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Quantifying toddler exploration in different postures with powered mobility. 量化幼儿在不同姿势下利用电动移动装置进行的探索。

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Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-10-14 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2400463

Nicole L Zaino, Kimberly A Ingraham, Mia E Hoffman, Heather A Feldner, Katherine M Steele

{"title":"Quantifying toddler exploration in different postures with powered mobility.","authors":"Nicole L Zaino, Kimberly A Ingraham, Mia E Hoffman, Heather A Feldner, Katherine M Steele","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2400463","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2024.2400463","url":null,"abstract":"Access to powered mobility can support play and development for toddlers with disabilities. Using powered mobility in a standing posture has been theorized to support development of muscle coordination, balance, head and trunk stability, and transition to ambulation. The purpose of this study was to quantify and characterize joystick control, bodyweight support, and muscle activity while using the Permobil Explorer Mini in seated and supported standing postures. Nine children with mobility disabilities participated in four visits where they completed two, 15-20 minute play sessions, one in each posture, with a break between. We found that all toddlers engaged with the joystick in both postures, with individual differences in favored directions and control patterns. Participants had similar loading through their feet in both postures, but had slightly higher muscle activity in standing, especially while driving. These results demonstrate that young children with disabilities quickly engage with joystick-based powered mobility in seated and standing postures, with important individual differences that can inform future design of devices and interventions to support play and development.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142480432","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. 更正。

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Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-10-10 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2413324

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The impact of a crisis on the provision of assistive technology in Sweden: the case of COVID-19. 危机对瑞典提供辅助技术的影响：COVID-19 案例。

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Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-10-07 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2411578

K Baudin, S Frennert, C Pettersson, Å Larsson Ranada

{"title":"The impact of a crisis on the provision of assistive technology in Sweden: the case of COVID-19.","authors":"K Baudin, S Frennert, C Pettersson, Å Larsson Ranada","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2411578","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2024.2411578","url":null,"abstract":"The entitlement to access assistive technology (AT) is fundamental for all individuals. However, challenges encountered during societal crises can significantly impact opportunities for participation and engagement among AT users. Understanding the implications of crises and disasters on AT provision along with their repercussions for end users is crucial. This research endeavors to investigate the experiences of managers overseeing AT provision during crises, using the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic as a case study. An open-ended questionnaire was distributed to health care managers (n = 18) within AT organizations in Sweden. The responses were analyzed using qualitative content analysis, and four categories derived: Embracing change and navigating new realities, Optimizing strategies due to decreased and limiting prescriptions, Unlocking access and addressing challenges in AT provision, The impact on the staff and their well-being vs effectiveness in the AT organization. The findings indicate that AT organizations have demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability in the face of reduced consultations and growing care burden. Despite these challenges, managers have gained valuable insights into developing AT provision more efficiently and sustainably, particularly in digitization. The lessons learned will be critical in ensuring AT provision remains responsive to the needs of patients and society in the future.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142395178","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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Designing an app for alternative access assessments: Using interviews to uncover and define user needs. 为替代访问评估设计一个应用程序:使用访谈来发现和定义用户需求。

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Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2023-05-31 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2023.2213749

Heidi Koester, Susan Fager, Tabatha Sorenson, Erik Jakobs

{"title":"Designing an app for alternative access assessments: Using interviews to uncover and define user needs.","authors":"Heidi Koester, Susan Fager, Tabatha Sorenson, Erik Jakobs","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2023.2213749","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10400435.2023.2213749","url":null,"abstract":"To support effective alternative access assessment and service delivery for people with motor impairments, we are developing an app called Access Navigator. This paper describes the first stage of the project: the interviews we conducted as part of a discovery process to improve our understanding of user needs. We individually interviewed 8 assistive technology practitioners and 3 clients who use alternative access methods, to learn what practitioners were currently doing in their access assessments, identify opportunities for improving current practice, and understand what the assessment process was like for clients. We extracted 236 relevant quotes from interview transcripts, and clustered the quotes using the affinity wall method, yielding 42 themes. Here we present the 21 highest priority themes, along with the app requirements that support those themes. Results confirmed the need for a tool to support more effective assessments, with emphasis on taking the worry out of access assessments and supporting early success. Results also revealed specific needs such as flexible workflow, personalized test-drive tasks, and a choice of metrics (including client preference). With a richer understanding of user needs, we are in a much better position to design software that can address those needs.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10687298/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9936144","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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Effect of gait distance during robot training on walking independence after acute brain injury. 机器人训练中的步距对急性脑损伤后独立行走的影响

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Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2023-02-28 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2022.2151664

Gakuto Kitamura, Manabu Nankaku, Takayuki Kikuchi, Hidehisa Nishi, Hiroki Tanaka, Toru Nishikawa, Honami Yonezawa, Taishi Kajimoto, Takumi Kawano, Ayumi Ohtagaki, Eriko Mashimoto, Susumu Miyamoto, Ryosuke Ikeguchi, Shuichi Matsuda

{"title":"Effect of gait distance during robot training on walking independence after acute brain injury.","authors":"Gakuto Kitamura, Manabu Nankaku, Takayuki Kikuchi, Hidehisa Nishi, Hiroki Tanaka, Toru Nishikawa, Honami Yonezawa, Taishi Kajimoto, Takumi Kawano, Ayumi Ohtagaki, Eriko Mashimoto, Susumu Miyamoto, Ryosuke Ikeguchi, Shuichi Matsuda","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2022.2151664","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10400435.2022.2151664","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to determine whether the distance of gait training using a hybrid assistive limb (HAL) is related to the improvement of walking independence in patients with acute brain injury. This was an exploratory, observational study. Thirty patients having hemiplegia (functional ambulation category, FAC score ≤2) with acute stroke or after brain tumor surgery were included. Patients performed 4 sessions of gait training using HAL (60 min/session), 1-3 sessions/week, combined with conventional physical therapy. The gait distance achieved in the four training sessions using HAL was measured. FAC score was measured before and after intervention. Patients were divided into groups A, B, and C, for FAC score improvements of 0, 1, and ≥2, respectively. Gait distance was compared among groups using one-way analysis of variance. Gait distance in group C was significantly longer than that ingroup A [mean (standard deviation): 2527 (1725) m vs. 608 (542) m]. This study suggested that the gait distance achieved during training using the HAL may be a clinical indicator of the effectiveness of the HAL on gait training in patients with acute brain injury.Clinical trial registration number: UMIN000012764 R000014756.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10788248","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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Defining assistive technology: Adopting a common framework. 定义辅助技术：采用共同框架。

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Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-23 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2416364

Emma M Smith

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History of assistive devices and home modification services under long-term care insurance system in Japan across 20 years: A narrative review. 日本长期护理保险制度下的辅助设备和家居改造服务的 20 年历史：叙述性综述。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2023-01-13 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2022.2161667

Natsuka Suyama, Kaoru Inoue, Shohei Kuniya, Chirathip Thawisuk, Anuchart Kaunnil

{"title":"History of assistive devices and home modification services under long-term care insurance system in Japan across 20 years: A narrative review.","authors":"Natsuka Suyama, Kaoru Inoue, Shohei Kuniya, Chirathip Thawisuk, Anuchart Kaunnil","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2022.2161667","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10400435.2022.2161667","url":null,"abstract":"In this aging society, support services for older adults through the social welfare system have been introduced in many countries; in Japan, the long-term care insurance (LTCI) system was introduced in 2000. This review examined research of the past 20 years to investigate the history of assistive devices and home modification services and discussed future directions for health professionals through a narrative review. We selected 86 Japanese papers and six English papers: a total of 92 papers were analyzed by three researchers. This review revealed that assistive devices and home modification services contributed to helping users and decreased caregiver burden. Many studies have shown the importance of appropriate and sufficient cooperation among professionals. However, some issues related to LTCI were identified such as the regulation of subsidies and little flexibility considering local area conditions. The effectiveness and issues of assistive devices and home modification services were shown, and adjustments were suggested for the system and professional education according to the changes in a social situation. In addition, systematic research seems to be a small number; hence, studies with reliable research methods and analyses are needed to show the effectiveness of services and examine intervention by professionals.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10531036","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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Assistive technology use in the workplace by people with blindness and low vision: Perceived skill level, satisfaction, and challenges. 盲人和低视力者在工作场所使用辅助技术：感知的技能水平、满意度和挑战。

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Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2023-06-08 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2023.2213762

Michele C McDonnall, Anne Steverson, Rachael Sessler Trinkowsky, Katerina Sergi

{"title":"Assistive technology use in the workplace by people with blindness and low vision: Perceived skill level, satisfaction, and challenges.","authors":"Michele C McDonnall, Anne Steverson, Rachael Sessler Trinkowsky, Katerina Sergi","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2023.2213762","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10400435.2023.2213762","url":null,"abstract":"In the current labor market, assistive technology (AT) is vital to employment for people with blindness or low vision (B/LV), yet we know little about their AT use in the workplace. The purpose of this descriptive study was to increase our knowledge in this area. Participants were 314 employed people with B/LV who completed an online or phone survey about AT used on the job and perceived skill level, satisfaction, and challenges experienced with their workplace AT. Two researchers utilized content analysis to code open-ended responses and descriptive statistics were used to analyze quantitative data. Self-perceived skill levels were moderately high to high for each AT. Satisfaction with AT was generally high, but 15% or more participants expressed dissatisfaction with their AT for five tasks. Dissatisfaction with AT for some work tasks differed noticeably by type of AT being used to accomplish the task. Accessing certain software, websites, or digital documents was the most common challenge experienced, mentioned by 59.1% participants, representing an ongoing problem in the technological workplace environment for people with B/LV. In addition to websites, specific areas that present access or utilization challenges are slide presentation software, PDFs, spreadsheets, virtual meeting software, and printed material.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10703993/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9594012","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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Provision of rehabilitation and assistive technology services in a low resource setting during the COVID-19 pandemic and introduction of telehealth: Service users' and providers' perspectives. 在 COVID-19 大流行期间，在资源匮乏的环境中提供康复和辅助技术服务以及引入远程保健：服务使用者和提供者的观点。

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Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2022-07-20 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2022.2095582

Ritu Ghosh, Aoife Healy, Akash Prabhune, Aishwarya Mallavaram, Sama Raju, Nachiappan Chockalingam

{"title":"Provision of rehabilitation and assistive technology services in a low resource setting during the COVID-19 pandemic and introduction of telehealth: Service users' and providers' perspectives.","authors":"Ritu Ghosh, Aoife Healy, Akash Prabhune, Aishwarya Mallavaram, Sama Raju, Nachiappan Chockalingam","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2022.2095582","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10400435.2022.2095582","url":null,"abstract":"The COVID-19 pandemic created a challenge for providing assistive technology (AT) and rehabilitation services, with many service providers implementing telehealth service provision for the first time. The objective of this study was to explore the experiences of people accessing and providing AT and rehabilitation services during the pandemic and to assess the implementation of telehealth service delivery at an assistive technology and rehabilitation center in India. A mixed-methods design, combining analysis of clinical data and semi-structured interviews, was utilized. A descriptive analysis of demographics and clinical characteristics of service users accessing services through telehealth, or in-person mode was completed. In addition, service users were interviewed to explore their experiences of accessing services during the pandemic. Service providers were also interviewed to gather their opinions on telehealth service delivery during the pandemic. Findings showed that telehealth was an alternative tool in the pandemic for continuing to deliver services in a low-resource setting. However, not all types of services could be successfully delivered via telehealth. There are barriers to the delivery of telehealth services that need to be considered and addressed to allow successful implementation, and it is important to consider that telehealth consultations are not suitable for all service users.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40522170","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 dependence in patients with dementia: Focus on kinematic gait analysis using simple wearable accelerometers and gyroscopes. 痴呆症患者对轮椅的依赖：使用简单的可穿戴加速度计和陀螺仪进行运动步态分析。

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Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-15 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2348147

Yuhei Chiba, Asaki Kumamoto, Nobuhiko Noguchi, Asuka Yoshimi, Akira Suda, Akitoyo Hishimoto, Akihiko Kase

{"title":"Wheelchair dependence in patients with dementia: Focus on kinematic gait analysis using simple wearable accelerometers and gyroscopes.","authors":"Yuhei Chiba, Asaki Kumamoto, Nobuhiko Noguchi, Asuka Yoshimi, Akira Suda, Akitoyo Hishimoto, Akihiko Kase","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2348147","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2348147","url":null,"abstract":"Falls, wheelchair dependence, and bedridden status are the results of reduced mobility in the mid-late course of dementia. Kinematic gait analysis for patients with dementia is lacking because practically setting sensors on their bodies is particularly difficult. We analyzed the parameters of kinematic gait analysis that are related to the risks of wheelchair dependence in patients with dementia using wearable accelerometers and gyroscopes for detecting 3-dimensional physical movements. We collected data from 34 patients with dementia regarding demographics, cognitive function, CT scan findings, medications, and gait analysis parameters. The patients were followed up for 6 months. We compared data between dementia patients with and without wheelchair dependence by t-test or Fisher's exact test, multiple comparison, and simple logistic regression analysis for wheelchair dependence by gait analysis parameters. Eleven patients became wheelchair-dependent during the 6 months. The score on the clinical dementia rating scale was significantly higher and the hip extensor angle in walking was significantly lower in patients with dementia with wheelchair dependence than in those without. The severity of dementia and the lower angle of the hip extensor during walking may indicate the necessity of a wheelchair for patients with this disease.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140946292","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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