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Reinventing the wheel for a manual wheelchair
CONCLUSIONS: Despite the increased weight, width and friction, the bimodal geared wheels facilitate wheelchair travel on challenging paths. This may bring significant improvement to the quality of life of MWC users.PMID:37916314 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2023.2272851 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - November 2, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Claire L Flemmer Rory C Flemmer Source Type: research

Important findings of a technology-assisted in-home music-based intervention for individuals with stroke: a small feasibility study
CONCLUSIONS: This study provided insight into the feasibility of delivering music-based interventions through mobile health (mHealth) technology for stroke populations. Although this was a small sample size, participants' positive and negative comments and feedback provided useful information for future rehab app development. We suggest four ways to further improve and design a patient-oriented app to facilitate the use of a mHealth app to deliver in-home music-based interventions for stroke survivors.PMID:37910042 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2023.2274397 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - November 1, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Yi-An Chen Martin Norgaard Source Type: research

Lessons learned from a pediatric powered mobility lending program
CONCLUSIONS: A lending program provides children with opportunities to improve mobility skills in an appropriate powered wheelchair. Children who can communicate verbally, propel a manual wheelchair, use a joystick and go-stop upon request are significantly more likely to become proficient drivers; however, many who were unable to complete these tasks also improved and even became proficient drivers.PMID:37897432 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2023.2276232 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - October 28, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Naomi Gefen Patrice L Weiss Amihai Rigbi Lori Rosenberg Source Type: research

Factors associated with assistive technology prescription and acceptance in motor neurone disease
CONCLUSION: Our study identified themes that clinicians could have an impact on, such as, providing interactive education, engaging PwMND and their support network, and ongoing upskilling of clinicians working in this field. Themes identified that were beyond the control of clinicians were personal characteristics, acceptance and support networks. It highlights the importance for clinicians to be flexible with their communication approach to accommodate the needs of PwMND in the acceptance of AT.PMID:37897436 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2023.2272858 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - October 28, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Anna Connolly Shanelle Bailey Rebecca Lamont April Tu Source Type: research

3D-printed design iteration of a low-tech positive obstacle pushing/gliding wheelchair accessory
CONCLUSIONS: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first demonstration of an entirely 3D-printed wheelchair accessory that pushes or glides against uncrossable positive obstacles. Future studies would involve end-user satisfaction assessment and functionality evaluation in different scenarios under clinical supervision. The pushing or gliding ability of the accessory could be beneficial to wheelchair users with neuromuscular disorders or paraplegia.PMID:37880957 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2023.2272861 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - October 26, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Soran Jalal Abdullah Javeed Shaikh Mohammed Source Type: research