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Short-Term Program on Three-Dimensional Printed Self-Help Devices for Occupational Therapy Students: A Pre-Post Intervention Study

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 2023
Despite the increasing importance of digital fabrication, of which three-dimensional printing is an important aspect, educational programs in this area have not been fully developed.
Yusuke Harada, Yuki Sawada, Jun Suzurikawa, Rie Takeshima, Tomoko Kondo   +4 more
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Self-Help Devices for the Arthritic

The American Journal of Nursing, 1960
Mode of access: Internet.
Edward W. Lowman
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A semi-automatic design method of handwriting self-help devices for individuals with upper limb dysfunctions

Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering
The global demand for assistive devices to support individuals with disabilities is increasing, yet their accessibility remains limited. Self-help devices (SHDs), particularly for handwriting tasks, play a pivotal role in enhancing independence.
Qian LI, Jun SUZURIKAWA, Tamano TANAKA, Makoto YOSHIDA, Kazunori HASE   +4 more
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Self-Help Devices for Rehabilitation [PDF]

Journal of the American Medical Association, 1958
Jonathan M. Tobis
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Assistive technologies for elderly patients with dementia: perspectives from the bioethics of health care

Salud Colectiva, 2023
Dementia is currently one of the most common diseases affecting elderly people, ranking seventh among leading causes of death. As it causes memory loss, difficulties in reasoning, and resulting difficulties in making and executing decisions, assistive ...
Isis Laynne de Oliveira Machado Cunha
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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, Juliana Fonsêca de Queiroz Marcelino, Luciana Silva do Silva do Nascimento, Aline Mendes Lacerda, Danielle Carneiro de Menezes Sanguinetti   +4 more
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Understanding difficulties and contextual factors in the daily activities of people with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study

Cadernos Brasileiros de Terapia Ocupacional, 2022
Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is characterized by the degeneration of the nervous system structures. This health condition can cause difficulties in carrying out activities of daily living and impact the individual’s quality of life.
Renata Conter Franco, Haidar Tafner Curi, Eliana Chaves Ferretti, Luana Foroni Andrade   +3 more
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Real-life experience of accepting assistive device services for Tibetans with dysfunction: A qualitative study

International Journal of Nursing Sciences, 2023
Objective: This study aimed to understand the real-life experiences of Tibetans in China with dysfunction in the process of accepting assistive device services and to provide a reference for service quality improvement and policy formulation.
Jun Luo, Zhujizhaba Gama, Deji Gesang, Qing Liu, Ying Zhu, Lining Yang, Dingqun Bai, Mingzhao Xiao   +7 more
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Telecare for the elderly: coercion, confidence and satisfaction associated with its use

Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia, 2018
Objective: to evaluate the expression of coercion, confidence and satisfaction with the use of telecare. Method: a cross-sectional study was carried out of prevalent cases with elderly residents in the city of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil ...
Bruna Borba Neves, José Roberto Goldim
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Regulating Mobile Mental Health Apps [PDF]

, 2018
Mobile medical apps (MMAs) are a fast‐growing category of software typically installed on personal smartphones and wearable devices. A subset of MMAs are aimed at helping consumers identify mental states and/or mental illnesses.
Gunter, Tracy D., Terry, Nicolas P.
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