Translation and validation of the assistive technology device predisposition assessment in Greek in order to assess satisfaction with use of the selected assistive device

Abstract

Purpose: To examine the Assistive Technology Device Predisposition Assessment scale and provide evidence of validity and reliability of the Greek version. Methods: We translated and adapted the original instrument in Greek according to the most well-known guidelines recommendations. Field test studies were conducted in a rehabilitation hospital to validate the appropriateness of the final results. Ratings of the different items were statistically analyzed. We recruited 115 subjects who were administered the Form E of the original questionnaire. Results: The experimental analysis conducted revealed a three subscales structure: (i) Adaptability, (ii) Fit to Use, and (iii) Socializing. According to the results of our study the three subscales measure different constructs. Reliability measures (ICC = 0.981, Pearson's correlation = 0.963, Cronbach's α = 0.701) yielded high values. Test-retest outcome showed great stability. Conclusions: This is the first study, at least to the knowledge of the authors, which focuses merely on measuring the satisfaction of the users from the used assistive device, while exploring the Assistive Technology Device Predisposition Assessment - Device Form in such depth. According to the results, it is a stable, valid and reliable instrument and applicable to the Greek population. Thus, it can be used to measure the satisfaction of patients with assistive devices.

Implications for Rehabilitation

• The paper explores the cultural adaptability and applicability of ATD PA – Device Form.

• ATD PA – Device Form can be used to assess user satisfaction by the selected assistive device.

• ATD PA – Device Form is a valid and reliable instrument in measuring users’ satisfaction in Greekreality.

Keywords:

• Assessment
• assistive technology
• ATD PA
• Greece
• reliability
• user satisfaction
• validation

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank P. Siavelis, the physical therapist working in the rehabilitation center/hospital for helping us in the recruitment process and in collecting all the relevant data from the patients participating in the study.

Compliance with ethical standards

All procedures performed in studies involving human participants were in accordance with the ethical standards of the institutional and/or national research committee and with the 1964 Helsinki declaration and its later amendments or comparable ethical standards. Inform consent was obtained from all individual participants included in the study.

Disclosure statement

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of this article.

Funding information

The work leading to the presented results has received funding from the European Union under grant agreement n° 600796.