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Digital tools to support technology-enabled budget management in people with acquired brain injury: a rapid review
In conclusion, this literature review revealed that digital technologies have the potential to support budget management in people with ABI, but technology needs to be made available on the market to benefit the users. Further research and development are needed to create new ways to help people with brain injuries manage their budgets.PMID:38449447 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2024.2323146 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - March 7, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Fran çois Prats Mohamed-Amine Choukou Walter Wittich Simon Beaulieu-Bonneau Olivier Piquer Sarah Cherrier Fr édérique Poncet Source Type: research

The IndieTrainer system: a small-scale trial exploring a new approach to support powered mobility skill acquisition in children
This study provides initial support for the usability and feasibility of the IndieTrainer system. Futhermore, larger scaled studies using more rigorous research designs are indicated.PMID:38450569 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2024.2325563 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - March 7, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Lisa K Kenyon John P Farris Lindsey Veety Brianna Kleikamp Kara Harrington Jennifer Jenkinson Amanda Montgomery Sango Otieno Ian M Russell Daniel K Zondervan Source Type: research

Perspective analysis of assistive robots for elderly in India
CONCLUSIONS: Though the younger generation has more orientation towards technology, older people are skeptical about handling computer gadgets or robots. However, there are significant expectations and concerns expressed by three target groups such as conversational, navigational, reminder features, security and malfunction concerns.PMID:38450683 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2024.2322634 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - March 7, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Pradyoth Hegde Amruth Gadag Swapnil Sontakke Mahesh Kumar Aparna Kholia Jaynit Patel Ayaan Khan Enduri Jahnavi Rajesh Nabala Deepak Thotappa Source Type: research

Evaluating the delivery of physical activity for people with developmental disabilities using an online knowledge translation approach: part 1 - web accessibility
Conclusion: The study findings could inform the development of accessible online platforms that distribute health-related knowledge to populations with developmental disabilities. Additionally, they could help enhance the design of other platforms intended for these populations.PMID:38436068 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2024.2322637 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - March 4, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: San Hong Yongho Lee Woojin Park Source Type: research

Obstacles for using assistive technology in centres of special needs in the UAE
This study analyzed the obstacles to AT acquisition, knowledge, use, recommendation, and training in special needs centers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the perspective of professionals (teachers and therapists). A questionnaire was developed and its validity and reliability were confirmed. The questionnaire was distributed to all special-needs centers in the UAE via Survey Monkey, and 78 responses were received. The results indicate the nature of obstacles to AT use in special education centers in the UAE, with obstacles related to parents having the highest mean. The results also indicated a statistically signif...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - March 4, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Mohammad Fteiha Mohammad Al-Rashaida Deena Elsori Ashraf Khalil Ghanem Al Bustami Source Type: research

Identification and assessment of Electronic Aids for Daily Living considered essential by persons with high level tetraplegia: a case series
Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2024 Mar 4:1-6. doi: 10.1080/17483107.2024.2323145. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAlthough assistive technology (AT) is recognized as a basic human right, access to AT, and particularly electronic aids to daily living (EADL), is limited. We aimed to understand how persons with high level spinal cord injury (SCI) prioritize EADL needs and assess satisfaction and efficacy of self-identified EADL. Thus, in this case series, we recruited three participants with C4, C5 or C6 SCI receiving in-patient SCI rehabilitation. Each received dedicated occupational therapy-based assistance in identifying E...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - March 4, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jacquie Ripat Cherry Nixdorf Kristine C Cowley Source Type: research

Skills on wheels: initial pre-post findings from a pilot study of a pediatric wheelchair skills training program
This study tests the hypothesis that pediatric wheelchair skills training will increase wheelchair skill ability, confidence, and participation of wheelchair-using children. Individualized instruction was delivered by occupational (N = 50) and physical (N = 12) therapy practitioners and doctoral students. The primary program intervention was adapted for pediatric wheelchair users from the adult Wheelchair Skills Training Program, developed by Dalhousie University, consisting of a total of 33 wheelchair skills. An adapted version of the Wheelchair Confidence measure (Wheel-Con-M-P), the Participation and Environment Measure...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - March 4, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tony Chase Kiera Mendoza Carson Rager Maria Stiens Madison Loeser Tiffany Stead Whitney Kozlowski Leah Van Antwerp Jessica Camilleri Joseph O'Neil Source Type: research