Assistive Technology Assessment Handbook, Second Edition

Federici, Stefano; Scherer, Marcia J.

doi:10.1201/9781351228411

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“…To decrease the abandonment and increase the acceptability of exoskeletons, a multi-disciplinary, universal, inclusive user-centered approach to better understand user needs with the development of person-environment-technology interaction should be addressed into the design process [76]. Additionally, research providing user insights may be useful to help understand and optimize the acceptance and adoption of such devices especially by older adults [25].…”

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The Progressive Intertwinement Between Design, Human Needs and the Regulation of Care Technology: The Case of Lower-Limb Exoskeletons

Fosch‐Villaronga

Özcan

2019

Int J of Soc Robotics

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The adoption of robot technology is accelerating in healthcare settings. Care robots can support and extend the work of caregivers in assisting patients, elderly or children. Typical examples of such systems are 'cognitive therapeutic robots,' 'physical rehabilitation robots,' 'assistive and lifting robots.' Although these robots might reduce the workload of care workers, and be a cost-efficient solution against healthcare system cuts, the insertion of such technologies may also raise ethical, legal and societal concerns concerning users. In this article, we describe some of these concerns, including cognitive safety, prospective liability, and privacy. We argue that the current regulatory framework for care robot technology is ill-prepared to address such multidisciplinary concerns because it only focuses on physical safety requirements, whereas it disregards other issues arising from the human-robot interaction. We support the idea that design plays a significant role in shaping the technology to meet the needs of the users and the goals set by the regulation. To illustrate practical challenges, in this article we consider as an example the case of lower-limb exoskeletons. This example helps illuminate the overarching idea of the article, that is, that regulation, design, and human needs need to intertwine and mutually shape each other to serve the solutions these technologies proclaim.

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Section: Emotions As Part Of the Design Processmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Progressive Intertwinement Between Design, Human Needs and the Regulation of Care Technology: The Case of Lower-Limb Exoskeletons

Fosch‐Villaronga

Özcan

2019

Int J of Soc Robotics

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“…Assistive Technology (AT) is the term used to describe the large collection of services and devices that aid people to maintain or improve function and independence in daily life (World Health Organization [WHO], 2018). An integrated approach to AT, including both hard and soft AT (Cook et al, 2020; Waldron & Layton, 2008), results in optimal AT outcomes (de Jonge et al, 2017). Hard AT relates to the physical devices, such as wheelchairs, prosthetics, walking aids and eating utensils.…”

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“…Hard AT relates to the physical devices, such as wheelchairs, prosthetics, walking aids and eating utensils. Soft AT, in comparison, refers to the systems that support individuals to use these assistive technologies effectively, including collaborative assessment, trialling devices and equipment, customisation of the AT, training, as well as maintenance support, repairs and follow-up (de Jonge et al, 2017). Soft AT is particularly important as the complexity of the hard AT increases.…”

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“…De Jonge et al (2017) outlines four levels of AT complexity based on previous literature and Australian policy (Hammel & Angelo, 1996; Summers & Walker, 2013; National Disability Insurance Agency [NDIA], n.d., as cited in de Jonge et al, 2017). Each level increases in complexity (both technology and operational requirements), level of risk to the user, accessibility and cost.…”

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Establishing the normative and comparative needs of assistive technology provision in Queensland from the agency and funding scheme perspective

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Background and Aims: Assistive technology services and devices support the participation and inclusion of people living with disability. In Australia, the regulatory bodies, agencies and schemes that manage assistive technology provision are governed by national and / or state-based Acts and Legislation. This study examined the assistive technology sector from the perspective of the regulatory bodies, agencies and schemes. Design and Methods: Regulatory bodies, agencies and schemes that manage funding for assistive technology in Australia were identified by the research team. A website audit reviewed publicly available documents and information. Semi-structured interviews with representatives from the agencies and schemes were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Findings: The audit (n =17) found that the range and level of information publicly available was variable. The availability of assistive technology for driving and transport, design and building for access and safety, and mobility was most often promoted. The qualitative findings (n = 11) indicated variability and challenges within four themes: operationalising the legislation; internal assistive technology processes; reasonable and necessary; and risks in the assistive technology pathway. Conclusions: Regulatory bodies, agencies and schemes are critical to the effectiveness of the sector. The findings identified opportunities for the organisations to review how internal processes are communicated publicly, and for the sector to address the perceived risks related to health professional availability, knowledge and skills, and limited accessibility to trial assistive technology. Subsequent studies explored the perspectives of the assistive technology advisors and suppliers and the recipients of assistive technology services and devices.

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How to Make the User Experience Positive and Effective for the Person with a Disability Using Assistive Technology

Scherer,

Federici

2022

Communications in Computer and Information Science

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Assistive Technology Assessment Handbook, Second Edition

Cited by 15 publications

References 487 publications

The Progressive Intertwinement Between Design, Human Needs and the Regulation of Care Technology: The Case of Lower-Limb Exoskeletons

The Progressive Intertwinement Between Design, Human Needs and the Regulation of Care Technology: The Case of Lower-Limb Exoskeletons

Establishing the normative and comparative needs of assistive technology provision in Queensland from the agency and funding scheme perspective

How to Make the User Experience Positive and Effective for the Person with a Disability Using Assistive Technology

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