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

Verdonck, Michèle; Chard, Gill; Nolan, Maeve

doi:10.3109/17483107.2010.525291

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“…The benefits of EAT, such as environmental control systems, have been described in the literature and include positive perception of self-esteem; increased competence by the user; increased adaptability and self-worth (Jutai et al 2000, Rigby et al 2005; decreased levels of frustration (Croser et al 2001); decreased personal assistance time (Harmer and Bakheit 1999); improved quality of life (Harmer andBakheit 1999, Jutai et al 2000); and time alone and changed relationships (Verdonck et al 2011). While the need for further AT training, including computer applications, for allied health professionals has been identified, little research has been undertaken in the area of knowledge and use of EAT by occupational therapists (Gitlow and Sanford 2003, Gitlow et al 2007, Long and Perry 2008, Orton 2008).…”

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Irish Occupational Therapists' Views of Electronic Assistive Technology

Verdonck

McCormack

Chard

2011

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Introduction: Electronic assistive technology (EAT) includes computers, environmental control systems and information technology systems and is widely considered to be an important part of present-day life. Method: Fifty-six Irish community occupational therapists completed a questionnaire on EAT. All surveyed were able to identify the benefits of EAT. Results: While respondents reported that they should be able to assess for and prescribe EATs, only a third (19) were able to do so, and half (28) had not been able to do so in the past. Community occupational therapists identified themselves as having a role in a multidisciplinary team to assess for and prescribe EAT. Conclusion: Results suggest that it is important for occupational therapists to have up-to-date knowledge and training in assistive and computer technologies in order to respond to the occupational needs of clients.

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Section: Occupational Therapists' Knowledge and Use Of Eatmentioning

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Irish Occupational Therapists' Views of Electronic Assistive Technology

Verdonck

McCormack

Chard

2011

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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“…The number of people with cognitive impairment is increasing, and AT is an important tool to maintain independence and minimise the need for support [1]. For persons with motor disabilities there is extensive literature on the use and usability of available AT [2,3]. However, there is limited knowledge of how to prescribe AT, i.e.…”

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A multiprofessional client-centred guide to implementing assistive technology for clients with cognitive impairments

Bartfai

Boman

2014

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OBJECTIVE: The aim was to develop a framework for prescribing assistive technology (AT) for people with cognitive impairment and provide guidelines for clinical practice. METHODS: A qualitative approach was used to develop and validate the guide. RESULTS: The guide is directed mainly towards occupational therapists and neuropsychologists. It comprises six main steps, 1. Meeting the client, 2. Goal setting, 3. Assessment, 4. Choice of relevant devices, 5. Teaching and training plan, 6. Evaluation and follow-up. Special emphasis is put on the empowerment of the client and their significant others in the process. The guide applies to a wide range of clinical diagnoses involving cognitive impairment. CONCLUSIONS: The guide involves a number of steps requiring substantial clinical resources, which is a challenge but at the same time it might promote an understanding for the complexity of the process among clients, their significant others, rehabilitation professionals and resource providers. The expectations are that more structured and individually adjusted procedures result in a more successful long term use of AT.

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“…Enabling equipment [58], assistive technology [66, 87], and, in particular, communication technology [45, 53, 56, 64, 66, 81, 87] were referred to as important facilitators of interpersonal interactions and relationships. Lack of a mobile (cell) phone was raised by one study as a significant negative factor for interpersonal interactions [53].…”

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Factors Which Facilitate or Impede Interpersonal Interactions and Relationships after Spinal Cord Injury: A Scoping Review with Suggestions for Rehabilitation

Amsters

Schuurs

Pershouse

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Rehabilitation Research and Practice

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Interpersonal interactions and relationships can influence an individual's perceptions of health and quality of life in the presence of disability. In the case of people with spinal cord injury (SCI), positive interpersonal interactions and relationships have been shown to contribute to resilience and adaptability. Understanding factors which facilitate or impede the development and maintenance of relationships after SCI may form the basis for proactive relationship support for people with SCI. To gain a broad insight into these factors, a scoping review was undertaken. Databases were searched for English language studies published between 2000 and 2015 that informed the review question. Sixty-two (62) studies were identified. Thematic analysis was conducted on data extracted from the studies and 51 factors which may facilitate relationships and 38 factors which may impede relationships after SCI were noted. The majority of factors could be categorized as environmental or personal according to the domains of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). The facilitating factors included partner and social support, reciprocity in relationships, and presenting oneself positively. Impeding factors included physical environmental barriers, real and perceived social biases, and poor self-image. Factors identified may inform the provision of supportive, holistic rehabilitation for people with SCI.

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

Cited by 25 publications

References 39 publications

Irish Occupational Therapists' Views of Electronic Assistive Technology

Irish Occupational Therapists' Views of Electronic Assistive Technology

A multiprofessional client-centred guide to implementing assistive technology for clients with cognitive impairments

Factors Which Facilitate or Impede Interpersonal Interactions and Relationships after Spinal Cord Injury: A Scoping Review with Suggestions for Rehabilitation

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