Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, Volume 19, Issue 1 (2024)

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Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, Volume 19, Issue 1 (2024)

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Research on Products

Product Review
Usability of the dynamic scaffolding system: an adaptive mobility device in children with special needs
Turgay Altunalan, Beyzanur Dikmen Hoşbaş & Melek Vatansever
Pages: 1-8
Published online: 23 Aug 2023
AbstractforUsability of the dynamic scaffolding system: an adaptive mobility device in children with special needs | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Mathlete: an adaptive assistive technology tool for children with dyscalculia
Kriti Dhingra, Rekha Aggarwal, Anchal Garg, Jayanti Pujari & Divakar Yadav
Pages: 9-15
Published online: 19 Oct 2022
AbstractforMathlete: an adaptive assistive technology tool for children with dyscalculia | Full Text | References | PDF (839 KB) | EPUB
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Original Research

Article
Age related increase in impairment across the life course: the use of Zomba curves to estimate assistive technology needs in Malawi
Ikenna D. Ebuenyi, Monica Z. Jamali, Emma M. Smith, Juba Kafumba, Pachalo Chizala, Alister Munthali & Malcolm MacLachlan
Pages: 16-23
Published online: 15 Apr 2022
AbstractforAge related increase in impairment across the life course: the use of Zomba curves to estimate assistive technology needs in Malawi | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Open Access
Article
Cognitive status is associated with performance of manual wheelchair skills in hospitalized older adults
Nurit Krayn-Deckel, Katya Presaizen & Alon Kalron
Pages: 24-29
Published online: 09 Apr 2022
AbstractforCognitive status is associated with performance of manual wheelchair skills in hospitalized older adults | Full Text | References | PDF (594.8 KB) | EPUB
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Review Article

Review
The clinical effects of brain–computer interface with robot on upper-limb function for post-stroke rehabilitation: a meta-analysis and systematic review
Hao Qu, Feixiang Zeng, Yongbin Tang, Bin Shi, Zhijun Wang, Xiaokai Chen & Jing Wang
Pages: 30-41
Published online: 21 Apr 2022
AbstractforThe clinical effects of brain–computer interface with robot on upper-limb function for post-stroke rehabilitation: a meta-analysis and systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (2.7 MB) | EPUB
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Original Research

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Assessing the use of co-design to produce bespoke assistive technology solutions within a current healthcare service: a service evaluation
Jonathan Howard, Lorna H. Tasker, Zoe Fisher & Jeremy Tree
Pages: 42-51
Published online: 15 Apr 2022
AbstractforAssessing the use of co-design to produce bespoke assistive technology solutions within a current healthcare service: a service evaluation | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB
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Application of the extended technology acceptance model to explore clinician likelihood to use robotics in rehabilitation
Marlena Klaic, Justin Fong, Vincent Crocher, Katie Davies, Kim Brock, Emma Sutton, Denny Oetomo, Ying Tan & Mary P. Galea
Pages: 52-59
Published online: 09 Apr 2022
AbstractforApplication of the extended technology acceptance model to explore clinician likelihood to use robotics in rehabilitation | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Association between individual wheelchair skills and fitness in community-dwelling manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries
Stephanie L. Silveira, Sonja de Groot & Rachel E. Cowan
Pages: 60-65
Published online: 15 Apr 2022
AbstractforAssociation between individual wheelchair skills and fitness in community-dwelling manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries | Full Text | References | PDF (516.1 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Exploring environmental factors affecting assistive technology strategies in mathematics learning for students with physical disabilities
Paola Esquivel, Lynn McGarvey, Shanon Phelan & Kim Adams
Pages: 66-77
Published online: 09 Apr 2022
AbstractforExploring environmental factors affecting assistive technology strategies in mathematics learning for students with physical disabilities | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Review Article

Review
Wheelchair service provision content in professional rehabilitation organisations’ standards documents and contemporary initiatives: a rapid review
Mary Goldberg, Paula Rushton, R. Lee Kirby, Sara Muñera, Krithika Kandavel, Jonathan Pearlman & Amira Tawashy
Pages: 78-89
Published online: 21 Apr 2022
AbstractforWheelchair service provision content in professional rehabilitation organisations’ standards documents and contemporary initiatives: a rapid review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB
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Open Access

Original Research

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Collaborative co-design and evaluation of an immersive virtual reality application prototype for communication rehabilitation (DISCOVR prototype)
Lucy Bryant, Neira Sedlarevic, Peter Stubbs, Benjamin Bailey, Vincent Nguyen, Andrew Bluff, Diana Barnett, Matt Estela, Carolyn Hayes, Chris Jacobs, Ian Kneebone, Cherie Lucas, Poonam Mehta, Emma Power & Bronwyn Hemsley
Pages: 90-99
Published online: 20 Apr 2022
AbstractforCollaborative co-design and evaluation of an immersive virtual reality application prototype for communication rehabilitation (DISCOVR prototype) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Review Article

Review
What does the literature say about the use of personal voice assistants in older adults? A scoping review
Anneliese Arnold, Stephanie Kolody, Aidan Comeau & Antonio Miguel Cruz
Pages: 100-111
Published online: 22 Apr 2022
AbstractforWhat does the literature say about the use of personal voice assistants in older adults? A scoping review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Original Research

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Walking aid training as a clinical competence in Canadian entry-to-practice professional academic programs
Ranita H. K. Manocha, Krista L. Best, Caroline Charette, Hannah Curlock, Merissa Sigfusson, Céline Faure, William C. Miller & François Routhier
Pages: 112-119
Published online: 04 May 2022
AbstractforWalking aid training as a clinical competence in Canadian entry-to-practice professional academic programs | Full Text | References | PDF (743.4 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Review Article

Review
Effectiveness of technology for braille literacy education for children: a systematic review
Elizabeth R. Hoskin, Morag K. Coyne, Michael J. White, Stephan C. D. Dobri, T. Claire Davies & Shane D. Pinder
Pages: 120-130
Published online: 15 May 2022
AbstractforEffectiveness of technology for braille literacy education for children: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (746.7 KB) | EPUB
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Original Research

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Are individuals with disabilities using wearable devices? A secondary data analysis of 2017 BRFSS
Willie Leung, Lu Shi & Jaehun Jung
Pages: 131-138
Published online: 05 May 2022
AbstractforAre individuals with disabilities using wearable devices? A secondary data analysis of 2017 BRFSS | Full Text | References | PDF (606.9 KB) | EPUB
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Architectural design and development of an upper-limb rehabilitation device: a modular synthesis approach
Sakshi Gupta, Anupam Agrawal & Ekta Singla
Pages: 139-153
Published online: 12 May 2022
AbstractforArchitectural design and development of an upper-limb rehabilitation device: a modular synthesis approach | Full Text | References | PDF (8.4 MB) | EPUB
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Child-centred framing through design research: a framework for analysing children’s ‘dream wheelchair’ designs to elicit meaning and elevate their voice
Cara Shaw, Francesca Bernardi & Farnaz Nickpour
Pages: 154-166
Published online: 11 May 2022
AbstractforChild-centred framing through design research: a framework for analysing children’s ‘dream wheelchair’ designs to elicit meaning and elevate their voice | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Open Access
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Outcomes of a novel single case study incorporating Rapid Syllable Transition treatment, AAC and blended intervention in children with cerebral palsy: a pilot study
Marjut Johanna Korkalainen, Patricia McCabe, Andy Smidt & Catherine Morgan
Pages: 167-176
Published online: 16 May 2022
AbstractforOutcomes of a novel single case study incorporating Rapid Syllable Transition treatment, AAC and blended intervention in children with cerebral palsy: a pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (912.4 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Review Article

Review
Smartphone-based gait and balance assessment in survivors of stroke: a systematic review
Joseph Peters, Libak Abou, Ellyce Wong, Mauricette Sènan Dossou, Jacob J. Sosnoff & Laura A. Rice
Pages: 177-187
Published online: 18 May 2022
AbstractforSmartphone-based gait and balance assessment in survivors of stroke: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (665.9 KB) | EPUB
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Original Research

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Study on the validity of the theoretical paradigm of art therapy for vulnerable children
Hongyi Fang, Yanhua Li, Misi Wu & Feng Gan
Pages: 188-199
Published online: 18 May 2022
AbstractforStudy on the validity of the theoretical paradigm of art therapy for vulnerable children | Full Text | References | PDF (4.3 MB) | EPUB
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Review Article

Review
Mapping wheelchair functions and their associated functional elements for stair climbing accessibility: a systematic review
Abhishek Verma, Siddhant Shrivastava & Janakarajan Ramkumar
Pages: 200-221
Published online: 25 May 2022
AbstractforMapping wheelchair functions and their associated functional elements for stair climbing accessibility: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (8.7 MB) | EPUB
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The perspectives of older adults with mild cognitive impairment and their caregivers on the use of socially assistive robots in healthcare: exploring factors that influence attitude in a pre-implementation stage
Maaike Van Assche, Mirko Petrovic, Dirk Cambier, Patrick Calders, Patrick Van Gelder & Dominique Van de Velde
Pages: 222-232
Published online: 19 May 2022
AbstractforThe perspectives of older adults with mild cognitive impairment and their caregivers on the use of socially assistive robots in healthcare: exploring factors that influence attitude in a pre-implementation stage | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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An assistive interface protocol for communication between visually and hearing-speech impaired persons in internet platform
Harsh Dokania & Nilanjan Chattaraj
Pages: 233-246
Published online: 26 May 2022
AbstractforAn assistive interface protocol for communication between visually and hearing-speech impaired persons in internet platform | Full Text | References | PDF (9.4 MB) | EPUB
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Exploring the use of mobile phones by children with intellectual disabilities: experiences from Haryana, India
Nikhita Jindal & Sudhansubala Sahu
Pages: 247-253
Published online: 23 May 2022
AbstractforExploring the use of mobile phones by children with intellectual disabilities: experiences from Haryana, India | Full Text | References | PDF (461.1 KB) | EPUB
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