The need for innovation in participation in childhood disability

Brochard, Sylvain; Newman, Christopher J.

doi:10.1111/dmcn.14201

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“…New methodologies that aim to facilitate collaboration and foster innovation, such as hackathons [8,29], living labs [30], user-centered designs, or design thinking [31], may be highly useful in this process. Collaborations should be pursued between all relevant parties for the development of new solutions that fulfill the expectations of a larger number of people, while considering the possible side effects of technologies.…”

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“…They experience activity limitations and participation restrictions as defined by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) framework [5,6]. Facilitating their independence in performing the tasks required for involvement in life situations is key to improving both their participation and their development [7,8], and therefore, their health and wellbeing.…”

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“…For instance, in France, 30 to 40% of assistive devices are abandoned during the first year. Furthermore, many currently unmet needs could also be fulfilled by assistive products and technologies that have not yet been conceived [8,12].…”

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Assistive Products and Technology to Facilitate Activities and Participation for Children with Disabilities

Mensah-Gourmel

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We aimed to identify activity limitations and participation restrictions encountered by children and youth with disabilities for which assistive products and technology could be helpful. We used a convergent, parallel, mixed-methods design involving a nationwide, French survey composed of closed questions (quantitative) and open questions (qualitative) that enlightened the quantitative data. A total of 1055 responses were received, and 962 included: 92 from children and youth with disabilities, 493 from relatives and 377 from professionals. Difficulties frequently checked and described in detail were participation in recreational activities, leaving the house and traveling, participating in a group, and getting ready. Transversal explanations for difficulties were spontaneously provided (e.g., lack of accessibility and mobility). Solutions proposed included personal assistive devices to facilitate home life, high-tech devices, devices to compensate for impaired body functions, and adaptation of the familiar environment and daily activities. Few public solutions were proposed. The necessity of human assistance was emphasized. The mixed-methods design and involvement of different stakeholders identified common, macroscopic trends in difficulties encountered and desired solutions. Products and technology are required in the following domains: the familiar environment, accessibility and mobility, sports and leisure, high-technology, and family support. We provide suggestions to facilitate the development of innovative solutions.

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