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Assessing virtual reality acceptance in long-term care facilities: a quantitative study with older adults
CONCLUSIONS: The positive correlation between VR acceptance and using SOC strategies suggests a positive response to straightforward experiences. Our study highlights VR exergaming's potential benefits for encouraging LTC residents' engagement in valued activities and pursuing goals. Moreover, social theories of aging can inform technology acceptance and guide the design and marketing of VR exergames to better suit older adults' needs and preferences in LTC.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONThe findings of this study have important implications for rehabilitation programs aimed at enhancing physical activity (PA) and engageme...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - December 26, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Marjan Hosseini Roanne Thomas Lara Pilutti Pascal Fallavollita Jeffrey W Jutai Source Type: research

Acceptance of physical activity virtual reality games by residents of long-term care facilities: a scoping review
CONCLUSION: Validated acceptance questionnaires are needed in study of VR acceptance by older adults. Use of qualitative and quantitative methods can enhance understanding of technology acceptance, alongside exploration of individual, environmental, and age-related factors. Detailed reporting of VR interventions is recommended to comprehend acceptance factors.PMID:38146958 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2023.2298839 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - December 26, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Marjan Hosseini Roanne Thomas Lara Pilutti Pascal Fallavollita Jeffrey W Jutai Source Type: research

Assistive technologies and aging in place for people with dementia and disabilities: a proof-of-concept study with in-home passive remote monitoring with interactive communication functions
This article reports the collaborative efforts among care professionals, care recipients and family caregivers in their private home environment and the impact of in-home passive remote monitoring (PRM) system on the users. The purpose of this study was to investigate the usability and impact of a PRM system combining in-house passive remote monitoring and an interactive communication function.METHODS: In order to realize AT-supported, person-centered aging in place, a new care delivery model was designed, developed and tested for the duration of 12 weeks. The study was conducted with 5 older people (1 with severe disabili...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - December 25, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Kazuko Obayashi Naonori Kodate Yoko Ishii Shigeru Masuyama Source Type: research

Entrapment and extraction of wheelchairs at flange gaps with and without flange gap fillers at pedestrian railway crossings
CONCLUSIONS: Flange gap fillers that reduce the gap to 10 mm or less eliminate entrapment while retaining acceptable ride quality. Filling flange gaps or leaving a residual gap depth of less than 10 mm is the best option to eliminate risk of entrapment and ensure good ride quality for wheelchair users.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONRail crossings flange gaps pose an entrapment hazard for wheelchair usersPartial or complete flange gap fillers may reduce entrapment but require researchRehabilitation professionals need to educate wheelchair users on techniques to cross flange gaps safelyConsumers and health professionals can ...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - December 23, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Kevin Farries Matthew Baldock James Thompson Christopher Stokes Carolyn A Unsworth Source Type: research

Understanding individuals with spinal cord injury's self-care practices: a technology probe study to promote pressure relief adherence
Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2023 Dec 22:1-15. doi: 10.1080/17483107.2023.2293876. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPressure reliefs (PRs) are self-care practices essential for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) to prevent life-threatening pressure injuries (PIs). Despite the benefits, individuals often do not do these exercises at home, leading to increased patient morbidity and mortality. To examine how digital technology could improve this population's adherence to PR exercises, we conducted a technology probe study with five individuals with SCI over ten consecutive business days. A chat-based intervention was c...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - December 22, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Hannah Hye Yeon Oh Sheila Pontis Source Type: research

Feeling valued: the interplay of assistive technology and identity
CONCLUSION: Creating an environment where students feel valued is key in promoting use of and positive perceptions of AT. This should form an integral part of AT and disability policy in higher education.PMID:38116935 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2023.2294987 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - December 20, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Aoife McNicholl Deirdre Desmond Pamela Gallagher Source Type: research

User interfaces for older adults to support social interaction through digital technology: a systematic review update
CONCLUSIONS: Future research should develop digital technologies and service models to enhance the quality of life of older adults. Long-term solutions to promote social interaction in older adults require more user interface support. Community connection-based user interfaces can support existing social relationships and develop new social circles for older adults.PMID:38116952 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2023.2294988 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - December 20, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Minmin Zhou Zehang Cheng Kamal Sabran Zuriawati Ahmad Zahari Source Type: research