Assistive technology for cognition [Understanding the Needs of Persons with Disabilities]

LoPresti, Edmund F.; Bodine, Cathy; Lewis, C.

doi:10.1109/emb.2007.907396

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“…Overall, respondents identified the use of 120 devices, and 57 respondents indicated a need for a device, across all device-purpose areas, but did not currently have such a device. In addition to difficulties, use, and need, respondents were asked if they had trouble with learning and memory, as technology has been shown to address these challenges (LoPresti, Bodine & Lewis, 2008). Forty-seven percent (n = 85) reported trouble in learning new things and 47% (n = 84) reported problems remembering what they learned.…”

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confidence: 99%

Self-Report Computer-Based Survey of Technology Use by People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Tanis

Palmer²,

Wehmeyer³

et al. 2012

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Advancements of technologies in the areas of mobiliy, hearing and vision, communication, and daily living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) has the potential to greatly enhance indepencence and self-determination. Previous research, however, suggests that there is a “technological divide” with regard to the use of such technologies by people with IDD when compared with the general public. The present study sought to provide current information with regard to technology use by people with IDD by examining the technology needs, use, and barriers to such use experienced by 180 adults with IDD through QuestNet, a self-directed computer survey program. The study findings suggest that although there has been progress in technology acquisition and use by people IDD, yet there remains an underutilization of technologies across the population.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Self-Report Computer-Based Survey of Technology Use by People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Tanis

Palmer²,

Wehmeyer³

et al. 2012

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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“…The main factor that causes mismatch between a patient and potential technology is inadequate evaluation and assessment of the patient's needs and preferences [1, 15]. The difficulty of matching a patient and technology emerges not only from his unique combination of cognitive, sensory, and physical abilities but also from his expectations and reactions to the new technology interventions.…”

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“…Cognitive impairments occurring after sustaining a brain injury include attention, memory, and executive function deficiencies. These consequences dramatically affect patients' lives and limit the performance of their everyday activities [1]. …”

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confidence: 99%

A Game System for Cognitive Rehabilitation

Shapi’i

Zin

Elaklouk

2015

BioMed Research International

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Brain injury such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) and stroke is the major cause of long-term disabilities in many countries. The increasing rate of brain damaged victims and the heterogeneity of impairments decrease rehabilitation effectiveness and competence resulting in higher cost of rehabilitation treatment. On the other hand, traditional rehabilitation exercises are boring, thus leading patients to neglect the prescribed exercises required for recovery. Therefore, we propose game-based approach to address these problems. This paper presents a rehabilitation gaming system (RGS) for cognitive rehabilitation. The RGS is developed based on a proposed conceptual framework which has also been presented in this paper.

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“…Impairments in executive function were related to the amount of time adolescents and young adults with SB spent in daily physical activities (Roebroeck et al, 2006). Reminder systems utilizing cognitive aids have been used help individuals with memory impairments improve daily function and participate in activity (LoPresti, Bodine, & Lewis, 2008; LoPresti, Simpson, Kirsch, Schreckenghost, & Hayashi, 2008; Wade & Troy, 2001; Wright, Rogers, Hall, Wilson, Evans, & Emslie, 2001; Wright, Rogers, Hall, Wilson, Evans, Emslie, et al, 2001). Mobile phone messages could effectively remind people with cognitive impairments to exercise regularly; however, little research has been conducted on the utility of these wireless technologies to improve participation in PA through simple, inexpensive voice or text message reminders to exercise (Wade & Troy, 2001).…”

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Effectiveness of an Upper Extremity Exercise Device and Text Message Reminders to Exercise in Adults with Spina Bifida: A Pilot Study

Crytzer¹,

Dicianno²,

Fairman³

2013

Assistive Technology

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Background Obesity, deconditioning, cognitive impairment, and poor exercise tolerance are health issues concerning adults with spina bifida (SB). Our aim is to describe exercise participation and identify motivating tactics and exercise devices that increase participation. Design In a quasi-experimental randomized crossover design, the GameCycle was compared to a Saratoga Silver I arm ergometer. Personalized free or low cost text/voice message reminders to exercise were sent. Methods Nineteen young adults with SB were assigned to either the GameCycle or Saratoga exercise group. Within each group, participants were randomized to receive reminders to exercise, or no reminders, then crossed over to the opposite message group after eight weeks. Before and after a 16 week exercise program we collected anthropometric, metabolic, exercise testing and questionnaire data, and recorded participation. Results Miles traveled by the GameCycle group were significantly higher than the Saratoga exercise groups. No significant differences were found in participation between the message reminder groups. Low participation rates were seen overall. Conclusions Those using the GameCycle traveled more miles. Barriers to exercise participation may have superseded ability to motivate adults with SB to exercise even with electronic reminders. Support from therapists to combat deconditioning and develop coping skills may be needed.

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Assistive technology for cognition [Understanding the Needs of Persons with Disabilities]

Cited by 75 publications

References 34 publications

Self-Report Computer-Based Survey of Technology Use by People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Self-Report Computer-Based Survey of Technology Use by People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

A Game System for Cognitive Rehabilitation

Effectiveness of an Upper Extremity Exercise Device and Text Message Reminders to Exercise in Adults with Spina Bifida: A Pilot Study

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