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The efficacy of the Novel Hybrid Passive Spring Damper Ankle Foot Orthosis regard to kinetic and kinematic parameters of patients with Multiple Sclerosis: An intervention study. 新型混合被动式弹簧减震器踝足矫形器对多发性硬化症患者运动和运动参数的疗效：干预研究。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-09-11 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2392657

Ensieh Pourhoseingholi, Nahid Tafti

{"title":"The efficacy of the Novel Hybrid Passive Spring Damper Ankle Foot Orthosis regard to kinetic and kinematic parameters of patients with Multiple Sclerosis: An intervention study.","authors":"Ensieh Pourhoseingholi, Nahid Tafti","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2392657","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2392657","url":null,"abstract":"Drop foot is a common consequence of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), which may be improved somewhat by an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO). This study aimed to examine the immediate effect of using the recently developed Novel Hybrid Passive Spring Damper AFO (the novel HPSDAFO) on the kinetic and kinematic parameters of patients with MS (PwMS) in the sagittal plane. Twelve PwMS who suffered a unilateral drop foot participated in this study and fitted with the novel HPSDAFO. They walked with the novel HPSDAFO on the affected side and shoe on the affected side at a self-selected speed. Walking by the novel HPSDAFO, the symmetry of all of the evaluated sagittal kinetic and kinematic parameters improved noticeably. The range of ankle plantarflexion and knee flexion increased significantly at the stance phase. Power generation increased at all three joints. The peak of ankle dorsiflexion at early stances and the first peak of knee extension moments increased significantly but decreased at the hip joint. Changes in sagittal ROM, moment, and power generation in the plane and the improved symmetry revealed a more normal walking by using the novel HPSDAFO on the affected limb of PwMS.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"248-256"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142300520","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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Manufacturers perceptions of the barriers and facilitators of designing and producing accessible fitness equipment: A qualitative study. 制造商对设计和生产无障碍健身器材的障碍和促进因素的看法：定性研究。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-28 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2349171

Beth A Barstow, Sangeetha Mohanraj

{"title":"Manufacturers perceptions of the barriers and facilitators of designing and producing accessible fitness equipment: A qualitative study.","authors":"Beth A Barstow, Sangeetha Mohanraj","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2349171","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2349171","url":null,"abstract":"A descriptive qualitative study was conducted to learn manufacturer perceptions of the barriers and facilitators of designing and producing accessible fitness equipment. Eight participants familiar with the ASTM International (formally the American Society for Testing and Materials) Universal Design of Fitness Equipment standards were interviewed via a virtual platform. Audio recorded interviews were transcribed verbatim and independently coded by two investigators using thematic analysis. Two primary themes emerged from the data, 1) Challenges and 2) Tipping the Scale. Challenges included a humanitarian versus a business model view, application of the ASTM International standards, lack of a market analysis, and safety and liability. Facilitators deemed appropriate to tip the scale include consideration of a carrot (reward) versus a stick (punitive measures), availability of a market analysis, ASTM International standard modifications and enlisting activism for cultural change and development of laws and policies to mandate inclusion of accessible fitness space and equipment. Legislative action appears to be a primary facilitator to increase the design, development, and availability of accessible equipment in fitness centers.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"240-247"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141162768","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 and CTF position on the application of supported standing devices: Current state of the literature. RESNA 和 CTF 对应用支撑站立装置的立场：文献现状。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-24 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2411560

Cara E Masselink, Ashley Detterbeck, Nicole B LaBerge, Ginny Paleg

{"title":"RESNA and CTF position on the application of supported standing devices: Current state of the literature.","authors":"Cara E Masselink, Ashley Detterbeck, Nicole B LaBerge, Ginny Paleg","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2411560","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2411560","url":null,"abstract":"Supported standing devices are often used to maintain a standing position by people with difficulty or inability to ambulate or stand for a period of time. Supported standing programs are first implemented by healthcare professionals with goals to impact health and function. This paper intends to update previous position on wheelchair standing devices by the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Association of North America, and was written in conjunction with the Clinician Task Force. The current paper expands the previous focus on wheelchair standing devices to all types of supported standing devices. A scoping review methodology found 42 studies examining outcomes of supported standing programs in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health framework in five areas of body functions, seven areas of activities and participation, and one body structure. Patterns in outcomes related to standing device type, as dynamic, or mobile, standing devices contributed to independent daily activity performance and static standing devices impacted neuromuscular capacity. Studies support engaging consistently in supported standing from nine months of age, or as soon after onset of ambulatory disability as possible, to maximize benefits. Clinical reasoning is required to apply the information in this document to unique individual cases.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"257-274"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142512711","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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Mind the gap: Sex and gender disparities in mobility assistive technology. 注意差距：移动辅助技术中的性别和性别差异。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-27 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2025.2498281

Cornelia Anne Barth

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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 : 2025-01-01 Epub 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":"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":"275-286"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","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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Perceived usefulness of digital memory book among family caregivers of persons with dementia with and without communication deficits. 在有或无沟通缺陷的痴呆症患者的家庭照顾者中，数字记忆书的感知有用性。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-12-02 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2424944

Chorong Oh, Min Sook Park, Yura Lee, Jiyae Bong, Hyun Seung Lee

{"title":"Perceived usefulness of digital memory book among family caregivers of persons with dementia with and without communication deficits.","authors":"Chorong Oh, Min Sook Park, Yura Lee, Jiyae Bong, Hyun Seung Lee","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2424944","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2024.2424944","url":null,"abstract":"The Memory Book approach to dementia care effectively fosters daily communication with individuals with dementia. With technological advancements, the traditional memory book intervention has evolved into digital forms. However, it remains unclear whether family caregivers (FCGs) perceive this transition as beneficial or not, especially when their loved ones with dementia demonstrate communicative deficits. To investigate the perceived usefulness of digital memory books, we conducted a survey using the Technology Acceptance Model in which 169 FCGs of individuals with dementia participated. The participants were categorized into two groups based on their observations of communicative deficits in their loved ones. We compared the perceived usefulness of digital memory books between these two groups using Welch's two-sample t-test. Additionally, we employed univariate general linear models to explore the communicative deficits underlying the participants' perceptions. Our findings revealed that FCGs dealing with communicative challenges in their loved ones found digital memory books to be more useful. Furthermore, 7 out of 11 communicative deficits assessed (e.g., anomia) significantly influenced FCGs' perception. The digital memory book intervention has the potential to improve both the quality and quantity of communication between FCGs and individuals with dementia alleviating caregiving burdens for FCGs.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142774130","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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Toward a better understanding of barriers to wayfinding technology use for people with disabilities. 更好地了解残疾人使用导航技术的障碍。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-11-13 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2423608

E Leung, E Li, M Primucci, T Edwards, D Houston, I C Levine, J L Campos, T Dutta, A C Novak

{"title":"Toward a better understanding of barriers to wayfinding technology use for people with disabilities.","authors":"E Leung, E Li, M Primucci, T Edwards, D Houston, I C Levine, J L Campos, T Dutta, A C Novak","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2423608","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2024.2423608","url":null,"abstract":"Wayfinding is the process of navigating from one's present location to their desired location. While wayfinding technologies are increasingly used by people with disabilities, there is little understanding of the barriers specific to wayfinding technology. The objective of this study was to understand the wayfinding technology barriers experienced by Canadians with disabilities. A total of 213 participants with varying disabilities (i.e. mobility, visual, hearing, memory and learning disabilities) completed a survey of open-ended questions about their personal experiences with different types of technologies. Technologies were categorized into public (i.e. digital and tactile interfaces) and personalized (i.e. mobile/website applications, wearable devices, smart assistive devices), and qualitative content analysis was used. Main themes were identified and either common across both groups (i.e. compatibility, demands on personal resources, information provision, interactability) or specific to one technology type (i.e. stigma, specific to personalized technology). Detailed subthemes provided greater specificity on the types of barriers encountered. For example, infection risk was noted as a barrier to public technology and high costs was a barrier for personalized technology. Results support the inclusion of wayfinding technology within accessibility standards and provide insights to clinicians on how to best support people with disabilities and their use of technology.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142632475","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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Enhancing accessibility: Development and usability testing of mobile application mitigating sexual harassment for visually impaired masseurs. 加强无障碍环境：为视障按摩师开发减少性骚扰的移动应用程序并进行可用性测试。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-11-12 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2423605

Heru Agus Santoso, Su-Cheng Haw, Nur Setiawati Dewi

{"title":"Enhancing accessibility: Development and usability testing of mobile application mitigating sexual harassment for visually impaired masseurs.","authors":"Heru Agus Santoso, Su-Cheng Haw, Nur Setiawati Dewi","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2423605","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2024.2423605","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to assess the development and usability of the Visually Impaired Masseur Assistance Application (VIMAA) designed to respond to signs of danger or instances of sexual harassment experienced by Visually Impaired Masseurs (VIMs). It harmonizes Rapid Application Development (RAD) method and qualitative in-depth interviews. RAD was implemented with emphasis on four core stages: requirement identification, design workshop, construction, and implementation, while Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted utilizing thematic analysis for usability testing. Functionality testing also verifies the effectiveness of VIMAA features while requesting help, notification, and feedback. Pre-test identified four themes, including traumatic experiences and the need for protection. Post-test revealed themes such as ease of requesting assistance and switching to speech mode. VIMs perceive that VIMAA as user-friendly, practical, and acceptable. The requesting help, notification, and feedback features also work well. This study presents the effectiveness of VIMAA in establishing a framework that is accessible by a diverse spectrum of VIMs. The insights derived from this research also furnish valuable perspectives on the preferences of users reliant on mobile applications designed for VIMs, thus providing significant impetus for future research and development endeavors in this domain.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142632470","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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Development and preliminary evaluation of a grid design application for adults and children using scanning and bci-based augmentative and alternative communication. 为使用扫描和基于 bci 的辅助和替代性交流方式的成人和儿童开发和初步评估网格设计应用程序。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-10-30 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2415368

Kevin M Pitt

{"title":"Development and preliminary evaluation of a grid design application for adults and children using scanning and bci-based augmentative and alternative communication.","authors":"Kevin M Pitt","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2415368","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2415368","url":null,"abstract":"Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) supports offer communication aids for individuals with severe speech and physical impairments. This study presents the development and proof of concept for an iPad application designed to evaluate the design preferences of both adults and children for AAC scanning and emerging P300-brain-computer interface access to AAC (BCI-AAC), both of which utilize item highlighting. Developed through a multidisciplinary and iterative process, the application incorporates customizable highlighting methods and display options for spelling-based and pictorial symbol interfaces. Initial testing involved five participants, including two adults with physical impairments and three children without physical impairments. Participants created unique interface displays using picture overlays, motion, and other highlighting methods. Feedback indicated strong usability and enjoyment during application use. Recommendations included expanded sound options and pre-made templates. This study demonstrates preliminary proof of concept for the application and supports the need for further research to explore user preferences and optimize communication outcomes across various AAC modalities. While BCI-AAC technology remains in its early stages, its integration into this application helps promote user-centered BCI-AAC development.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12041312/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142548855","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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Addressing visual impairments: Essential software requirements for image caption solutions. 解决视觉障碍：图像字幕解决方案的基本软件要求。

IF 2.5 4区医学

Assistive Technology Pub Date : 2024-10-30 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2024.2413650

Rosalvo Ferreira de Oliveira Neto, Larissa Almeida Rocha, Milton Pereira de Carvalho Filho, Ricardo Argenton Ramos

{"title":"Addressing visual impairments: Essential software requirements for image caption solutions.","authors":"Rosalvo Ferreira de Oliveira Neto, Larissa Almeida Rocha, Milton Pereira de Carvalho Filho, Ricardo Argenton Ramos","doi":"10.1080/10400435.2024.2413650","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2024.2413650","url":null,"abstract":"Visually impaired individuals actively utilize devices like computers, tablets, and smartphones, due to advancements in screen reader technologies. Integrating freely available deep learning models, image captioning can further enhance these readers, providing an affordable assistive tech solution. This research outlines the critical software requirements necessary for image captioning tools to effectively serve this demographic. Two qualitative investigations were conducted to determine these requirements. An online survey was first conducted to identify the main preferences of visually impaired users in relation to audio descriptive software, with findings visualized using word clouds. A subsequent study evaluated the proficiency of existing deep learning captioning models in addressing these stipulated requirements. Emphasizing the need for comprehensive image data, the results highlighted three primary areas: 1) characteristics of individuals, 2) color specifics of objects, and 3) the overall context of images. The research indicates that current captioning tools are not entirely effective for the visually impaired. Based on the delineated requirements and suggested future research paths, there is potential for the development of improved image captioning systems, advancing digital accessibility for the visually impaired.","PeriodicalId":51568,"journal":{"name":"Assistive Technology","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142548854","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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