An audit of the provision of environmental control systems in Northern Ireland, 1992–1997

Maguire, Susan; McCann, John; Swallow, M

doi:10.1191/026921501671583545

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“…Improved quality of life is cited as a benefit of EADL 12,14,22 . The Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Device Scale (PIADS) explores psychosocial wellbeing using three scales: self esteem, competence and adaptability.…”

Section: Quality Of Lifementioning

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Electronic aids to daily living: be able to do what you want

Verdonck

Chard

Nolan

2010

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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Purpose. This study explores the experiences of Irish people with high cervical spinal cord injuries living with electronic aids to daily living (EADL) and the meaning attributed to such systems in the context of participation in everyday life.Method. Qualitative methodology using a phenomenological approach was used to explore the phenomenon of living with EADL. Data were collected using four focus groups of users and nonusers of EADL (n¼15). All participants had high cervical spinal cord injuries (C3-5). Groups were video recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using descriptive phenomenological analysis. Conclusions. Findings highlight differences in life experiences for those with and without EADL and provides motivation to address this difference. Such insights are valuable for both users and providers of EADL.

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Section: Quality Of Lifementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Early EADL research was largely descriptive and based on case studies, surveys and anecdotal evidence from the user's perspective [10][11][12][13][14][15] . The subsequent introduction of outcome measurements indicated overall satisfaction with EADL and some subjective evidence of psychosocial benefits 7,[16][17][18] .…”

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Electronic aids to daily living: be able to do what you want

Verdonck

Chard

Nolan

2010

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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“…A number of other small studies have looked at issues around service delivery, for example (Holme et al, 1997) and (Williams & Bowie,1993), both identify areas for improvement in service delivery. Most studies in this category report audits of provision levels, for example (Paul et al, 2006), (Maguire et al, 2001), (Novak,1998) and (McDonald & St Leger, 1996).…”

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“…Most studies in this category report audits of provision levels, for example Paul et al (2006), Maguire et al (2001), Novak (1998) and McDonald & St Leger (1996).…”

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The limitations of speech control: perceptions of provision of speech‐driven environmental controls

Judge

Robertson

Hawley

2011

Jnl of Assistive Technologies

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Aim: This study set out to collect data from assistive technology professionals about their provision of speech-driven environmental control systems. This study is part of a larger study looking at developing a new speech-driven environmental control system. Method:A focus group for assistive technology professionals was conducted.This focus group was recorded, transcribed and then analysed using a framework approach. Results:The analysis suggested that professionals have a 'mental model' of a successful user of a speech-driven system and that in general they consider such systems either as a 'last resort' or to work in parallel with another system as a backup. Perceived poor reliability was highlighted as a major influence in the provision of speech-driven environmental control systems although there were also positive perceptions about the use of speech under controlled circumstances. Comparison with published data from end-users showed that professionals highlighted the majority of issues identified by endusers. Conclusion:Assistive technology professionals think that speech has potential as an access method but are cautious about using speech-driven environmental control systems predominantly due to concerns about reliability. Professionals seem able to empathise well with the challenges faced by end-users in use of these systems.

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Electronic Aids for Daily Living

Little

2010

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America

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An audit of the provision of environmental control systems in Northern Ireland, 1992–1997

Cited by 8 publications

References 4 publications

Electronic aids to daily living: be able to do what you want

Electronic aids to daily living: be able to do what you want

The limitations of speech control: perceptions of provision of speech‐driven environmental controls

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