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A case study on RTLS deployment for the implementation of accessible cultural heritage experiences. 无障碍文化遗产体验的RTLS部署案例研究。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-10-15 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2025.2565704

Caitlin Kelly, Juan F Martinez, Hugh McCarthy

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A closer look at the role of caregivers in Co-designing everyday technology for autistic young adults: A scoping review. 仔细观察照顾者在共同设计自闭症年轻人日常技术中的作用：范围审查。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-10-13 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2025.2566844

Thijs Waardenburg, Maurice Magnée, Jan Pieter Teunisse, Mascha van der Voort, Jelle van Dijk

{"title":"A closer look at the role of caregivers in Co-designing everyday technology for autistic young adults: A scoping review.","authors":"Thijs Waardenburg, Maurice Magnée, Jan Pieter Teunisse, Mascha van der Voort, Jelle van Dijk","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2025.2566844","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2025.2566844","url":null,"abstract":"Assistive technologies designed through co-design hold promise for enhancing independence and quality of life for autistic people. By actively involving stakeholders in the development process, co-design improves the relevance of assistive technologies and empowers stakeholders by providing them with a greater sense of control. Although stakeholders are increasingly involved in co-design, the involvement of caregivers in the co-design of everyday technology, representing their own needs rather than solely representing autistic end-users, is limited, despite caregivers frequently interacting with these technologies. It is essential to incorporate their preferences and wishes into the design process. The purpose of this scoping review is to explore the role of caregivers in co-designing everyday technologies with autistic young adults, as reflected in the current literature. This research provides insights into the extent and way caregivers contribute to the co-design of everyday technologies. We systematically queried seven databases, which returned 863 records after removing duplicates. Guided by the PRISMA-ScR approach, we selected 28 studies. The findings indicate that caregivers are minimally involved in the co-design of everyday technologies. If they are involved at all, it is mainly as proxies for autistic people. Future research should involve caregivers as key stakeholders when co-designing everyday technology.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145281629","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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Multidisciplinary co-creation, design and clinical evaluation of a two-material 3D printed ankle-foot orthosis: Preliminary clinical findings in a case report of fibular hemimelia. 双材料3D打印踝足矫形器的多学科共同创造、设计和临床评估：腓骨偏瘫病例报告的初步临床结果。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-10-09 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2025.2570273

Helena Rico Pereira, Paula Agulheiro, Mafalda Pires, Bruno Soares, Cláudia Quaresma

{"title":"Multidisciplinary co-creation, design and clinical evaluation of a two-material 3D printed ankle-foot orthosis: Preliminary clinical findings in a case report of fibular hemimelia.","authors":"Helena Rico Pereira, Paula Agulheiro, Mafalda Pires, Bruno Soares, Cláudia Quaresma","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2025.2570273","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2025.2570273","url":null,"abstract":"Lower-limb orthoses are often either standardized, lacking personalization for individual clinical needs, or custom-made, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive for orthotists. To address this gap, this study proposes a co-creation methodology for developing a customized orthosis, integrating 3D scanning, computer-aided design (CAD), and 3D printing with feedback from both the clinical team and the patient's caregivers. The methodology was applied to a fibular hemimelia case study, where the orthosis was designed based on 3D scans and printed using two materials: thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) for flexibility and polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) for rigidity. Usability and satisfaction assessments were conducted using the System Usability Scale (SUS) and the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST 2.0). The orthosis met the clinical requirements, allowing the child to take a normal stride without discomfort (SUS: 92.5/100; QUEST 2.0: 4.2/5). Although the orthosis fractured at the ankle after a few hours of use, the study provided crucial insights for future design improvements. These findings highlight the utility of this co-creation approach in developing personalized orthotic models and demonstrate the advantages of using multi-material 3D printing to enhance orthosis functionality.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145259983","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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Access to assistive technology and related services in Latin American Countries: A systematic review. 拉丁美洲国家获得辅助技术和相关服务：系统审查。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-10-08 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2025.2565292

Rosanny Araysy Munoz Collado, Yun-Hwan Lee, JongBae Kim

{"title":"Access to assistive technology and related services in Latin American Countries: A systematic review.","authors":"Rosanny Araysy Munoz Collado, Yun-Hwan Lee, JongBae Kim","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2025.2565292","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2025.2565292","url":null,"abstract":"Assistive technology(AT) presents potential for the improvement of public health and the achievement of fundamental human rights, however the use and access to AT, especially in Latin American Countries is still a neglected field of research and practice. This study aims to systematically review the evidence on access to Assistive Technology and related services in Latin American Countries. Literature was searched in 5 web-based databases (EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science, LILACS and PUDMED). Studies carried out in Latin American countries addressing AT and its related services were included. The 33 included articles were primarily focused on service delivery, assistive device outcome and satisfaction, with only a few projects focusing on AT design, evaluation, provision and training. While some assistive devices (e.g. hearing aids, mobility aids, vision aids) are available in Latin American Countries, other aids designed to prevent impairment, disability, and other health outcomes, such as cognitive and augmentative communication devices, have received little attention. Despite the availability of some assistive devices, significant barriers to access persist, including limited awareness, insufficient training for professionals, and a lack of systematic, equitable approaches to provision.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145253765","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 effect of spinal orthoses on pain, kyphosis angle, balance, fall risk, and quality of life in older adults with hyperkyphosis: A systematic review. 脊柱矫形器对老年后凸过度患者疼痛、后凸角度、平衡、跌倒风险和生活质量的影响：一项系统综述。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-10-07 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2025.2565294

Zeinab Gasavi Nezhad, Steven A Gard, Mokhtar Arazpour

{"title":"The effect of spinal orthoses on pain, kyphosis angle, balance, fall risk, and quality of life in older adults with hyperkyphosis: A systematic review.","authors":"Zeinab Gasavi Nezhad, Steven A Gard, Mokhtar Arazpour","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2025.2565294","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2025.2565294","url":null,"abstract":"Hyperkyphosis, defined as excessive forward thoracic curvature, is associated with pain, impaired balance, increased fall risk, and reduced quality of life in older adults. Spinal orthoses have been proposed as a therapeutic option. This systematic review evaluated their effects on pain, kyphosis angle, balance, fall risk, and quality of life. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024607584) and followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Comprehensive searches of PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library up to November 2024 identified 16 eligible studies involving 757 participants and 13 orthosis types. Inclusion criteria covered clinical trials, cohort, cross-sectional, and observational studies in adults ≥60 years with hyperkyphosis, while surgical, pharmacological, and non-hyperkyphotic studies were excluded. Data were synthesized qualitatively, with balance outcomes classified as static or dynamic, and orthoses categorized by design and function. Risk of bias was assessed using PEDro and ROBINS-I. Findings suggest spinal orthoses, particularly semi-rigid devices, may reduce kyphosis angle, alleviate pain, enhance balance, and improve quality of life. Nonetheless, heterogeneity, limited blinding, and non-randomized designs reduce certainty. Further high-quality trials are warranted to strengthen evidence. No funding was received.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-27"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145245846","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 effect of 3D printed assistive technology intervention on the older adults' independence in activities of daily living: A single-group intervention study. 3D打印辅助技术干预对老年人日常生活自理能力的影响：单组干预研究

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-10-03 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2025.2566848

İrem Binici, Medine Nur Özata Değerli, Mustafa Cemali, Onur Altuntaş

{"title":"The effect of 3D printed assistive technology intervention on the older adults' independence in activities of daily living: A single-group intervention study.","authors":"İrem Binici, Medine Nur Özata Değerli, Mustafa Cemali, Onur Altuntaş","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2025.2566848","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2025.2566848","url":null,"abstract":"There is need for innovative approaches in the production of assistive devices. This study aimed to examine the effects of a Three-Dimensional (3D) Printed Assistive Technology Intervention. Twelve older adults (mean age of 67.83 ± 2.72 years) participated in the study. Assistive devices were designed using a 3D printer. The participants completed the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), the Functional Independence Measure (FIM), and the Lawton-Brody IADL scale. Also they completed the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to evaluate their satisfaction with the 3D printed assistive device. The participants' mean satisfaction score with the assistive devices was found to be 7.00 ± 1.12. After the intervention, significant improvements were observed in the COPM performance subscale (p = 0.016), the FIM motor subscale (p = 0.012), the FIM total score (p = 0.018), and the Lawton-Brody IADL Index (p = 0.024). However, no significant changes were detected in the COPM satisfaction subscale (p = 0.094) or the FIM cognitive subscale (p = 0.069). This study suggest that economically feasible and easily accessible 3D printed assistive devices may serve as an effective alternative to enhance the occupational performance and independence of older adults.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145214449","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 impact of modified ride-on car use on trunk control and development in children with disabilities: A feasibility study. 改良乘车方式对残疾儿童躯干控制和发育的影响：可行性研究。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-09-29 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2025.2563725

Kelsey Ziegler, Carolyn P Da Silva, Katy Mitchell, Mary F Baxter, Christina Bickley

{"title":"The impact of modified ride-on car use on trunk control and development in children with disabilities: A feasibility study.","authors":"Kelsey Ziegler, Carolyn P Da Silva, Katy Mitchell, Mary F Baxter, Christina Bickley","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2025.2563725","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2025.2563725","url":null,"abstract":"This feasibility study aimed to examine the change in trunk control as assessed by the Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCo), and activities of daily living, mobility, and social/cognitive skills as assessed by the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory Computer Adaptive Test (PEDI-CAT) in young children with disabilities following MROC use. Eight participants received MROCs through a local GoBabyGo program and were instructed to use the MROC at least 1 hour per week for 8 weeks. Two participants did not complete the study. The remaining 6 participants (3 years, 0 months to 4 years, 5 months) were evaluated using the SATCo and PEDI-CAT 4 weeks before receiving their MROC, upon receiving the MROC, and after 4 and 8 weeks of MROC use. This study found improvement in SATCo level for 3 participants and no change or slight decrease in PEDI-CAT scores for all participants. No adverse events occurred. While improvement was found for the SATCo only in 3 out of the 6 participants, anecdotal reports of functional improvement and enjoyment from participant families indicate that further research is needed to holistically explore trunk control and the functional impact of MROC use in a naturalistic setting.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145193942","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 effect of microprocessor-controlled and mechanical knee joint prostheses on mobility and quality of life in unilateral transfemoral amputees. 微处理器控制和机械膝关节假体对单侧经股截肢者活动能力和生活质量的影响。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-09-29 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2025.2565295

Mustafa Gültekin, Özlem Ülger, Z Candan Algun

{"title":"The effect of microprocessor-controlled and mechanical knee joint prostheses on mobility and quality of life in unilateral transfemoral amputees.","authors":"Mustafa Gültekin, Özlem Ülger, Z Candan Algun","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2025.2565295","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2025.2565295","url":null,"abstract":"Mobility level is considered the primary factor for determining the effectiveness of a prosthesis. This study aimed to establish whether mobility and quality of life (QoL) are improved with a microprocessor-controlled knee (MPK) compared with a non-microprocess-controlled knee (non-MPK). Participants who have undergone transfemoral amputation (TFA), aged between 20 and 60 years, and using prosthesis for at least 1 year were included in the study. Participants were divided into two groups according to the use of MPK (n = 35) and non-MPK (n = 28) prosthesis. The PLUS-M criteria was used to score mobility, while the Trinity Amputation and Prosthetic Experience Scales-TAPES was used for classifying QoL. Mobility was higher for MPK prosthesis compared with non-MPK (p < 0.05). Regarding QoL, while there was no difference between the groups for psychosocial adaptation sub-score (p > 0.05), but the group using MPK prosthesis were higher in terms of activity restriction and total TAPES score (p < 0.05). Our data shows that the type of knee joint used by participants with TFA has an effect on their QoL and mobility. Participants using MPK had better mobility, higher sub-scores related to activity restriction, and sub-scores of the QoL compared with non-MPK.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145187496","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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Correction. 修正。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-09-29 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2025.2566601

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Innovation in preventing the heel pressure injury: Design and manufacture of a heel support orthosis. 创新在防止脚跟压力伤害：设计和制造一个脚跟支撑矫形器。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-09-29 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2025.2542460

Saeedeh Mohammadi Saber, Ehsan Vahedi, Jamshid Jamali, Fatemeh Esmaelzadeh

{"title":"Innovation in preventing the heel pressure injury: Design and manufacture of a heel support orthosis.","authors":"Saeedeh Mohammadi Saber, Ehsan Vahedi, Jamshid Jamali, Fatemeh Esmaelzadeh","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2025.2542460","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2025.2542460","url":null,"abstract":"Heel pressure injuries are common among patients with lower limb fractures or those on complete bed rest (CBR). Despite the availability of multiple devices, no gold standard has been established for effectively preventing these injuries. This study aimed to describe the design and development of a heel support orthosis and to assess its preliminary safety and effectiveness. After reviewing the literature and consulting experts, an initial orthosis design was created and tested for efficacy and patient safety. A prototype was made, and after approval, tested on two patients with lower limb fractures for up to three days. Following improvements, a second model was tested on five additional patients over the same period. The orthosis was evaluated for heel and shank pressure injuries, pain, burning, itching, and comfort. The orthosis supported the heel without direct surface contact, allowing for reduced pressure and improved perfusion. The device's hypoallergenic cotton fabric was soft, non-abrasive, and non-elastic. None of the patients developed pressure injuries, pain, or discomfort, and all were satisfied. Based on the pilot study findings, the heel support orthosis demonstrates potential as a valuable tool for preventing heel pressure injuries in a clinical setting.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145193955","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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