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Electrocardiogram and respiration recordings show a reduction in the physical burden on professional caregivers when performing care tasks with a transfer support robot. 心电图和呼吸记录显示，使用转移支持机器人执行护理任务时，专业护理人员的体力负担有所减轻。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-10-21 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2409289

Kenji Kato, Yasunari Hashimoto, Keita Aimoto, Masaki Kamiya, Koki Kawamura, Tatsuya Yoshimi, Izumi Kondo

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Effects of 3D-printed ankle-foot orthoses on gait: a systematic review. 三维打印踝足矫形器对步态的影响：系统综述。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-10-17 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2411563

Tasmia Nourin Pollen, Abu Jor, Farhan Munim, Yufan He, Aliyeh Daryabor, Fan Gao, Wing-Kai Lam, Toshiki Kobayashi

{"title":"Effects of 3D-printed ankle-foot orthoses on gait: a systematic review.","authors":"Tasmia Nourin Pollen, Abu Jor, Farhan Munim, Yufan He, Aliyeh Daryabor, Fan Gao, Wing-Kai Lam, Toshiki Kobayashi","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2411563","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2024.2411563","url":null,"abstract":"This systematic review aimed to explore comprehensive evidence on the efficacy of the 3D-printed ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) on gait parameters in individuals with neuromuscular and/or musculoskeletal ankle impairments. Electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, ProQuest, Cochrane, and EBSCOhost were searched from inception to August 2023. Ten studies that had participants with ankle impairments, as a result of stroke, cerebral palsy, mechanical trauma, muscle weakness, or Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, investigated the immediate effects of the 3D-printed AFOs on gait parameters were included. Methodological rigor was evaluated using the modified Downs & Black index. The gait parameters included lower extremity joint angles, moments, and work/power, plantar pressures, spatiotemporal measures, and patient satisfaction were improved with the 3D-printed AFOs when compared to the no-AFO (i.e. barefoot, or shoe-only) conditions. 3D-printed AFOs revealed similar functional efficacy as conventional AFOs. Notably, the level of patient satisfaction regarding fitting and comfort was higher with the 3D-printed AFOs. Although the study on the effects of the 3D-printed AFOs are limited, emerging evidence indicates their effectiveness in improving gait biomechanics and functions. To further confirm their effects, rigorous randomized control studies with larger sample sizes and longer follow-ups on the effects are warranted in the future.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142480429","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 preliminary biomechanical assessment and user perceptions of a motorized lifter for patient transfer. 用于转移病人的电动移位机的初步生物力学评估和用户感受。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-10-17 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2411561

Mitchelle J J Law, Mohamad Ikhwan Zaini Ridzwan, Jeevinthiran Karunagaran, Nur Shuhaidatul Sarmiza Abdul Halim, Nadiah Aqilahwati Abdullah, Kim Sooi Law, Zaidi Mohd Ripin

{"title":"A preliminary biomechanical assessment and user perceptions of a motorized lifter for patient transfer.","authors":"Mitchelle J J Law, Mohamad Ikhwan Zaini Ridzwan, Jeevinthiran Karunagaran, Nur Shuhaidatul Sarmiza Abdul Halim, Nadiah Aqilahwati Abdullah, Kim Sooi Law, Zaidi Mohd Ripin","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2411561","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2024.2411561","url":null,"abstract":"A \"no-lift\" policy in healthcare discourages manual patient lifting to reduce worker injuries. This study explores modifications to a floor lift (NEAR-1) to align with this policy. NEAR-1 features a shorter lower lifting arm and a redesigned sling, enabling patients to (a) transfer in a sitting position, unlike a floor lift's semi-reclining position, and (b) feel more in control by removing the sling's rotational degree of freedom and letting the patient's feet rest on the lifter base. The device also reduced patient weight-bearing, compared to sit-to-stand lifts. Biomechanical analysis was done to map the risk to the nurses and capture the patient's experience with the modified lift (NEAR-1). Thirteen subjects carried out patient transfer tasks using both the NEAR-1 and the manual transfer approach, and this comparison will provide the baseline data for future systematic reviews. From the results, NEAR-1 significantly reduced the L5-S1 compression, the mediolateral shear forces, and the anteroposterior shear forces, with the exception of the muscle activities in the lower back, the shoulder, and the biceps. Moreover, patients felt safer and more comfortable with the device. Overall, the NEAR-1 lifter presents a biomechanically beneficial and user-friendly option for patients with limited weight-bearing capability.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142480427","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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How occupational therapists are incorporating information and communication technology into intervention with older adults: a scoping review. 职业治疗师如何将信息和通信技术纳入对老年人的干预：范围界定综述。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-10-16 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2408261

Victoria Hibler, Ellen Martinson, Emma Rice, Jamie Tucker, Jennifer Fortuna, Laureen Cantwell-Jurkovic

{"title":"How occupational therapists are incorporating information and communication technology into intervention with older adults: a scoping review.","authors":"Victoria Hibler, Ellen Martinson, Emma Rice, Jamie Tucker, Jennifer Fortuna, Laureen Cantwell-Jurkovic","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2408261","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2024.2408261","url":null,"abstract":"Use of information and communication technology (ICT) (computers and smartphones) during everyday occupations is growing as rapidly as the older adult population. ICT is incorporated into occupational therapy (OT) interventions to improve performance in everyday activities. Limited competence in ICT can jeopardize wellness, autonomy, and contribute to isolation. This scoping review explores how ICT is incorporated into OT interventions and identifies knowledge gaps in the literature. Five databases were searched using a scoping review methodological framework. The included articles were peer-reviewed, written in English, focused on ICT in OT practice and include participants 65 and older. The results were summarized and reported with descriptive statistics and qualitative analysis. Twenty-three articles met the inclusion criteria. Findings include differences in participant characteristics, ICT devices, and outcome measures. Common themes identified benefits and barriers to ICT training, education, and occupational performance. Gaps in the literature include guidelines for intervention and the impact of specific health conditions on ICT performance. When incorporating ICT into OT interventions, consideration must be given to age-related deficits, perceptions of technology, and access to devices. Additional research is needed to establish evidence-based guidelines for OT interventions that incorporate ICT-mediated occupations with older adults.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142480431","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。

IF 2.5 4区医学

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。

IF 2.5 4区医学

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":" ","pages":"1-8"},"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。

IF 2.5 4区医学

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":" ","pages":"437-445"},"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

IF 2.5 4区医学

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":" ","pages":"446-451"},"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。

IF 2.5 4区医学

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":" ","pages":"412-421"},"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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