Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, Volume 18, Issue 7 (2023)

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Article
Understanding the possibilities and limitations of assistive technology in health and welfare services for people with intellectual disabilities, staff perspectives
Omid Rasouli, Lisbeth Kvam, Vigdis Schnell Husby, Monica Røstad & Aud Elisabeth Witsø
Pages: 989-997
Published online: 17 Aug 2021
AbstractforUnderstanding the possibilities and limitations of assistive technology in health and welfare services for people with intellectual disabilities, staff perspectives | Full Text | References | PDF (964.1 KB) | EPUB
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Review Article

Review
Low vision devices for age-related macular degeneration: a systematic review
Anne Macnamara, Celia S. Chen, Andrew Davies, Charlotte Sloan & Tobias Loetscher
Pages: 998-1010
Published online: 20 Aug 2021
AbstractforLow vision devices for age-related macular degeneration: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (935.3 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Aided language modelling, responsive communication and eye-gaze technology as communication intervention for adults with Rett syndrome: three experimental single case studies
H. Wandin, P. Lindberg & K. Sonnander
Pages: 1011-1025
Published online: 28 Aug 2021
AbstractforAided language modelling, responsive communication and eye-gaze technology as communication intervention for adults with Rett syndrome: three experimental single case studies | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Classification of wheelchair pressure relief maneuvers using changes in center of pressure and weight on the seat
S. Andrea Sundaram, Garrett Grindle, Benjamin Gebrosky, Josh Brown, Annmarie Kelleher, Rosemarie Cooper, Cheng-Shiu Chung & Rory A. Cooper
Pages: 1026-1034
Published online: 19 Aug 2021
AbstractforClassification of wheelchair pressure relief maneuvers using changes in center of pressure and weight on the seat | Full Text | References | PDF (3.7 MB) | EPUB
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Comorbidities and medical complexities of mobility device users: a retrospective study
Nicole B. LaBerge, Ashley Detterbeck & Carla F. J. Nooijen
Pages: 1035-1042
Published online: 02 Sep 2021
AbstractforComorbidities and medical complexities of mobility device users: a retrospective study | Full Text | References | PDF (556.9 KB) | EPUB
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The use of speech recognition technology by people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a scoping review
Richard Cave & Steven Bloch
Pages: 1043-1055
Published online: 11 Sep 2021
AbstractforThe use of speech recognition technology by people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a scoping review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Device/Product

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Design of a low-cost, reconfigurable, standing wheelchair with easy and stable sit-stand-sit transition capability
Vivek Sarda, Swostik Sourav Dash, D. S. Mohan Varma, Javeed Shaikh-Mohammed & S. Sujatha
Pages: 1056-1065
Published online: 13 Oct 2021
AbstractforDesign of a low-cost, reconfigurable, standing wheelchair with easy and stable sit-stand-sit transition capability | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Perception of autonomy among people who use wheeled mobility assistive devices: dependence on environment and contextual factors
Mahsa Khalili, Chelsea Jonathan, Nicole Hocking, Machiel Van der Loos, W. Ben Mortenson & Jaimie Borisoff
Pages: 1066-1073
Published online: 07 Oct 2021
AbstractforPerception of autonomy among people who use wheeled mobility assistive devices: dependence on environment and contextual factors | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Case Report

Case Report
The impact of exergames on the functional balance of a teenager with cerebral palsy – a case report
Fábio Pereira, Mónica S. Cameirão & Sergi Bermúdez i Badia
Pages: 1074-1083
Published online: 30 Sep 2021
AbstractforThe impact of exergames on the functional balance of a teenager with cerebral palsy – a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (2.6 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Blind spot sensor systems for power wheelchairs: obstacle detection accuracy, cognitive task load, and perceived usefulness among older adults
Alice Pellichero, Krista L. Best, François Routhier, Pooja Viswanathan, Rosalie H. Wang & William C. Miller
Pages: 1084-1092
Published online: 09 Oct 2021
AbstractforBlind spot sensor systems for power wheelchairs: obstacle detection accuracy, cognitive task load, and perceived usefulness among older adults | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Influence of Roulez avec confiance, a peer-led community-based wheelchair skills training program, on manual wheelchair users
Maude Beaudoin, Krista L. Best, Émilie Raymond & François Routhier
Pages: 1093-1100
Published online: 30 Sep 2021
AbstractforInfluence of Roulez avec confiance, a peer-led community-based wheelchair skills training program, on manual wheelchair users | Full Text | References | PDF (582.8 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Case Report

Case Report
Clinical changes as a result of dynamic seating in a young adult with cerebral palsy
Michelle L. Lange
Pages: 1101-1106
Published online: 21 Oct 2021
AbstractforClinical changes as a result of dynamic seating in a young adult with cerebral palsy | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB) | EPUB
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Review Articles

Review
Can technology impact loneliness in dementia? A scoping review on the role of assistive technologies in delivering psychosocial interventions in long-term care
Kübra Beliz Budak, Golnaz Atefi, Viktoria Hoel, Franziska Laporte Uribe, Franka Meiland, Sonja Teupen, Simone Anna Felding & Martina Roes
Pages: 1107-1119
Published online: 09 Nov 2021
AbstractforCan technology impact loneliness in dementia? A scoping review on the role of assistive technologies in delivering psychosocial interventions in long-term care | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB
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Open Access
Review
Provision of paediatric wheelchairs in low resource settings: a scoping review
Monique Charbonnet, Lorraine Sylvester, Hongwu Wang & Beth W. DeGrace
Pages: 1120-1138
Published online: 06 Oct 2021
AbstractforProvision of paediatric wheelchairs in low resource settings: a scoping review | Full Text | References | PDF (858.1 KB) | EPUB
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A scoping review of literature using speech recognition technologies by individuals with disabilities in multiple contexts
Kevin Berner & Alana N. Alves
Pages: 1139-1145
Published online: 20 Oct 2021
AbstractforA scoping review of literature using speech recognition technologies by individuals with disabilities in multiple contexts | Full Text | References | PDF (557.1 KB) | EPUB
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Original Research

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Practices and views of wheelchair service providers regarding wheelchair-skills training for clients and their caregivers: a global online survey
Ronald Lee Kirby, Cher Smith, Kim Parker, Christopher John Theriault & Navjot Sandila
Pages: 1146-1153
Published online: 27 Oct 2021
AbstractforPractices and views of wheelchair service providers regarding wheelchair-skills training for clients and their caregivers: a global online survey | Full Text | References | PDF (520.7 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Perspectives of inpatient rehabilitation clinicians on the state of manual wheelchair training: a qualitative analysis
Carly T. Rusek, Micki Kleven, Carla Walker, Kim Walker, Rachel Heeb & Kerri A. Morgan
Pages: 1154-1162
Published online: 22 Oct 2021
AbstractforPerspectives of inpatient rehabilitation clinicians on the state of manual wheelchair training: a qualitative analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (752.7 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Review Article

Review
Economic evaluation of wheelchairs interventions: a systematic review
Eliana C. Ferretti, Erica Suzumura, Luciana M. Rozman, Rory A. Cooper & Patrícia C. de Soárez
Pages: 1163-1174
Published online: 09 Nov 2021
AbstractforEconomic evaluation of wheelchairs interventions: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB
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Original Research

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Influencing health behaviour using smart building interventions for people with dementia and mild cognitive impairment: expert interviews and a systematic literature review
J. H. W. (Coosje) Hammink, J. A. (Nienke) Moor & M. (Masi) Mohammadi
Pages: 1175-1191
Published online: 03 Nov 2021
AbstractforInfluencing health behaviour using smart building interventions for people with dementia and mild cognitive impairment: expert interviews and a systematic literature review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Providing mainstream smart home technology as assistive technology for persons with disabilities: a qualitative study with professionals
Dan Ding, Lindsey Morris, Kristin Messina & Andrea Fairman
Pages: 1192-1199
Published online: 09 Nov 2021
AbstractforProviding mainstream smart home technology as assistive technology for persons with disabilities: a qualitative study with professionals | Full Text | References | PDF (866.1 KB) | EPUB
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Review
Efficacy assessment of virtual reality therapy for neuromotor rehabilitation in home environment: a systematic review
Vibhuti, Neelesh Kumar & Chitra Kataria
Pages: 1200-1220
Published online: 11 Nov 2021
AbstractforEfficacy assessment of virtual reality therapy for neuromotor rehabilitation in home environment: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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A cross-sectional survey investigating wheelchair skills training in Ireland
Kimberly Mathis & Rosemary Joan Gowran
Pages: 1221-1228
Published online: 17 Nov 2021
AbstractforA cross-sectional survey investigating wheelchair skills training in Ireland | Full Text | References | PDF (585 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Open Access
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Exploration of pediatric manual wheelchair confidence among children, parents, and occupational therapists: a qualitative study
Evelina Pituch, Paula W. Rushton, Kim Culley, Martine Houde, Alexandra Lahoud, Josiane Lettre & François Routhier
Pages: 1229-1236
Published online: 22 Nov 2021
AbstractforExploration of pediatric manual wheelchair confidence among children, parents, and occupational therapists: a qualitative study | Full Text | References | PDF (558.5 KB) | EPUB
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Review Articles

Review
The impact of virtual reality on manual dexterity of Parkinson’s disease subjects: a systematic review
Arthur Both Lahude, Philipe Souza Corrêa, Maria Eduarda P. Cabeleira & Fernanda Cechetti
Pages: 1237-1244
Published online: 25 Jan 2022
AbstractforThe impact of virtual reality on manual dexterity of Parkinson’s disease subjects: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (632.2 KB) | EPUB
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Effectiveness of task-specific training using assistive devices and task-specific usual care on upper limb performance after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Samantha G. Rozevink, Juha M. Hijmans, Koen A. Horstink & Corry K. van der Sluis
Pages: 1245-1258
Published online: 17 Nov 2021
AbstractforEffectiveness of task-specific training using assistive devices and task-specific usual care on upper limb performance after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Original Research

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Rehabilitation counsellor perceived importance and competence in assistive technology
Hung Jen Kuo & John Kosciulek
Pages: 1259-1265
Published online: 09 Nov 2021
AbstractforRehabilitation counsellor perceived importance and competence in assistive technology | Full Text | References | PDF (539.8 KB) | EPUB
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