Toward a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of electronic aids to daily living: evaluation of consumer satisfaction

Shone, S.; Ryan, Stephen E.; Rigby, Patricia; Jutai, Jeffrey W.

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“…The QUEST ascertains a person's positive or negative valuation of assistive device dimensions, as influenced by expectations, perceptions, attitudes and personal standards (Stickel, Ryan, Rigby, & Jutai, 2002). The psychometric properties of the QUEST 2.0 have been verified for individuals with disabilities and can be used for both adults and adolescents (Demers, Ska, Girous, & Weiss-Lambrou, 1999;Demers et al, 2002).…”

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Implementing an iPad-based alternative communication device for a student with cerebral palsy and autism in the classroom via an access technology delivery protocol

Desai¹,

Chow²,

Mumford

et al. 2014

Computers & Education

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Implementing an iPad-based alternative communication device for a student with cerebral palsy and autism in the classroom via an access technology delivery protocol

Desai¹,

Chow²,

Mumford

et al. 2014

Computers & Education

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“…This is an aspect of decreased burden of care which we have included within the . No study to date has found clear evidence of cost savings or potential savings suggesting a need for further investigation 7,41 . However Ripat & Strock (2004) suggested that the main benefit of EADLs may not be financial but may relate more to improved subjective quality of life for users 21 .…”

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“…EADL can reduce overall worry by providing an element of safety for both parties in the caregiving relationship. Safety and security is well documented as a benefit of EADL 7,17,18,42 and as a theme in qualitative studies 22,26,28,29 . Our study highlights that safety and security is a psychological construct as well as a physical construct.…”

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“…In recent years technological developments have improved the features of EADL so that they can be totally wireless, have dynamic colour displays and be speech operated. More broadly, assistive technology including EADL is a rapidly growing field of interest both clinically and academically with research interests focused on use and non-use (or abandonment) 1,2 , user satisfaction [3][4][5][6][7] , and quality of life 8,9 . While acknowledging the broader developments in the field of assistive technology, this study focused on EADL specifically rather than AT in general as AT has a broader scope ranging from simple devices such as eye glasses to technologically advanced items such as communication aids.…”

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“…The subsequent introduction of outcome measurements indicated overall satisfaction with EADL and some subjective evidence of psychosocial benefits 7,[16][17][18] . Comprehensive summaries of these early EADL applications were provided by Ripat (2006) and Rigby (2005) 16,17 .…”

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

Verdonck

Chard

Nolan

2010

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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Purpose. This study explores the experiences of Irish people with high cervical spinal cord injuries living with electronic aids to daily living (EADL) and the meaning attributed to such systems in the context of participation in everyday life.Method. Qualitative methodology using a phenomenological approach was used to explore the phenomenon of living with EADL. Data were collected using four focus groups of users and nonusers of EADL (n¼15). All participants had high cervical spinal cord injuries (C3-5). Groups were video recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using descriptive phenomenological analysis. Conclusions. Findings highlight differences in life experiences for those with and without EADL and provides motivation to address this difference. Such insights are valuable for both users and providers of EADL.

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Do PDAs enhance the organization and memory skills of students with cognitive disabilities?

Gillette

DePompei

2008

Psychology in the Schools

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The project studied the on-time behavior of 35 students with intellectual disabilities (ID) or traumatic brain injury (TBI) under three conditions -times and tasks list, paper planner, and two different personal data assistants (PDAs). Students participated for two 4-week periods, receiving one morning reminder during Period 1 and no reminders during Period 2. Students were on time more often using a PDA compared to a list (p < .024) or a planner (p < .002). Students were on time 50% more often in Period 1 with a single daily morning reminder as compared to no reminder across all conditions. When applying results, clinicians and researchers should note that only the alarm function prompting on-time behavior was studied, and the influence of the small sample size and short time frame. Future researchers will find a framework for studying PDAs and cell phones with larger samples, over longer time periods, and with a wider range of functions. C 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.Many persons with cognitive disabilities as a result of intellectual disability (ID, mental retardation) or traumatic brain injury (TBI) have difficulties with organization and memory that can interfere with successful management of activities of daily living and contribute to loss of personal independence (Hart, Hawkey, & Whyte, 2002;Knight, Devereux, & Godfrey, 1998). A number of interventions have been designed to enhance the ability of these individuals to use memory and organizational skills. Attention has often centered on the use of external aids to cognition (Parente & DiCesare, 1991;Sohlberg et al., 2007) . Specifically, the use of electronic devices may provide a dependable compensatory strategy made possible by advances in computer technology (Bergman, 2002;Wade & Troy, 2001). Generic electronic technologies such as personal data assistants (PDA) can provide a platform for enhancing memory and organization skills and may be beneficial to these individuals. Useful functions in these devices include a calendar, appointment alarms, to-do lists, contact information, and a calculator. Electronic alarms within the calendar function may be of particular interest to interventionists, because audible alarms can provide a prompt that might otherwise need to be administered by a caregiver.A partnership among the University of Akron, The Brain Injury Association of America, Temple University, Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute, and Spaulding Hospital, known as the Assistive Technology and Cognitive Disability Collaborative, was funded by the National Institute on Disability Rehabilitation Research to examine the potential of generic electronic organizers to enhance the independence of adults and children with memory and organization problems. The first stage of our research agenda included a survey of children and adults with ID and TBI in order to examine the use of and preferences related to electronic organizers. Results of the three surveys (one with adults with TBI, one focusing on adults with ID, and one focusing on children with ID or TB...

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Toward a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of electronic aids to daily living: evaluation of consumer satisfaction

Cited by 59 publications

References 24 publications

Implementing an iPad-based alternative communication device for a student with cerebral palsy and autism in the classroom via an access technology delivery protocol

Implementing an iPad-based alternative communication device for a student with cerebral palsy and autism in the classroom via an access technology delivery protocol

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

Do PDAs enhance the organization and memory skills of students with cognitive disabilities?

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