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Mobile device accessibility with 3D printed devices for individuals with physical disabilities
CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that 3D printing is feasible with a potential increase in user satisfaction through a customization process that is client centred.PMID:37982729 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2023.2280244 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - November 20, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Sara Benham Brianna Milstrey Jordan Stemple Jennifer Davis Derek Scatena Jeffrey Bush Stephanie Kolakowsky-Hayner Katelyn Amy Source Type: research

Searching for app evaluation tools to make decisions for students with extensive support needs: a systematic literature review
CONCLUSIONS: There is a lack of empirically tested evaluation tools for communication and educational apps, making it difficult to recommend a valid app evaluation tool. Thus, barriers are likely to persist in the effective identification of apps for students with extensive support needs.PMID:37982770 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2023.2283053 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - November 20, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Miriam C Boesch M Alexandra Da Fonte Emily E Holmes Krista L Nardi Source Type: research

Automated government form filling for aged and monolingual people using interactive tool
CONCLUSION: Dhvani voicebot system presents a practical solution to address the challenges faced by monolingual individuals in accessing government schemes in India. The high accuracy of intent classification and the use of a knowledge graph contribute to the system's effectiveness. The study suggests that this system can be extended to other languages.PMID:37975806 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2023.2277825 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - November 17, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Adarsh R Hegde R S Sujala Reddy P Kruthika B C Pragathi Sreerama Sai Lahari N Deepamala G Shobha Source Type: research

Predictors of type of powered mobility aid for patients: a retrospective study in a Singapore acute hospital
CONCLUSIONS: Rehabilitation professionals could consider patients' age, mobility status, transfer status and ADL status when prescribing PMA for Asian populations.Implications for rehabilitationGuide rehabilitation professionals in making clinical decisions on the type of powered mobility aid (PMA) to prescribe based on patients' characteristics.Aid in the development of future guidelines for rehabilitation professionals in prescription of PMAs.PMID:37971205 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2023.2279641 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - November 16, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Ung Sing Tiong Rui Min Chia Kai Mun Abigail Lum Frank Yizhi Fan Heidi Siew Khoon Tan Source Type: research

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