Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, Volume 19, Issue 5 (2024)

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Review Articles

Review
A qualitative evidence synthesis of the experiences and perspectives of communicating using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
Katherine Broomfield, Deborah Harrop, Georgina L. Jones, Karen Sage & Simon Judge
Pages: 1802-1816
Published online: 26 Aug 2022
AbstractforA qualitative evidence synthesis of the experiences and perspectives of communicating using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Review Article
A scoping review of the use of intelligent assistive technologies in rehabilitation practice with older adults
Maggie MacNeil, Emily Hirslund, Leonardo Baiocco-Romano, Ayse Kuspinar & Paul Stolee
Pages: 1817-1848
Published online: 27 Jul 2023
AbstractforA scoping review of the use of intelligent assistive technologies in rehabilitation practice with older adults | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Accessibility and inclusiveness of new information and communication technologies for disabled users and content creators in the Metaverse
Petar Radanliev, David De Roure, Peter Novitzky & Ivo Sluganovic
Pages: 1849-1863
Published online: 10 Aug 2023
AbstractforAccessibility and inclusiveness of new information and communication technologies for disabled users and content creators in the Metaverse | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB) | EPUB
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Research on Products and Devices

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Usability study of a smart transfer-assistive robot with dual arms for care workers
Young Sun Kim, Hye Ri Shin, Hee Jeong Yoon, Si Woo Ban, Young Gi Kim, Kwang Wook Jung & Hyunki In
Pages: 1864-1870
Published online: 29 Nov 2023
AbstractforUsability study of a smart transfer-assistive robot with dual arms for care workers | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB) | EPUB
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Canadian manufacturer and technician perspectives on the design and use of augmentative and alternative communication technology
Sonja Bonar, Seamus Burnham, Jillian Henderson, Beata Batorowicz, Shane D. Pinder, Tracy Shepherd & T. Claire Davies
Pages: 1871-1878
Published online: 02 Aug 2023
AbstractforCanadian manufacturer and technician perspectives on the design and use of augmentative and alternative communication technology | Full Text | References | PDF (607.1 KB) | EPUB
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Studying mechanical load at body-seat interface during dynamic activities such as wheelchair propulsion: a scoping review
Clémence Paquin, Julie Rozaire, Olivier Chenu, Anthony Gelis, Laura Dubuis & Sonia Duprey
Pages: 1879-1889
Published online: 23 Aug 2023
AbstractforStudying mechanical load at body-seat interface during dynamic activities such as wheelchair propulsion: a scoping review | Full Text | References | PDF (792.4 KB) | EPUB
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Off to the park: a geospatial investigation of adapted ride-on car usage
Mia E. Hoffman, Katherine M. Steele, Jon E. Froehlich, Kyle N. Winfree & Heather A. Feldner
Pages: 1890-1898
Published online: 09 Sep 2023
AbstractforOff to the park: a geospatial investigation of adapted ride-on car usage | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Product Review
Promoting disability employment with avail® – a pilot study for feasibility and preliminary efficacy
Hung Jen Kuo, Sarah George & Janonne Reynolds
Pages: 1899-1906
Published online: 23 Aug 2023
AbstractforPromoting disability employment with avail® – a pilot study for feasibility and preliminary efficacy | Full Text | References | PDF (781.5 KB) | EPUB
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SWADAPT2: benefits of a collision avoidance assistance for powered wheelchair users in driving difficulty
Bastien Fraudet, Emilie Leblong, Patrice Piette, Benoît Nicolas, Louise Devigne, Marie Babel, François Pasteau, François Routhier & Philippe Gallien
Pages: 1907-1915
Published online: 08 Sep 2023
AbstractforSWADAPT2: benefits of a collision avoidance assistance for powered wheelchair users in driving difficulty | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Effect of shape of back support adjustment on shear force applied to buttocks when tilt-in-space and reclining functions are combined in wheelchairs
Kenichi Kobara, Yasuyuki Nagata, Hisashi Takahashi, Hiroshi Osaka, Tadanobu Suehiro & Daisuke Fujita
Pages: 1916-1922
Published online: 10 Oct 2023
AbstractforEffect of shape of back support adjustment on shear force applied to buttocks when tilt-in-space and reclining functions are combined in wheelchairs | Full Text | References | PDF (808.6 KB) | EPUB
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Mapping the development process of transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation devices for neurorehabilitation, the associated barriers and facilitators, and its applicability to acquired dysarthria: a qualitative study of manufacturers’ perspectives
Pasquale Balzan, Catherine Tattersall, Rebecca Palmer & Michael Murray
Pages: 1923-1934
Published online: 19 Oct 2023
AbstractforMapping the development process of transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation devices for neurorehabilitation, the associated barriers and facilitators, and its applicability to acquired dysarthria: a qualitative study of manufacturers’ perspectives | Full Text | References | PDF (937.2 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Research Articles

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Exploring older adult needs and preferences for technology-assisted group music-making. A qualitative analysis of data collected during the participatory user-centred design process
Jennifer MacRitchie, Matthew Breaden, John R. Taylor & Andrew J. Milne
Pages: 1935-1944
Published online: 05 Jun 2022
AbstractforExploring older adult needs and preferences for technology-assisted group music-making. A qualitative analysis of data collected during the participatory user-centred design process | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB) | EPUB
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Article
Repair strategies for assistive technology in low resource settings
Ben Oldfrey, Cathy Holloway, Julian Walker, Steven McCormack, Bernadette Deere, Laurence Kenney, Robert Ssekitoleko, Helen Ackers & Mark Miodownik
Pages: 1945-1955
Published online: 19 Jul 2023
AbstractforRepair strategies for assistive technology in low resource settings | Full Text | References | PDF (616.9 KB) | EPUB
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Article
Factors clinicians consider when providing pediatric wheelchair skills training: a modified think aloud study
Lisa K. Kenyon, Daniel McNally, Jacob Ray, Sebastian Vanderest & Krista L. Best
Pages: 1956-1963
Published online: 22 Jul 2023
AbstractforFactors clinicians consider when providing pediatric wheelchair skills training: a modified think aloud study | Full Text | References | PDF (599.4 KB) | EPUB
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Pilot testing the SUCCESS peer mentoring program for students with concussion: the role of personas in mobile technology development
Katy H. O’Brien, Yalian Pei, Amy M. Kemp, Rebecca Gartell & Tracey Wallace
Pages: 1964-1979
Published online: 31 Jul 2023
AbstractforPilot testing the SUCCESS peer mentoring program for students with concussion: the role of personas in mobile technology development | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Relationship between rolling resistance, preferred speed, and manual wheelchair propulsion mechanics in non-disabled adults
Hunter Soleymani & Rachel Cowan
Pages: 1980-1991
Published online: 26 Jul 2023
AbstractforRelationship between rolling resistance, preferred speed, and manual wheelchair propulsion mechanics in non-disabled adults | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Accessible autonomous transportation and services: a focus group study
Sivashankar Sivakanthan, Rosemarie Cooper, Celia Lopes, Hailee Kulich, Nikitha Deepak, Chang Dae Lee, Hongwu Wang, Jorge L. Candiotti, Brad E. Dicianno, Alicia Koontz & Rory A. Cooper
Pages: 1992-1999
Published online: 07 Aug 2023
AbstractforAccessible autonomous transportation and services: a focus group study | Full Text | References | PDF (539.4 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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A technology-focused service within a rehabilitation setting: exploring the experiences and current technology demands of people with disabilities
Soo Oh, Tenelle Hodson, Melissa Kendall, Camila Shirota & Elizabeth Kendall
Pages: 2000-2009
Published online: 24 Aug 2023
AbstractforA technology-focused service within a rehabilitation setting: exploring the experiences and current technology demands of people with disabilities | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Article
Provision status of assistive products for cognition to older adults with cognitive impairment among rehabilitation therapists
Megumi Kawasaki, Yuko Nishiura, Jumpei Mizuno & Takenobu Inoue
Pages: 2010-2016
Published online: 10 Aug 2023
AbstractforProvision status of assistive products for cognition to older adults with cognitive impairment among rehabilitation therapists | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Implementation of information and communication technology to facilitate participation in high school occupations for students with neurodevelopmental disorders
Moa Yngve & Helene Lidström
Pages: 2017-2025
Published online: 17 Aug 2023
AbstractforImplementation of information and communication technology to facilitate participation in high school occupations for students with neurodevelopmental disorders | Full Text | References | PDF (599.1 KB) | EPUB
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Article
Assistive technology unmet need in Indonesia: challenges and opportunities for enhancing equitable access
Satria Ardianuari, Ester Pasaribu, Gantjang Amannullah, Adhi Prana & Eka Widiyanta
Pages: 2026-2037
Published online: 23 Aug 2023
AbstractforAssistive technology unmet need in Indonesia: challenges and opportunities for enhancing equitable access | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Tensions between closure of the digital divide and acts of care in residential settings for persons with disabilities. A study of adopting customised information and communication technology
Anita Berg, Hilde Guddingsmo & Gunn Eva Solum Myren
Pages: 2038-2045
Published online: 18 Aug 2023
AbstractforTensions between closure of the digital divide and acts of care in residential settings for persons with disabilities. A study of adopting customised information and communication technology | Full Text | References | PDF (559.2 KB) | EPUB
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Article
Virtual reality as a telerehabilitation strategy for people with autism spectrum disorder during the COVID-19 quarantine scenario: physical activity, motor performance and enjoyment
Amanda Figueiredo Santos de Almeida, Talita Dias da Silva, Íbis Ariana Peña de Moraes, Lilian Del Ciello de Menezes, Eduardo Dati Dias, Luciano Vieira de Araújo, Carlos Bandeira de Mello Monteiro, Helen Dawes, Amanda Orasmo Simcsik, Camila Aparecida de Oliveira Alberissi, Victoria Yanara Hernandes da Silva, Marisa Afonso Andrade Brunherotti & Maria Georgina Marques Tonello
Pages: 2046-2056
Published online: 11 Sep 2023
AbstractforVirtual reality as a telerehabilitation strategy for people with autism spectrum disorder during the COVID-19 quarantine scenario: physical activity, motor performance and enjoyment | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB) | EPUB
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Article
Wheelchair Skills Test in simulated versus community settings: a mixed-methods crossover study of experienced motorized mobility scooter users
Sharon Jang, R. Lee Kirby, Laura Hurd, Sandra Hobson, Richelle Emery & W. Ben Mortenson
Pages: 2057-2064
Published online: 29 Aug 2023
AbstractforWheelchair Skills Test in simulated versus community settings: a mixed-methods crossover study of experienced motorized mobility scooter users | Full Text | References | PDF (669.2 KB) | EPUB
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Accessible exercise for wheelchair users: comparing the usability of two adapted exercise machines
Elisabeth Anderson, Abigail Baker, Jaimie Borisoff, Johanne Mattie, Bonita Sawatzky, Carolyn Sparrey & W. Ben Mortenson
Pages: 2065-2075
Published online: 11 Sep 2023
AbstractforAccessible exercise for wheelchair users: comparing the usability of two adapted exercise machines | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Effects of the WHO 8-step wheelchair-service-delivery process on wheelchair users in El Salvador: a cohort study
Yasmin Garcia-Mendez, Megan D’Innocenzo, Jonathan Pearlman, Stephanie Vásquez-Gabela, Perth Rosen, Maria-Virginia Rodriguez-Funes, R. Lee Kirby & Anand Mhatre
Pages: 2076-2087
Published online: 23 Sep 2023
AbstractforEffects of the WHO 8-step wheelchair-service-delivery process on wheelchair users in El Salvador: a cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Article
Evaluation of providers’ assistive technology service delivery practices in Pakistan
Areeba Khan, Mary Goldberg, Jonathan Pearlman & Lauren Terhorst
Pages: 2088-2094
Published online: 19 Sep 2023
AbstractforEvaluation of providers’ assistive technology service delivery practices in Pakistan | Full Text | References | PDF (575.6 KB) | EPUB
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Article
Two decades of assistive technologies to empower people with disability: a systematic mapping study
J. G. Enríquez, Luis M. Soria Morillo, J. A. García-García & Juan A. Álvarez-García
Pages: 2095-2112
Published online: 05 Oct 2023
AbstractforTwo decades of assistive technologies to empower people with disability: a systematic mapping study | Full Text | References | PDF (3.4 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Article
COOK technology to support meal preparation following a severe traumatic brain injury: a usability mixed-methods single-case study in a real-world environment
Mireille Gagnon-Roy, Nathalie Bier, Sylvain Giroux, Mélanie Couture, Hélène Pigot, Guylaine Le Dorze, Nadia Gosselin, Sareh Zarshenas, Charlotte Hendryckx & Carolina Bottari
Pages: 2113-2130
Published online: 13 Oct 2023
AbstractforCOOK technology to support meal preparation following a severe traumatic brain injury: a usability mixed-methods single-case study in a real-world environment | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor
Can ChatGPT empower people with dyslexia?
Bhuvan Botchu, Karthikeyan. P. Iyengar & Rajesh Botchu
Pages: 2131-2132
Published online: 12 Sep 2023
CitationforCan ChatGPT empower people with dyslexia? | Full Text | References | PDF (243.9 KB) | EPUB
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