Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, Volume 13, Issue 4 (2018)

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Original Research

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Patient perceptions of environmental control units: experiences of Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders receiving inpatient VA healthcare
Bella Etingen, Rachael N. Martinez, Marissa A. Vallette, Ryan Dendinger, Balmatee Bidassie, Scott Miskevics, Hira T. Khan, Huberta T. Cozart, Sara M. Locatelli & Frances M. Weaver
Pages: 325-332
Published online: 19 Apr 2017
AbstractforPatient perceptions of environmental control units: experiences of Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders receiving inpatient VA healthcare | Full Text | References | PDF (616.5 KB)
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A novel method for designing and optimizing the layout of facilities in bathroom for the elderly in home-based rehabilitation
Duojin Wang, Jing Wu & Qinglian Lin
Pages: 333-341
Published online: 28 Apr 2017
AbstractforA novel method for designing and optimizing the layout of facilities in bathroom for the elderly in home-based rehabilitation | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Quality of life of patients after total laryngectomy: the struggle against stigmatization and social exclusion using speech synthesis
Jiří Mertl, Eva Žáčková & Barbora Řepová
Pages: 342-352
Published online: 27 Apr 2017
AbstractforQuality of life of patients after total laryngectomy: the struggle against stigmatization and social exclusion using speech synthesis | Full Text | References | PDF (845.5 KB)
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Designing augmentative and alternative communication applications: the results of focus groups with speech-language pathologists and parents of children with autism spectrum disorder
Jamie B. Boster & John W. McCarthy
Pages: 353-365
Published online: 10 May 2017
AbstractforDesigning augmentative and alternative communication applications: the results of focus groups with speech-language pathologists and parents of children with autism spectrum disorder | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Products and Devices

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Integrating end-user feedback in the concept stage of development of a novel sensor access system for environmental control
Susan Koch Fager, Tabatha Sorenson, Susanne Butte, Alexander Nelson, Nilanjan Banerjee & Ryan Robucci
Pages: 366-372
Published online: 19 May 2017
AbstractforIntegrating end-user feedback in the concept stage of development of a novel sensor access system for environmental control | Full Text | References | PDF (895.6 KB)
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The influence of the crutch setup on stability and weight-bearing parameters in post total hip replacement surgery patients during quiet standing
Francesco Esposito, Marco Freddolini, Leonardo Latella, Palmina Braccio, Massimiliano Marcucci & Andrea Corvi
Pages: 373-378
Published online: 16 May 2017
AbstractforThe influence of the crutch setup on stability and weight-bearing parameters in post total hip replacement surgery patients during quiet standing | Full Text | References | PDF (762.7 KB)
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Use of two test methods to ensure accurate surface firmness and stability measurements for accessibility
Peter W. Axelson & Seanna L. Hurley
Pages: 379-387
Published online: 27 May 2017
AbstractforUse of two test methods to ensure accurate surface firmness and stability measurements for accessibility | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Frontal plane pelvis and hip kinematics of transfemoral amputee gait. Effect of a prosthetic foot with active ankle dorsiflexion and individualized training – a case study
Anna Armannsdottir, Roy Tranberg, Gudfinna Halldorsdottir & Kristin Briem
Pages: 388-393
Published online: 03 Oct 2017
AbstractforFrontal plane pelvis and hip kinematics of transfemoral amputee gait. Effect of a prosthetic foot with active ankle dorsiflexion and individualized training – a case study | Full Text | References | PDF (791.1 KB) | Supplemental
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Review

Review
Haptic-assistive technologies for audition and vision sensory disabilities
Francesca Sorgini, Renato Caliò, Maria Chiara Carrozza & Calogero Maria Oddo
Pages: 394-421
Published online: 10 Oct 2017
AbstractforHaptic-assistive technologies for audition and vision sensory disabilities | Full Text | References | PDF (2.9 MB)
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Review
Anterior or posterior walkers for children with cerebral palsy? A systematic review
Marilyn Poole, Doug Simkiss, Alice Rose & François-Xavier Li
Pages: 422-433
Published online: 06 Oct 2017
AbstractforAnterior or posterior walkers for children with cerebral palsy? A systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Corrigendum

Correction
Correction to: The Wheelchair Use Confidence Scale: Italian translation, adaptation, and validation of the short form
Page: (i)
Published online: 14 Oct 2017
CitationforCorrection to: The Wheelchair Use Confidence Scale: Italian translation, adaptation, and validation of the short form | Full Text | PDF (90.1 KB)
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