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A proof-of-concept study for automatic speech recognition to transcribe AAC speakers' speech from high-technology AAC systems. 自动语音识别的概念验证研究，用于从高科技AAC系统中转录AAC扬声器的语音。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-07-03 Epub Date: 2023-10-05 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2023.2260860

Szu-Han Kay Chen, Conner Saeli, Gang Hu

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Supported standing and stepping device use in young children with cerebral palsy, gross motor function classification system III, IV and V: A descriptive study. 幼儿脑瘫大运动功能分类系统III、IV和V的支持站立和行走装置使用:一项描述性研究

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-07-03 Epub Date: 2023-12-11 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2023.2283461

Roslyn W Livingstone, Ginny S Paleg, Debra A Field

{"title":"Supported standing and stepping device use in young children with cerebral palsy, gross motor function classification system III, IV and V: A descriptive study.","authors":"Roslyn W Livingstone, Ginny S Paleg, Debra A Field","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2023.2283461","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10400435.2023.2283461","url":null,"abstract":"This study described and compared use of supported-standing and stepping devices by young children with cerebral palsy, Gross-Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels III-V following power mobility introduction. Data was collected at two time-points, 5-6 months apart, for 42 participants, aged 18-80 months, using the Home Use of Technology for CHildren (HUTCH). Supported-standing and stepping device choice and time in each device remained stable over 6 months. Associations between device use and three functional classifications were examined. Children with more impaired motor, postural and manual abilities were more likely to use a supine stander rather than a prone/upright stander or no stander. Children at GMFCS V tended to use hands-free stepping devices, while support-arms stepping devices were more common for children at GMFCS IV. Only children at GMFCS III used convertible stepping devices. Using power mobility, standers and supported-stepping devices was feasible and 19/34 classified at GMFCS IV/V used all three devices over 6 months. A key finding was that introduction of power mobility did not reduce use of supported-stepping devices at any GMFCS level. Use of multiple upright positioning and mobility devices may assist children with limited mobility to be actively engaged and participate in daily life.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"264-274"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138177966","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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Kinematic analysis of preparation for transferring from wheelchair to bed. 对从轮椅转移到床上的准备工作进行运动学分析。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-07-03 Epub Date: 2024-03-06 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2315410

Hikaru Kondo, Soichiro Koyama, Yohei Otaka, Nobuhiro Kumazawa, Shotaro Furuzawa, Yoshikiyo Kanada, Shigeo Tanabe

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The effect of CLOSER-computer-based exercise program in older adults with a history of falls: A pilot study. CLOSER--基于计算机的锻炼计划对有跌倒史的老年人的影响：一项试点研究。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-07-03 Epub Date: 2024-02-21 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2315412

Medine Nur Özata Değerli, Sedef Şahİn, Onur Altuntaş, Mine Uyanık, Adem Ali Yılmaz, Ali Yaşar Yiğit, Alaettin Uçan, I Lyas Yapar

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Application of remodeled glove puppetry for children with developmental disabilities: A randomized controlled trial. 改良手套木偶在发育障碍儿童中的应用：一项随机对照试验。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-07-03 Epub Date: 2023-10-17 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2023.2267626

Chia Ching Lai, Hsieh-Chun Hsieh, Wai-Keung Lee, Chien-Heng Lin, Hung-Yu Lin

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Appropriate assistive technology for all: Celebrating progress and acknowledging the gaps. 为所有人提供适当的辅助技术：庆祝进步，承认差距。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-07-03 Epub Date: 2024-06-24 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2367394

Emma M Smith

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Assistive devices non-use, abandonment, or non-adherence? Toward standard terminology for assistive devices outcomes. 辅助设备不使用、放弃还是不坚持使用？实现辅助设备结果的标准术语。

IF 1.8 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-06-05 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2362139

Alhadi M Jahan, Paulette Guitard, Jeffrey W Jutai

{"title":"Assistive devices non-use, abandonment, or non-adherence? Toward standard terminology for assistive devices outcomes.","authors":"Alhadi M Jahan, Paulette Guitard, Jeffrey W Jutai","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2362139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2024.2362139","url":null,"abstract":"For individuals with disabilities, failure to use prescribed assistive technology devices (ATDs) according to professional recommendations can have detrimental health consequences. The literature has employed various terms to describe this phenomenon such as nonuse, abandonment, and non-adherence to characterize this behavior, lacking clear and standardized definitions. Consistent use of a standardized language is critical for advancing research in this area. This study aims to identify and describe the concepts related to the failure to use prescribed ATDs, along with the associated contexts, and proposes a framework for standardizing terminology in this domain. A narrative literature review encompassing studies from inception to June 2023 was conducted to elucidate these concepts. Out of 1029 initially identified articles, 27 were retained for in-depth analysis. The review unveiled a significant inconsistency in the use of terms like nonuse, abandonment, noncompliance, and non-adherence. Some articles even employed these terms interchangeably without clear definitions. Only 10 of the 27 reviewed articles provided definitions for the terminology they used. This highlights the crucial need for adopting valid conceptual models to select appropriate terms. Researchers are strongly encouraged to furnish operational definitions aligned with theoretical models and relevant to their research context to advance this field consistently.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141262538","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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Circumstances of falls among older adult walker users in long-term care and the associated walker design deficits. 长期护理中老年助行器使用者的跌倒情况以及相关的助行器设计缺陷。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-05-03 Epub Date: 2023-10-24 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2023.2267623

Kimberly A Nickerson, Kailey Diaz, Brittney C Muir

{"title":"Circumstances of falls among older adult walker users in long-term care and the associated walker design deficits.","authors":"Kimberly A Nickerson, Kailey Diaz, Brittney C Muir","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2023.2267623","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10400435.2023.2267623","url":null,"abstract":"Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in older adults. Walkers are often used by and prescribed to this population to reduce fall risk, however, walker users and walker non-users alike experience similar fall incidence rates. The role of walkers in preventing falls is unclear as some studies suggest walkers may be a fall-inciting factor. The purpose of this study was to analyze walker deficits by evaluating the circumstances and causes of falls in older adult walker users residing in long-term care facilities. Videos capturing 34 real-life falls involving wheeled walkers (rollators and two-wheeled walkers) in two retirement facilities were analyzed for 3 themes: walker type, fall direction, and activity at the time of fall. A frequency analysis of these themes was performed to determine common fall mechanisms. The results of this study suggest two-wheeled walker and rollator users most often fall sideways while turning and backward during weight transfer, respectively. Poor maneuverability, lateral stability, and wheel velocity control of the walkers contributed to the falls. Device improvements addressing these areas of deficiency may be necessary to mitigate falls occurring in older adult walker users.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"248-253"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10995100/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41169123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Assistive Technology utilization among stroke survivors in Kano, Northwest Nigeria: A cross-sectional study. 尼日利亚西北部卡诺市中风幸存者对辅助技术的使用情况：一项横断面研究。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-05-03 Epub Date: 2023-09-12 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2023.2244560

Jibrin Sammani Usman, Rabbilu Salisu, Auwal Abdullahi, Abubakar Tijjani Salihu, Ashiru Hamza Muhammad, Surajo Kamilu Sulaiman, Abdussalam Muhammad Yakasai

{"title":"Assistive Technology utilization among stroke survivors in Kano, Northwest Nigeria: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Jibrin Sammani Usman, Rabbilu Salisu, Auwal Abdullahi, Abubakar Tijjani Salihu, Ashiru Hamza Muhammad, Surajo Kamilu Sulaiman, Abdussalam Muhammad Yakasai","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2023.2244560","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10400435.2023.2244560","url":null,"abstract":"Mobility impairments and participation restrictions are common occurrences post-stroke, which may necessitate the need to utilize Assistive Technology (AT). This study investigated the prevalence, pattern, and satisfaction with AT utilization in stroke survivors (SS). The study was conducted in two hospitals in Kano, Nigeria. The QUBEC user evaluation of satisfaction with AT (QUEST) questionnaire and the Rivermead Mobility Index were used to assess satisfaction with AT utilization and mobility, respectively. Pearson correlation and independent t-test were used to determine the relationship and gender difference among the outcomes, respectively. A total of 280 SS participated; however, only 115 (41.07%) were AT users. The commonly used AT was wheelchair 84 (73%), while the least used was walking frame 3 (2.6%). About two-thirds of the participants were quite or very satisfied with their ATs. The duration of AT utilization is positively related to stroke duration (r = 0.940) but negatively related to mobility level (r = -0.246). There is no significant gender difference in duration and satisfaction with AT utilization. AT like wheelchairs seems uncommonly utilized among SS in Kano, Nigeria, likely due to patients' lack of knowledge of use, economic factors, and culture among others.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"209-216"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10589708","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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Towards meaningful community ambulation in individuals post stroke through use of a smart hip exoskeleton: A preliminary investigation. 通过使用智能髋关节外骨骼，实现中风后患者有意义的社区行走：初步调查。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-05-03 Epub Date: 2023-08-02 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2023.2239555

Kinsey Herrin, Emily Upton, Aaron Young

{"title":"Towards meaningful community ambulation in individuals post stroke through use of a smart hip exoskeleton: A preliminary investigation.","authors":"Kinsey Herrin, Emily Upton, Aaron Young","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2023.2239555","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10400435.2023.2239555","url":null,"abstract":"Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States, leaving survivors with profound mobility challenges that impact independent community ambulation. Evidence shows assistance at the hip during walking may be beneficial for stroke survivors. In this cross-over design study, we examine the impact of a novel hip exoskeleton on both functional and patient reported outcomes measuring speed, fall risk, gait symmetry, energy expenditure and perceived walking ability during both indoors and outdoors in single and serial counting dual task paradigms. Nine ambulatory stroke survivors with hemiplegia were included. No differences were seen between the exoskeleton and baseline conditions for any outcomes. Only the patient reported outcome in which subjects were asked to rate their ability to walk outdoors approached statistical significance (p = 0.051) with greater improvement reported for the exoskeleton condition. When asked to rate several key factors about the exoskeleton, weight and assistance emerged as primary perceived negative factors of the exoskeleton underscoring the need for improvements to the technology in this area. Despite lack of differences across groups, some individuals responded positively to the exoskeleton for several functional outcomes measured, highlighting the need for additional exploration into the use of personalized hip exoskeletons for post-stroke rehabilitation.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"198-208"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9918897","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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