Predictors of assistive technology use: The importance of personal and psychosocial factors

Scherer, Marcia J.; Sax, Caren L.; VanBiervliet, Alan; Cushman, Laura A.; Scherer, John V

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“…The Matching Person and Technology Model [11] identifies the importance of considering not only what technology can do but the environment in which it will be used and the personality of the user when assessing for assistive technology. Failure to consider factors such as service provision have been documented as significant in the adoption or failure to adopt AT [12], [13]. Studies have also highlighted the lack of user involvement in the design of assistive devices [14].…”

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Speech-driven environmental control systems – a qualitative analysis of users' perceptions

Judge

Robertson

Hawley

et al. 2009

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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Purpose: To explore users' experiences and perceptions of speech driven environmental control systems as part of a larger project aiming to develop a new speech driven environmental control system. The motivation for this part of the project was to add to the evidence base for the use of speech driven environmental control systems and to determine the key design specifications for a new speech driven system from a user's perspective.Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with twelve users of speech driven environmental control systems from around the UK. These interviews were transcribed and analysed using a qualitative method based on framework analysis. Results:Reliability is the main influence on the use of speech driven environmental control systems. All the participants gave examples of occasions when their speech driven system was unreliable; in some instances this unreliability was reported as not being a problem (e.g. for changing television channels) however it was perceived as a problem for more safety critical functions (e.g. opening a door). Reliability was cited by participants as the reason for using a switch operated system as back up. Benefits of speech driven systems focussed on: speech operation enabling access when other -3 -methods were not possible; quicker operation and better aesthetic considerations. Overall there was a perception of increased independence from the use of speech driven environmental control. Conclusions:In general speech was considered a useful method of operating environmental controls by the participants interviewed however their perceptions regarding reliability often influenced their decision to have backup or alternative systems for certain functions.

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Speech-driven environmental control systems – a qualitative analysis of users' perceptions

Judge

Robertson

Hawley

et al. 2009

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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“…62 For example, the item response theory which comprised of the mathematical tools and statistical methods can analyze items and scales, create and manage health outcome measures, and assess selfreported health outcomes. 63 Similarly, the matching person and technology 64,65 can also be used as an assessment procedure to determine the appropriate AT for a particular user in the given environment. The qualitative and quantitative assessment based on 13 technological criteria has also been used to assess AT solutions.…”

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Utilizing sensors networks to develop a smart and context-aware solution for people with disabilities at the workplace (design and implementation)

Kbar

Al-Daraiseh

Mian

et al. 2016

International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks

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The developments and improvements in human-computer interaction and information and communication technologies have resulted in innovative assistive technology (AT) solutions for the people with disabilities (PWDs). Although, there have been many new ideas and technologies for assisting the PWDs, still very few of them have considered the workplace environment. Therefore, there is a need to develop a comprehensive universal AT solution that can maximize the PWDs productivity at work. In this work, an AT and smart context-aware solution has been developed to assist the PWDs at the workplace. This has been achieved through the designing and the implementation of a smart unified interface to guide and assist the PWDs. A wireless sensor network has been employed in this context-aware smart solution in order to track and determine user's location. The unified interface is adaptive and includes four modules that are smart helping, smart communication, smart editor, and auto emergency response. A proper AT process and technological design considerations have been adopted to achieve a comprehensive, universal, adaptive, and context-aware solution.

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“…Studies show that the use of ADs has a positive impact on activity and participation [2,20]. Studies applying a longitudinal perspective often show an increased use in older age [2,12]. However, different study designs, variation in sampling, differences in how the use of ADs is measured in relation to functional capacity or to ADL, and the kinds of or number of ADs used, make it difficult to compare and generalise results.…”

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“…Research on ADs focuses, to a great extent, on the use of ADs according to individuals with specific diagnoses and the outcome of the use of ADs. From prior research, it is also known that the use of ADs increases with age [12][13][14][15] and that women use a higher number of ADs than men [16]. Moreover, ADs for mobility have shown to have a positive impact on daily life and a positive influence on the users' mobility, sense of independence, self-esteem and security [17][18][19].…”

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The use of assistive devices and change in use during the ageing process among very old Swedish people

Kylberg

Löfqvist

Horstmann

et al. 2012

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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The use of assistive devices and change in use during the ageing process among very old Swedish people. General rights Copyright and moral rights for the publications made accessible in the public portal are retained by the authors and/or other copyright owners and it is a condition of accessing publications that users recognise and abide by the legal requirements associated with these rights.• Users may download and print one copy of any publication from the public portal for the purpose of private study or research.• You may not further distribute the material or use it for any profit-making activity or commercial gain • You may freely distribute the URL identifying the publication in the public portal Take down policy If you believe that this document breaches copyright please contact us providing details, and we will remove access to the work immediately and investigate your claim. and non-users of assistive devices (ADs) for mobility and personal care, over a six-year period, and to investigate factors predicting AD use over a six-year period.Method: Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were used to analyse quantitative data from a subsample from the Swedish part of the ENABLE-AGE Survey Study, n=154.Variables according to socio-demographics, environment and health were utilised.Results: The number of users increased over time, particularly those using both types of ADs (mobility and personal care). There were differences in health between users and non-users, while no such differences were seen regarding socio-demographics or environmental factors.Health factors most prominent predicted AD use after six years, but also variables within socio-demographics and the environment had an impact on the use; income for ADs for personal care and aspects in the outdoor environment for ADs for mobility.Conclusions: As ADs increases over time, it is important, to pay attention to health as well as other factors, among users and non-users of ADs, to provide important information in planning for and supporting healthy and active ageing.

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Predictors of assistive technology use: The importance of personal and psychosocial factors

Abstract: The ATD PA is a valid measure of predisposition to use an AT and the subsequent match of AT and user. Rehabilitation practitioners who use the ATD PA will achieve evidence-based practice and can expect to see enhanced AT service delivery outcomes.

Cited by 226 publications

References 20 publications

Speech-driven environmental control systems – a qualitative analysis of users' perceptions

Speech-driven environmental control systems – a qualitative analysis of users' perceptions

Utilizing sensors networks to develop a smart and context-aware solution for people with disabilities at the workplace (design and implementation)

The use of assistive devices and change in use during the ageing process among very old Swedish people

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