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Ultralight wheelchair part failures are associated with sensor-monitored road shocks: A pilot study. 超轻型轮椅部件故障与传感器监测的道路冲击有关：一项试点研究。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-03-04 Epub Date: 2025-01-27 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2448178

Anand Mhatre, Carmen DiGiovine, Alyssa Boccardi, Fangzheng Wu, Bryan Hess

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Power assist add-ons for adult manual wheelchair users: A scoping review. 成人手动轮椅使用者的动力辅助附件：范围审查。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-03-04 Epub Date: 2025-01-27 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2025.2451933

Oladele Atoyebi, Andrew Wister, Johanne Mattie, Julie Beadle, Gloria Gutman, Habib Chaudhury, Carolyn J Sparrey, O Yvette Jones, W Ben Mortenson, Eireann O'Dea, Sogol Haji Hosseini, Jaimie Borisoff

{"title":"Power assist add-ons for adult manual wheelchair users: A scoping review.","authors":"Oladele Atoyebi, Andrew Wister, Johanne Mattie, Julie Beadle, Gloria Gutman, Habib Chaudhury, Carolyn J Sparrey, O Yvette Jones, W Ben Mortenson, Eireann O'Dea, Sogol Haji Hosseini, Jaimie Borisoff","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2025.2451933","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10400435.2025.2451933","url":null,"abstract":"Manual wheelchairs can promote independence among users. However, the user's level of disability, strength, stamina, and the environmental conditions within which the wheelchair is used may limit manual wheelchair functionality. The use of power assist add-ons may mitigate these limitations and help individuals to age in place. This scoping review analyzes scientific and gray literature to examine the use of power assist add-ons among adults across the life course who use manual wheelchairs, as well as their advantages and limitations in promoting independence and active aging. This review was guided by the PRISMA checklist for scoping reviews, and the Arksey and O'Malley review methodology. The literature search involved a keyword and MeSH search of electronic databases, proceedings, Google, Google Scholar and symposia. Articles were selected based on pre-defined inclusion criteria. Of the 945 unique titles returned, 17 articles were included. PADs such as rear-mounted power assist devices, powered main wheels, and front-end attachments were identified. Power-assist add-ons for manual wheelchairs show promise in improving mobility and reducing exertion for users. However, concerns regarding safety, indoor maneuverability, and user preferences highlight the need for specialized training and retrofitting power assist add-ons, especially among older users.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"145-156"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143054253","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。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-03-04 Epub 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":"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":"126-134"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","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 ultralight manual wheelchairs. RESNA对超轻型手动轮椅应用的定位。

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Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-03-04 Epub Date: 2023-08-02 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2023.2221148

Lynn A Worobey, Jennith Bernstein, Joseph Ott, Theresa Berner, Jaqueline Black, Mary Cabarle, Tina Roesler, Sage Scarborough, Kendra Betz

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The Wheelchair Use Confidence Scale (WheelCon): Arabic translation, adaptation, and validation. 轮椅使用信心量表（WheelCon）：阿拉伯语翻译、改编和验证。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-03-04 Epub Date: 2024-12-17 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2436870

Hassan Izzeddin Sarsak, Paula W Rushton

{"title":"The Wheelchair Use Confidence Scale (WheelCon): Arabic translation, adaptation, and validation.","authors":"Hassan Izzeddin Sarsak, Paula W Rushton","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2436870","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2436870","url":null,"abstract":"This study translated and culturally adapted the Wheelchair Use Confidence Scale for Manual Wheelchair Users (WheelCon-M) and the Wheelchair Use Confidence Scale for Power Wheelchair Users (WheelCon-P) into Arabic and examined their reliability and validity. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were examined, and concurrent validity was evaluated using Pearson correlation coefficients with the Arabic versions of the Functioning Everyday with a Wheelchair (FEW) and the Functional Mobility Assessment (FMA). The Arabic translated versions of the WheelCon-M (WheelCon-M-A) and the WheelCon-P (WheelCon-P-A) were administered to 33 adult wheelchair users. Cronbach's α was 0.94 (p < 0.01) for the WheelCon-M-A and 0.95 (p < 0.01) for the WheelCon-P-A. The WheelCon-M-A and WheelCon-P-A were reliable with respect to test-retest with an ICC of 0.974 (p < 0.01) and 0.965 (p < 0.01), respectively. The Pearson correlation coefficient of the WheelCon-M-A scores was 0.776 with the FEW scores and 0.685 with the FMA scores (p < 0.01). The Pearson correlation coefficient of the WheelCon-P-A scores was 0.782 with the FEW scores and 0.654 with the FMA scores (p < 0.01). This study has provided preliminary evidence of new valid, reliable, and useful tools for healthcare professionals to help measure confidence with wheelchair use among Arab wheelchair users.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"120-125"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142840210","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 brief report on the iterative development and content validation of the myAccessibleHome app for home safety screening and interventions. 简要介绍用于家庭安全筛查和干预的myAccessibleHome应用程序的迭代开发和内容验证。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-02-24 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2025.2462576

Suzanne Perea Burns, Rochelle Mendonca, Noralyn Davel Pickens, Laryn O'Donnell Knudson, Roger O Smith

{"title":"A brief report on the iterative development and content validation of the myAccessibleHome app for home safety screening and interventions.","authors":"Suzanne Perea Burns, Rochelle Mendonca, Noralyn Davel Pickens, Laryn O'Donnell Knudson, Roger O Smith","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2025.2462576","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2025.2462576","url":null,"abstract":"myAccessibleHome is a home safety screening and intervention app developed to be used by PwD, aging adults, support persons, and stakeholders vested in facilitating improved community living outcomes in home-dwellers desiring to age-in-place. This study describes the iterative development process and content validation of myAccessibleHome. App development involved participatory action research (PAR) methodology and engaged PwD, caregivers, and contractors (N = 6) as part of the core research and development team. For content validity, an expert panel (N = 7) and target population end-users (N = 15) completed a web-based survey which evaluated relevance and clarity. Item and scale content validity (I-CVI, S-CVI) indices were calculated. The PAR team and content validation process contributed to iterative and ongoing refinement of content, design, and features of myAccessibleHome. For the expert panel, mean I-CVI was 0.96 [0.57-1.00] for relevance and 0.89 [0.29-1.00] for clarity. The S-CVI was 0.93. For target population end-users, mean I-CVI was 0.64 [0.40-0.87] for relevance and 0.82 [0.53-0.93] for clarity. Items were removed and revised based on respondent feedback. Engaging potential end-users in PAR and content validation studies contributed to myAccessibleHome matching wants and needs of targeted end-users.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143484594","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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Face validity of standardized assessments for wheeled mobility & seating evaluations. 轮式移动性和座椅评估标准化评估的面效度。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-02-14 Epub Date: 2021-09-30 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2021.1974980

Bethany Semancik, Mark R Schmeler, Richard M Schein, Rachel Hibbs

{"title":"Face validity of standardized assessments for wheeled mobility & seating evaluations.","authors":"Bethany Semancik, Mark R Schmeler, Richard M Schein, Rachel Hibbs","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2021.1974980","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10400435.2021.1974980","url":null,"abstract":"A problem in the Complex Rehabilitation Technology industry is the lack of standardization in the assessment for wheeled mobility and seating (WMS). The aim of this paper was to identify assessment tools commonly used by clinicians during WMS evaluations. After the tools were identified by a panel of 12 subject matter experts, a presentation at the 2018 International Seating Symposium in Vancouver, Canada and the 2018 European Seating Symposium in Dublin, Ireland polled attendees via the Sli.do polling application to determine professional opinions of each tool, resulting in face validity for use in wheelchair evaluations. The Lawshe Content Validity Ratio was used to convert this anecdotal data into numerical data, indicating which tools were most and least used by attendees. Finally, a literature search was conducted to determine the reliability, validity, and International Classification of Functioning, Disability, & Health domain for each measure. The findings indicate that while there are many standardized and reliable assessment tools available for wheeled mobility and seating evaluations, most clinicians use only a few standardized assessment tools during WMS evaluations.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"S9-S17"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39474235","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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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。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-02-14 Epub 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":"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":"S18-S26"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","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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Reliability and validity testing of the ASSIST functional performance index. ASSIST功能性能指标的信度和效度检验。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-02-14 Epub Date: 2023-09-07 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2023.2245004

A D Fairman, P Foschi Walko, D Ding, L Morris, J Boateng, K Murphy, L Terhorst

{"title":"Reliability and validity testing of the ASSIST functional performance index.","authors":"A D Fairman, P Foschi Walko, D Ding, L Morris, J Boateng, K Murphy, L Terhorst","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2023.2245004","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10400435.2023.2245004","url":null,"abstract":"Reliability and validity testing of the ASSIST Functional Performance Index (AFPI) was conducted, focusing on persons with physical disabilities (PwPD). The AFPI was iteratively developed to assess persons' needs for Mainstream Smart Home Technologies (MSHT) as Assistive Technology (AT) and to measure the impact of a service delivery model for MSHT. The AFPI consists of 46 items organized by functional domains. A total of N = 22 PwPD completed the AFPI twice. The median response time between these two time points was four days. Test-retest reliability of overall scores was assessed using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient model (ICC, 3.1). The weighted kappa coefficient was applied to conduct an item analysis, demonstrating moderate to substantial agreement in all but one of the items. During the second administration, validity was established by correlating the number of hours of assistance and total AFPI scores with the SCI-FI Self-Care and Basic Mobility Short Form Questionnaires. Results indicate that the AFPI demonstrates good to very good validity as an assessment tool and outcome measure in recommending and evaluating the impact of MSHT for PwPD. Future studies, including more participants and persons with cognitive and sensory disabilities, may further establish the clinical utility of the AFPI.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"S57-S64"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10250565","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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Promoting healthy aging using new digital solutions in Italy: A scoping review. 在意大利使用新的数字解决方案促进健康老龄化：范围审查。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-02-14 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2025.2462574

Laura Danesin, Veronica Pucci, Alice Vidoret, Sara Mondini, Giorgio Arcara, Sonia Montemurro, Francesca Burgio

{"title":"Promoting healthy aging using new digital solutions in Italy: A scoping review.","authors":"Laura Danesin, Veronica Pucci, Alice Vidoret, Sara Mondini, Giorgio Arcara, Sonia Montemurro, Francesca Burgio","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2025.2462574","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2025.2462574","url":null,"abstract":"Age-related changes can impact cognitive and physical health, reducing quality of life and independence. While technologies are increasingly used in healthcare to support older adults, their application highly depends on cultural factors. Italy, with one of Europe's highest aging populations and low digital advancement, offers an interesting scenario for discussing the digitalization of healthcare services for older adults. This study provides a state-of-the-art overview of technologies used in Italy to promote healthy aging. We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases for primary studies published from 2000 to May 2024 that employed technological solutions for healthcare in healthy Italian older adults. Fifteen studies met the criteria: four assessed the impact of technological interventions on health variables like physical efficiency, nutrition, and cognition, with positive results; 13 examined usability, user experience, and expectations, overall finding good acceptance and positive attitudes. While research on technology use in promoting healthy aging in Italy is still limited, our findings suggest that digital solutions are feasible for the older population. These results are considered within the context of the Italian healthcare system, with suggestions for future directions for clinicians.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-26"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143417051","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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