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Measuring assistive technology outcomes.

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-02-14 Epub Date: 2025-02-28 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2025.2467000

Emma M Smith, Lorenzo Desideri, Mary Goldberg, W Ben Mortenson

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Measuring vibration and shock in power wheelchairs for clinical application. 电动轮椅的振动和冲击测量在临床中的应用。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-02-14 Epub Date: 2023-07-18 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2023.2230485

Cathy Choi, Paula Shing, Stella Wang, Ella Huszti

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The psychological and physiological effects of a virtual reality-based treatment program in female patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: A randomized controlled trial.

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-01-31 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2025.2458260

Fulden Sari, Azize Sudan Aran, Gülay Alp

{"title":"The psychological and physiological effects of a virtual reality-based treatment program in female patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: A randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Fulden Sari, Azize Sudan Aran, Gülay Alp","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2025.2458260","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2025.2458260","url":null,"abstract":"The study aims to evaluate the effects of virtual reality (VR) programs on disease activity, central sensitization, kinesiophobia, body awareness, and pain catastrophizing in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Twenty-nine with FMS were randomized into the VR group or the control group (CG). FMS patients in the VR group were included in the VR-based relaxing treatment for 4 weeks, with one session per week. The progressive muscle relaxation technique and the breath-counting exercise were taught to participants in the CG. The Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), Central Sensitization Inventory Short-Form (CSI-SF), TAMPA, Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), and Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ) were evaluated. Additionally, in the VR group, the Galvanic Skin Response (GSR), Simulator Sickness Questionnaire (SSQ), pain, stress, and exhaustion were assessed during each session. Post-treatment, the VR group showed significantly greater improvements than the CG in FIQ, CSI-SF, PCS, and BAQ (p < 0.05). Effect sizes in the VR group, except for TAMPA, ranged from large to very large (Cohen's d = 0.993-1.350). Although GSR scores decreased post-treatment, this reduction was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Additionally, symptoms of SSQ, pain, stress, and exhaustion were notably reduced in the VR group. we recommend the widespread use of this innovative treatment approach in FMS patients.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143071236","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。

IF 2.5 4区医学

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

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

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RESNA position on the application of dynamic seating. RESNA 对应用动态座椅的立场。

IF 2.5 4区医学

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。

IF 2.5 4区医学

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。

IF 2.5 4区医学

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

Jonathan Hosking

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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。

IF 2.5 4区医学

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？

IF 2.5 4区医学

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。

IF 2.5 4区医学

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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