Establishing the normative and comparative needs of assistive technology provision in Queensland from the agency and funding scheme perspective
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DOI: 10.1017/brimp.2023.10
Abstract: Assistive technology services and devices support the participation and inclusion of people living with disability. In Australia, the regulatory bodies, agencies and schemes that manage assistive technology provision are governed by national and / or… read more here.
Keywords: bodies agencies; technology; technology provision; regulatory bodies ... See more keywords
Development of a metric to evaluate the ergonomic principles of assistive systems, based on the DIN 92419
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DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2022.2127920
Abstract: Abstract The DIN 92419 defines six principles for assistive systems’ ergonomic design. There is, however, a lack of measurement tools to evaluate assistive systems considering these principles. Consequently, this study developed a measurement tool for… read more here.
Keywords: technology; scale; din 92419; assistive systems ... See more keywords
The role of assistive technology in renegotiating the inclusion of students with disabilities in higher education in North Africa
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DOI: 10.1080/03075079.2018.1437721
Abstract: ABSTRACT This article considers the impact of a two-year collaborative European Union-funded project. The ‘Sustainable Ways to Increase Higher Education Students’ Equal Access to Learning Environments’ (SWING) project, brought together four European higher education institutions,… read more here.
Keywords: role assistive; assistive technology; higher education; education ... See more keywords
Iranian translation and psychometric of the Quebec user evaluation of satisfaction with Assistive technology (QUEST2.0) on wheelchair users.
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2212179
Abstract: PURPOSE QUEST2.0 is a practical tool specifically applied to assessing the satisfaction for awide array of assistive technology in a standard manner. Therefore, this study set to translate and evaluate the validity and reliability of… read more here.
Keywords: wheelchair users; satisfaction; assistive technology; validity ... See more keywords
Environmental barriers to participation and facilitators for use of three types of assistive technology devices
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DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2017.1363828
Abstract: ABSTRACT The aim was to compare the presence of environmental barriers to participation and facilitators for assistive technology (AT) use and study the relation between barriers and AT use in three different AT devices. A… read more here.
Keywords: barriers participation; use; environmental barriers; assistive technology ... See more keywords
Systematic review: Investigating the effectiveness of assistive technology to enable internet access for individuals with deafblindness
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DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2018.1445136
Abstract: ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to systematically review published evidence regarding the development, use, and effectiveness of assistive devices and technol ogies that enable internet access for individuals who are deafblind. Eight electronic… read more here.
Keywords: assistive technology; review; effectiveness assistive; internet access ... See more keywords
“Becoming acquainted”: The process of incorporating assistive technology into occupations
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DOI: 10.1080/14427591.2018.1542337
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: Previous studies have suggested that, in addition to factors such as sociocultural and physical contexts, the incorporation of assistive technology (AT) into everyday life is influenced by acceptance. Less seems to be known… read more here.
Keywords: becoming acquainted; assistive technology; process; process incorporating ... See more keywords
Cross-cultural adaptation of the assistive technology device – Predisposition assessment (ATD PA) for use in Brazil (ATD PA Br)
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DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2016.1233294
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study is to conduct a cross-cultural adaptation of the Assistive Technology Device Predisposition Assessment (ATD PA) for use in Brazil. Method: The selection of the Assistive Technology Device Predisposition… read more here.
Keywords: assistive technology; assessment atd; technology; device ... See more keywords
The order and priority of research and design method application within an assistive technology new product development process: a summative content analysis of 20 case studies
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DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2017.1280547
Abstract: Abstract Summative content analysis was used to define methods and heuristics from each case study. The review process was in two parts: (1) A literature review to identify conventional research methods and (2) a summative… read more here.
Keywords: assistive technology; research; case studies; design ... See more keywords
Caregivers’ experiences with the selection and use of assistive technology
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DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2017.1353652
Abstract: Abstract Qualitative data from a mixed-methods clinical trial are used to examine caregivers’ experiences with the selection and use of assistive technology to facilitate care recipients’ independence. Through a thematic analysis of interviews from 27… read more here.
Keywords: experiences selection; selection use; assistive technology; technology ... See more keywords
Assistive technology policy: a position paper from the first global research, innovation, and education on assistive technology (GREAT) summit
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DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2018.1468496
Abstract: Abstract Increased awareness, interest and use of assistive technology (AT) presents substantial opportunities for many citizens to become, or continue being, meaningful participants in society. However, there is a significant shortfall between the need for… read more here.
Keywords: technology policy; paper; assistive technology; technology ... See more keywords