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Investigating the success factors of expert users to inform device development [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Objective: Expert user testing is a well recognised tool within user experience and human computer interaction design. Within the domain of assistive technology device design, however, this technique seems to be little used. It is suggested that studying
Clarke, Z., Hawley, M. S., Judge, S.
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Awareness, requirements and barriers to use of Assistive Technology designed to enable independence of people suffering from Dementia (ATD) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
This article is available through the Brunel Open Access Publishing Fund. Copyright @ 2012 IOS PressThis study investigated the awareness and use of assistive technology for people with dementia. The aim of the study was to explore barriers to the uptake
Jowitt, F   +2 more
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An ideal model of an assistive technology assessment and delivery process [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
The purpose of the present work is to present some aspects of the Assistive Technology Assessment (ATA) process model compatible with the Position Paper 2012 by AAATE/EASTIN.
Borsci, S, Federici, S, Scherer, MJ
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Interdependence as a Frame for Assistive Technology Research and Design [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
In this paper, we describe interdependence for assistive technology design, a frame developed to complement the traditional focus on independence in the Assistive Technology field.
Chatterjee Dom   +6 more
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Classification of 41 Hand and Wrist Movements via Surface Electromyogram Using Deep Neural Network

open access: yesFrontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2021
Surface electromyography (sEMG) is a non-invasive and straightforward way to allow the user to actively control the prosthesis. However, results reported by previous studies on using sEMG for hand and wrist movement classification vary by a large margin,
Panyawut Sri-iesaranusorn   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assistive Technology to Promote Communication and Social Interaction for People With Deafblindness: A Systematic Review

open access: yesFrontiers in Education, 2020
Background: People with deafblindness experience stigmatization, exclusion, and isolation. Due to complex communication challenges, feelings of isolation and exclusion can increase. However, assistive technology can change these negative outcomes.
Vernandi Dyzel   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Discernment on assistive technology for the care and support requirements of older adults and differently-abled individuals

open access: yesFrontiers in Public Health, 2023
Assistive technology for the differently abled and older adults has made remarkable achievements in providing rehabilitative, adaptive, and assistive devices.
P. Muthu   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The limitations of speech control: perceptions of provision of speech-driven environmental controls [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
This study set out to collect data from assistive technology professionals about their provision of speech-driven environmental control systems. This study is part of a larger study looking at developing a new speech-driven environmental control ...
Craig A   +5 more
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The use of assistive technology in classroom activities for learners with motor impairments at a special school in South Africa

open access: yesSouth African Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2020
Introduction: Participation in education is the right of every child, regardless of disability. An Assistive Technology and Inclusion Programme, implemented at a special school, has provided learners with motor impairments with an alternative to typical
Marieta Visser   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Raising awareness of assistive technology in older adults through a community-based, Cooperative Extension program [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
The Fashion an Easier Lifestyle with Assistive Technology (FELAT) curriculum was developed as a needs-based, community educational program provided through a state Cooperative Extension Service. The overall goal for participants was to raise awareness of
Markham, Melinda S., Sellers, Debra M.
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