Verdonck MC, Chard G, Nolan M. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2011;6(3):268-81. doi: 10.3109/17483107.2010.525291. Epub 2010 Oct 12. Occupational Therapy, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Rochestown Ave, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Ireland. great.sci@gmail.com 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… Read More »»
Assistive Technology
Emerging technologies and web accessibility: research challenges and opportunities focussing on vision issues
June 6, 2013
Harper S, Yesilada Y. University of Manchester, School of Computer Science, Kilburn Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom. This is a technological review paper focussed on identifying both the research challenges and opportunities for further investigation arising from emerging technologies, and it does not aim to propose any recommendation or standard. It is focussed on… Read More »»
Technology-assisted programmes to promote leisure engagement inpersons with acquired brain injury and profound multiple disabilities: two case studies
June 6, 2013
Lancioni GE, Singh NN, O’reilly MF, Sigafoos J, De Pace C, Chiapparino C, Ricci I, Navarro J, Addante LM, Spica A. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2011;6(5):412-9. doi: 10.3109/17483107.2011.580899. Epub 2011 May 11. SOURCE: Department of Psychology, University of Bari, Italy. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate technology-assisted programmes for enabling a woman and a man with brain… Read More »»
Use of cognitive aids and other assistive technology by individuals with multiple sclerosis
May 30, 2013
Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2009 Jan;4(1):1-8. doi: 10.1080/17483100802239648. Johnson KL, Bamer AM, Yorkston KM, Amtmann D. Source: Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, USA. kjohnson@u.washington.edu Abstract PURPOSE: To investigate the use of assistive technology (AT), unmet needs for AT, and examine correlates of use of memory aids and cognitive strategies among individuals with… Read More »»
Support in everyday activities with a home-based electronic memory aid for persons with memory impairments
May 30, 2013
Boman IL, Bartfai A, Borell L, Tham K, Hemmingsson H. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2010;5(5):339-50. doi: 10.3109/17483100903131777. SOURCE: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Danderyds Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden. inga-lill.boman@ds.se PURPOSE: The purposes of this study was to examine the possibilities of a home-based electronic memory aid with sensors for persons with memory impairments, as support to carry… Read More »»
Electronic aids to daily living: be able to do what you want
May 30, 2013
Verdonck MC, Chard G, Nolan M. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2011;6(3):268-81. doi: 10.3109/17483107.2010.525291. Epub 2010 Oct 12. Source: Occupational Therapy, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Rochestown Ave, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Ireland. great.sci@gmail.com PURPOSE: This study explores the experiences of Irish people with high cervical spinal cord injuries living with electronic aids to daily living (EADL)… Read More »»
Technology-assisted programmes to promote leisure engagement in persons with acquired brain injury and profound multiple disabilities: two case studies
May 30, 2013
Lancioni GE, Singh NN, O’reilly MF, Sigafoos J, De Pace C, Chiapparino C, Ricci I, Navarro J, Addante LM, Spica A. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2011;6(5):412-9. doi: 10.3109/17483107.2011.580899. Epub 2011 May 11. SOURCE: Department of Psychology, University of Bari, Italy. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate technology-assisted programmes for enabling a woman and a man with brain… Read More »»
Patients’ experiences with technology during inpatient rehabilitation: opportunities to support independence and therapeutic engagement
May 23, 2013
Fager SK, Burnfield JM. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2013 Apr 19. SOURCE: Institute for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital , Lincoln, NE , USA. PURPOSE: To understand individuals’ perceptions of technology use during inpatient rehabilitation. METHOD: A qualitative phenomenological study using semi-structured interviews of 10 individuals with diverse underlying diagnoses and/or a close… Read More »»
Using everyday technology to compensate for difficulties in task performance in daily life: experiences in persons with acquired brain injury and their significant others
May 23, 2013
Larsson Lund M, Lövgren-Engström AL, Lexell J. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2011;6(5):402-11. doi: 10.3109/17483107.2011.574309. Epub 2011 Apr 18. SOURCE: Department of Health Sciences, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden. maria.larsson-lund@ltu.se PURPOSE. The purpose of this study is to illuminate how persons with acquired brain injury (ABI) and their significant others experienced individualised occupation-based interventions using commonly… Read More »»
Computer-based assistive technology and changes in daily living after stroke
May 23, 2013
Lindqvist E, Borell L Karolinska Institutet, NVS, the Department of Occupational Therapy, Fack 23200, 141 83 Huddinge, Sweden. eva.k.lindqvist@ki.se Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2012 Sep;7(5):364-71. doi: 10.3109/17483107.2011.638036. Epub 2011 Dec 8. The aim of this study was to examine in depth how computer-based assistive technology (AT) for cognitive support influenced the everyday lives of both… Read More »»
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