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Aesthetics and the perceived stigma of assistive technology for visual impairment
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 2020 Purpose The aim of this study was to identify factors that influence the perceived stigma of two assistive devices for visual impairment, namely the white cane and smart glasses. Method Face-to-face semi-structured interviews with eight European students
Aline Darc Piculo dos Santos +3 more
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Actions in assistive technology with hospitalized women
Cadernos Brasileiros de Terapia Ocupacional, 2023 Introduction: Hospitalization can render women’s health more fragile for a variety of reasons, potentially impacting their autonomy and independence.
Allan dos Santos Cipriano +4 more
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Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 2020 Purpose: A systematic review was performed evaluating the effectiveness of Information and Communication Technology-based Assistive Technology (ICT-based-AT) to compensate for impaired cognition in everyday life activities.
Å. Brandt +4 more
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Frontiers in Psychology, 2023 BackgroundSocial activity is a key component in the prevention of cognitive decline. However, face-to-face social intervention has limited accessibility.
Kumi Watanabe Miura +5 more
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Awareness on Assistive Technology among Pre-Service Teachers to Promote Inclusive Education
International Journal of Current Educational Studies, 2023 This research investigates the awareness of Assistive Technology among preservice teachers in the context of promoting inclusive education. A quantitative survey method was employed using a Guttman scale, validated by experts. The sample consisted of 222
Bhaskar Gurramkonda, Vanitha C.
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Wheelchair and seating assistive technology provision: a gateway to freedom
Disability and Rehabilitation, 2020 Aim The meaning of wheelchair and seating assistive technology and the impact inappropriate provision has on people’s lives from a service user’s perspective within an Irish context is highlighted.
Rosemary Joan Gowran +5 more
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Information, 2016 The purpose of this study was to survey access to information for learning on the types of assistive technology used by undergraduate students with disabilities in Northern Thailand.
Theeratorn Lersilp
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Innovation in Assistive Technology: Voice of the User
Societies, 2019 This article is an open letter to assistive technology stakeholders from an assistive technology user perspective. Contemporary systems thinking in assistive technology identifies the interlinking themes of people, products, personnel, policy and ...
Ricky Buchanan, Natasha Layton
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Assistive technology as cognitive support in everyday life for persons with dementia or stroke [PDF]
, 2012 The overall aim of this thesis was to expand the knowledge base for a better understanding of how persons diagnosed with dementia or stroke become users of assistive technology for cognitive support in everyday life.
Lindqvist, Eva
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Assistive Technologies in the Home
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 2009 Assistive technologies are critical to elders maintaining independence in the home. Adequate assessment of the patient's needs, the appropriateness of the device to that need, and the patient's motivation to use of a device is required for successful outcomes. A team approach is needed to ensure that devices are correctly prescribed, and the patient is
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