qualitative feedback was overwhelmingly positive with caregivers generally desiring to keep and eager to recommend the device to others. Additionally, caregivers expressed that the vocal fold vibration switch expanded the switch user's capabilities, and they foresaw applications beyond the study setting. Overall, our findings suggest that the wireless vocal fold vibration switch is useable in the home setting.</p>","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"699-707"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142337026","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}
{"title":"Outcome measurement of cognitive impairment and dementia in serious digital games: a scoping review.","authors":"Verity Longley, Jordan Wilkey, Carol Opdebeeck","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2405894","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2405894","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Dementia prevalence is increasing worldwide. With the emergence of digital rehabilitation, serious digital games are a potential tool to maintain and monitor function in people living with dementia. It is unclear however whether games can measure changes in cognition. We conducted a scoping review to identify the types of outcomes measured in studies of serious digital games for people with dementia and cognitive impairment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We included primary research of any design including adults with cognitive impairment arising from dementia or another health condition; reported data about use of serious digital games; and included any cognitive outcome. We searched Medline (<i>via</i> EBSCO), PsycInfo, CINAHL, Web of Science, from inception to 4th March 2024 and extracted study characteristics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We reviewed 5899 titles, including 25 full text studies. We found heterogeneity in domains and measures used: global cognition (<i>n</i> = 15), specific cognitive processes (<i>n</i> = 13), motor function (<i>n</i> = 5), mood (<i>n</i> = 6), activities of daily living (<i>n</i> = 5), physiological processes (<i>n</i> = 4) and quality of life (<i>n</i> = 2). Use of outcome measurement tools was inconsistent; the most frequently used measures were the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (<i>n</i> = 8), the Mini-Mental State Examination (<i>n</i> = 7), and the Trail Making Test (<i>n</i> = 7). Nine studies used in-game measures, most of which were related to game performance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We found very few studies with assessment of cognition within the game. Studies of serious games for people with dementia and cognitive impairment should develop digital outcome tools based on recommendations in Core Outcome Sets, to increase consistency between studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"499-509"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142298722","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}
Toni Van Denend, Sahel Moein, Patrick Niec, Elizabeth W Peterson, John Morris, Deborah Backus, Jacob J Sosnoff, Amelia Brunskill, Lina Hawari, Laura A Rice
{"title":"mHealth learning strategies to support behaviour change in individuals using wheelchairs and/or scooters: a systematic review.","authors":"Toni Van Denend, Sahel Moein, Patrick Niec, Elizabeth W Peterson, John Morris, Deborah Backus, Jacob J Sosnoff, Amelia Brunskill, Lina Hawari, Laura A Rice","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2394814","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2394814","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this systematic review of the literature is to build understanding of the key elements and recommendations for the design of mHealth technology for individuals using wheelchairs and/or scooters and identify key features associated with the use of mHealth to support healthy behaviour changes for this population.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Eight major electronic databases were systematically searched to identify mobile health (mHealth) interventions, which targeted adult WC/S users. Independent reviewers used Endnote and Covidence to manage articles meeting review criteria and to exclude duplicates. A quality assessment was conducted on each included article.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nine articles describing studies with diverse study designs met criteria to be included in this review. Several interactive application intervention features, such as participant collaboration and goal setting, and key technical features to support mHealth app development and utilisation were identified. Results found intuitive and simple designs of mHealth apps, with the ability to customise to support learning styles and preferences, support usability and acceptability by participants.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>More research is needed to evaluate best practices to support initial training of end-users, mHealth apps' ability to support long-term behaviour change and maintenance, and the understanding of active ingredients in complex interventions that include mHealth apps. Both interactive mHealth application intervention and technical features support healthy behaviour change among individuals using wheelchairs and scooters.</p>","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"510-520"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142082186","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}
Elena Castro Martínez, Eulàlia Hernández Encuentra, Modesta Pousada Fernández
{"title":"Voice assistants' influence on loneliness in older adults: a systematic review.","authors":"Elena Castro Martínez, Eulàlia Hernández Encuentra, Modesta Pousada Fernández","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2397030","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2397030","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> This review aims to examine how the use of voice assistants influences loneliness in older adults.</p><p><p><b>Materials and methods:</b> This study follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Databases such as CINAHL, APA PsycINFO, MEDLINE, PubMed, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Scopus, SciELO, Google Scholar, and IEEE Xplore were used. We implemented search strategies in English to locate studies published between January 2010 and January 2023, including those examining the impact of voice assistant usage on loneliness in older adults. Descriptive information was examined, assessing its quality with the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool.</p><p><p><b>Results:</b> A total of 499 studies were yielded from the initial search, with 13 included in the final analysis. Positive outcomes in reducing loneliness were reported in 84.6% of these studies. There was a prevalence of quasi-experimental studies, alongside heterogeneous measurement instruments, scarce use of standardized tests, and small samples predominantly consisting of women. Commercial voice assistants were the most commonly utilized.</p><p><p><b>Conclusions:</b> Voice assistants show potential in mitigating feelings of loneliness in older adults. Adequate training and adaptation to specific needs seem essential to maximize their effectiveness. In particular, voice assistants available in the consumer market hold significant potential in this area. Further research is necessary to comprehend their impact, encompassing potential risks and ethical considerations.</p>","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"521-535"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142113482","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}
Ellen Backman, Carmela Miniscalco, Gunilla Thunberg
{"title":"Introducing a self-managed early communication resource for parents - A mixed methods feasibility study of the Swedish \"ComAlong online\".","authors":"Ellen Backman, Carmela Miniscalco, Gunilla Thunberg","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2398606","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17483107.2024.2398606","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Web-based programmes offer parents of children with communication difficulties promising access to parent-mediated, early interventions. However, empirical evaluations of such programmes are limited. This study focused on parents and used mixed methods to examine the feasibility of ComAlong online.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>ComAlong online is a Swedish, self-managed web-resource teaching parents supportive strategies to promote child communication. Data of different types were collected from a total of 71 parents: ten individual parent interviews, 21 pre-questionnaires and 10 post-questionnaires, and finally 50 anonymous digital evaluation surveys. Descriptive statistics and deductive qualitative content analysis were used.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings indicate that parents perceived improved child communication and own competence after using the ComAlong online. The most valued parts included podcasts with experts and videos of parent-child interaction. Parents reported that the resource was easy to use, but they wanted to have gained access to the resource when the child was younger. Suggestions for changes included adding a chat function with experts, a parent net forum, and the possibility of creating personalised playlists of videos and podcasts. Evaluation of the research process revealed difficulties in recruiting parents from local child healthcare services and parents of children not yet with a diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study supports the potential for self-managed, web-based resources to disseminate evidence-based parent training for supporting early communication development. Importantly, parents lack individual guidance from experts and contact with other parents. Also, measures need to be made to disseminate the resources within local child healthcare services.</p>","PeriodicalId":47806,"journal":{"name":"Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"598-610"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142298721","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}