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Effect of stress-based interventions on the quality of life of people with an intellectual disability and their caregivers
CONCLUSIONS: The study demonstrates that real-time stress monitoring with the HUME and the following interventions were effective. There was less stress in clients with an intellectual disability and an increase in the perceived quality of life. Future larger and randomized controlled studies are needed to confirm these findings.PMID:38037304 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2023.2287161 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - December 1, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Sep Hesselmans Franka J M Meiland Esmee Adam Erwin van de Cruijs Arthur Vonk Fransje van Oost Dwayne Dillen Stefan de Vries Eric Riegen Reon Smits Nanda de Knegt Hanneke J A Smaling Erwin R Meinders Source Type: research

Assistive technology services: user experiences from the Faroe Islands, a small-scale society
CONCLUSIONS: There was a low degree of satisfaction in different quality parameters. The role of the AT-center seemed reduced to delivering AT and the whole service delivery process appeared to be fragmented and not in line with HEART recommendations.PMID:38038955 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2023.2289547 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - December 1, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Turi ð Barbara Jacobsen Ása Róin Source Type: research

Adoption of new transportation assistive technologies by people with mild intellectual disabilities
CONCLUSION: Technophobia, transportation self-efficacy and desires for self-determination and to "fit-in" exerted powerful impacts on device adoption. Campaigns and activities designed to increase adoption rates need to recognise these important influences.PMID:38038957 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2023.2286522 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - December 1, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Roger Bennett Rohini Vijaygopal Source Type: research

An IT-based self-checking system of spreadsheet exercises for learners with visual impairments
CONCLUSIONS: The results show that all the participants could complete the DAC task by using our system, and the time required for DAC task was significantly reduced by using our system as compared to by checking manually. Our system enables learners with visual impairments to self-check problem-solving exercises answers. However, to increase the user satisfaction, the number of required keystrokes needs to be decreased.PMID:38018463 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2023.2287155 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - November 29, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Isao Hiramatsu Kousuke Mouri Kay Penny Bipin Indurkhya Keiichi Kaneko Source Type: research

The acceptability and accessibility of magnetic walking aids when used in hospital: a randomised trial
CONCLUSION: The results of this pilot randomised trial suggest MWAs may be an acceptable and inexpensive intervention for improving walking aid accessibility and adherence and reducing walking aid drops when compared to SWAs.PMID:38019042 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2023.2287159 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - November 29, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Alexander K G Roberts Cody Kane Natalie E Allen Source Type: research

Usability study of a smart transfer-assistive robot with dual arms for care workers
CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that a transfer-assistive robot has the potential to reduce physical stress and the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in long-term care workers. This study shows that the robot is effective for long-term care workers suffering from the burden of the transferring/lifting action, emphasizing the need to introduce a transfer-assistive robot into the care field in South Korea.PMID:38019053 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2023.2285427 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - November 29, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Young Sun Kim Hye Ri Shin Hee Jeong Yoon Si Woo Ban Young Gi Kim Kwang Wook Jung Hyunki In Source Type: research

The experience of using home automation by individuals with disability
Conclusion: This research identified the benefits and challenges of home automation experienced by people with long term serious disability. The findings can be used to understand the importance of home automation and the impact it has upon the lives of people living with disability.PMID:38019056 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2023.2288391 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - November 29, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jenny Cleland Claire Hutchinson Patricia A H Williams Kisani Manuel Kate Laver Source Type: research