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International Society of Wheelchair Professionals' Basic Manual Wheelchair Service Provision Knowledge Test Version 2: Assessment of preliminary psychometric evidence. 国际轮椅专业人员学会提供轮椅基本手动服务知识测试第2版：初步心理测量证据的评估。

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Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-01-16 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2443838

Yohali Burrola-Mendez, Mary Goldberg, Charles J George, R Lee Kirby, Paula W Rushton, Lauren Terhorst, Jon Pearlman

{"title":"International Society of Wheelchair Professionals' Basic Manual Wheelchair Service Provision Knowledge Test Version 2: Assessment of preliminary psychometric evidence.","authors":"Yohali Burrola-Mendez, Mary Goldberg, Charles J George, R Lee Kirby, Paula W Rushton, Lauren Terhorst, Jon Pearlman","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2443838","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2024.2443838","url":null,"abstract":"Valid and reliable assessment tools to test wheelchair service personnel/provider knowledge are needed to support good practice. The International Society of Wheelchair Professionals' Basic Manual Wheelchair Service Provision Test (Version 1) has been widely used across contexts and settings to assess the knowledge of personnel who provide manual wheelchair services. Test Version 2 has been recently developed according to current evidence. The objectives of this study were to assess the internal consistency reliability and construct validity for the Test Version 2. A convenience sample of 156 test-takers completed an online test with 170 multiple-choice questions. Internal consistency was measured using Cronbach's alpha, which ranged from 0.58 to 0.91 across different domains. Most questions (55.9%) were classified as \"easy,\" while 28.2% were \"medium\" difficulty. Regression analysis showed that test-taker characteristics, particularly years of experience, explained nearly half of the variation in test scores (R2 = 0.47). The findings provide preliminary evidence supporting the test's reliability and construct validity.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143015541","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 hierarchy category of socially assistive robots' functions: Insights from older adults. 社会辅助机器人功能的层次分类：来自老年人的见解。

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Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-01-06 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2446347

Yu Chen, Qingxian Zhao, Meng Liu, Guojie Ma, Xiangling Zhuang

{"title":"A hierarchy category of socially assistive robots' functions: Insights from older adults.","authors":"Yu Chen, Qingxian Zhao, Meng Liu, Guojie Ma, Xiangling Zhuang","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2446347","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2024.2446347","url":null,"abstract":"Socially assistive robots (SARs) are increasingly recognized for their potential in helping older adults age in place. Effectively meeting the diverse needs of older adults requires a proper classification of SARs' functions. However, existing function categories are primarily proposed from the perspective of researchers, rarely from older adults themselves. This study addresses this gap by employing a user-centered design approach to explore how older adults classify SARs' functions. Using the open card sorting technique, we first identified 30 functions supporting the daily tasks of older adults. Subsequently, twenty-five older adults aged 60 to 86 with diverse educational backgrounds participated in an iterative function categorization. The initial sorting ranged from 2 to 10 groups but generally centered around 4 to 6. Through multidimensional scaling and hierarchical clustering, we revealed a hierarchical structure of SARs' functions. Which identified four main categories: \"Home Management,\" \"Smart Healthcare,\" \"Entertainment and Communication,\" and \"Monitoring and Maintenance,\" with their sub-categories and super-categories. These findings provide valuable insights for designing SARs that better align with older adults' needs.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142933476","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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Wheelchair users function and satisfaction with modified wheelchair and intermediate wheelchair services in Pakistan. 巴基斯坦轮椅使用者对改装轮椅及中级轮椅服务的功能及满意度。

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Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-01-03 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2439377

Ahmad Ali, Aatik Arsh, Gohar Rahman, Ijaz Ul Haq, Said Farooq Shah

{"title":"Wheelchair users function and satisfaction with modified wheelchair and intermediate wheelchair services in Pakistan.","authors":"Ahmad Ali, Aatik Arsh, Gohar Rahman, Ijaz Ul Haq, Said Farooq Shah","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2439377","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2024.2439377","url":null,"abstract":"Wheelchair users with poor trunk control and postural abnormalities require additional posture support devices and wheelchair modifications to sit upright. Therefore, this study was conducted to observe the function of wheelchair users in the modified wheelchair and their satisfaction with both the modified wheelchair and intermediate wheelchair service. A descriptive study was conducted, and 14 participants were recruited through consecutive sampling. Post-intervention data were collected from these wheelchair users using the Functioning Every Day with a Wheelchair (FEW) and the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST) questionnaires. The data were analyzed through frequency tables and a two-sample t-test. The scores indicated that wheelchair users functioned well in the modified wheelchairs. The range of FEW was 4.8 to 5.6, respectively, with a mean of 5.15 ± 0.227, out of a maximum possible score of 6. The QUEST device sub-score was 4.514 ± 0.2381 and the service sub-score was 4.550 out of a maximum possible score of 5 (SD = 0.3716) indicating that the users were highly satisfied with both the modified wheelchairs and intermediate service provided. Wheelchair users functioned well in the modified wheelchair and expressed a high level of satisfaction with both the modified wheelchair and intermediate wheelchair service provided.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142924043","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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RESNA position on the application of dynamic seating. RESNA 对应用动态座椅的立场。

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Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-01-02 Epub Date: 2021-09-30 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2021.1979383

Michelle L Lange, Barbara Crane, Frederick J Diamond, Suzanne Eason, Jessica Presperin Pedersen, Greg Peek

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Social, economic, and environmental sustainability in assistive technology. 辅助技术的社会、经济和环境可持续性。

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Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-01-02 Epub Date: 2025-01-15 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2025.2449778

Emma M Smith

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The clinical effectiveness of custom-contoured seating for wheelchair users with neuromuscular disorders: A scoping review. 为患有神经肌肉疾病的轮椅使用者定制轮廓座椅的临床有效性：范围界定综述。

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Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-01-02 Epub Date: 2023-09-27 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2023.2250404

Jonathan Hosking

{"title":"The clinical effectiveness of custom-contoured seating for wheelchair users with neuromuscular disorders: A scoping review.","authors":"Jonathan Hosking","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2023.2250404","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10400435.2023.2250404","url":null,"abstract":"Despite its widespread use, the clinical effectiveness of custom-contoured wheelchair seating for individuals with neuromuscular disorders remains unclear. A scoping review was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Knowledge databases in November 2021 and updated April 2022. A total of 17 full text articles were included. Discussion themes were grouped based on three outcomes of interest: (1) posture and musculoskeletal deformity, (2) quantitative measures of body structures and functions, and (3) qualitative perceptions, opinions, and quality of life indicators. This review highlighted the lack of literature exploring the impact of custom-contoured seating on cardiopulmonary function, pressure injury management, and upper limb function; although, there was no indication that risk is increased compared to alternative seating and it performed well in terms of perceived user satisfaction, comfort, and function. The findings also demonstrated immediate benefits to postural alignment, although, the longitudinal effect on progression of musculoskeletal deformity compared to alternative seating is more ambiguous. This review aimed to scope the evidence-base for custom-contoured seating for wheelchair users with neuromuscular disorders to synthesize information from the existing literature, inform current practice, and identify knowledge gaps for further experimental investigation.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"41-53"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10407239","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 the effectiveness of socially assistive robot on depression and cognitive functions of community dwelling older adults with cognitive impairments. 研究社交辅助机器人对社区老年认知障碍患者抑郁和认知功能的影响。

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Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-01-02 Epub Date: 2023-08-22 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2023.2237554

Su Kyoung Kim, Jae-Won Jang, Yu Seong Hwang, Othelia EunKyoung Lee, Heui Sug Jo

{"title":"Investigating the effectiveness of socially assistive robot on depression and cognitive functions of community dwelling older adults with cognitive impairments.","authors":"Su Kyoung Kim, Jae-Won Jang, Yu Seong Hwang, Othelia EunKyoung Lee, Heui Sug Jo","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2023.2237554","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10400435.2023.2237554","url":null,"abstract":"We evaluated a socially assistive robot (SAR) named Hyodol during a six-week intervention. This study enrolled 69 older adults with cognitive decline. To screen the eligibility, we have used the following three criteria, namely Korean-Mini-Mental Status Exam score ≤ 26). Clinical Dementia Rating 0.5-2), and Diagnostics and Statistical Manual V. Participants were divided into three groups based on their cognitive function (i.e. very mild cognitive impairment (vMCI), mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and moderate cognitive impairment (MOCI). The groups were instructed to use Hyodol at home for a six-week period. Baseline and post-intervention surveys were performed after six weeks to examine the changes in perceived health, depression, and cognitive function. The vMCI group showed a reduction in the depression score after the intervention (t = -2.447, p = 0.040), in comparison to their peers in the control group. Further, the MCI group showed an improvement in the cognitive function score after the intervention (t = 2.690, p = 0.021). No significant improvement was found among MOCI participants who used the SARs. The significance of this study was to examine whether participants with different levels of cognitive functioning would diverge after a period of intervention using the Hyodol SARs. Moreover, it presented preliminary data for services and policies for home care treatment targeted to cognitive decline in older adults.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"22-30"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10208699","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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Finding the right fit: What contributes to the successful use of speech generating devices? 找到合适的设备：成功使用语音生成设备的原因是什么？

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Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-01-02 Epub Date: 2023-02-28 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2022.2161668

Karen E Majeski, Christopher D Ryan, Barbara Nadeau

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Assistive technology and specific learning disability: A case report. 辅助技术与特定学习障碍：案例报告。

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Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-01-02 Epub Date: 2023-10-16 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2023.2262333

Jennifer L McIver, Bryan M Gee, Lynn Gitlow

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User confidence and electrodermal activity during haptic exploration for perceptual comparisons using a robotic system. 使用机器人系统进行感知比较的触觉探索过程中，用户的信心和皮电活动。

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Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-01-02 Epub Date: 2024-01-08 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2023.2295262

Heather M Capel, Thaiany Pedrozo Campos Antunes, Lina Becerra Puyo, Johana Paola Rios Ortegon, Kim D Adams

{"title":"User confidence and electrodermal activity during haptic exploration for perceptual comparisons using a robotic system.","authors":"Heather M Capel, Thaiany Pedrozo Campos Antunes, Lina Becerra Puyo, Johana Paola Rios Ortegon, Kim D Adams","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2023.2295262","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10400435.2023.2295262","url":null,"abstract":"Children with physical impairments may have trouble effectively performing the hand movements used in haptic exploration and may miss information about object properties. Assistive robotic systems with haptic feedback may enable children with physical impairments to haptically explore objects. However, it is important to understand if they might be encountering difficulty in assessing object properties with the system. As such, we examined two methods to ascertain a user's uncertainty or stress when doing the exploration, user confidence and electrodermal activity (EDA). Twenty adults and ten children without physical impairments manipulated four pairs of objects to examine size, roughness, hardness and shape. All participants performed the manipulation by controlling a robotic system and by manual exploration in a randomized crossover design. Adults' confidence was lower when using the robotic system and correlated with lower accuracy at determining object properties. Children's responses indicated that they may not have understood how to self-rate confidence. EDA, a potentially objective measure of stress during the task, was actually lower for adults when they used the robotic system, suggesting less physiological arousal than when using their hands. Children's EDA was variable.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"61-68"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139405181","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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