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Parette, Howard P., Mary Jane Brotherson, Jack J. Hourcade, and Robert H. Bradley. "Family-Centered Assistive Technology Assessment." Intervention in School and Clinic 32, no. 2 (November 1996): 104–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/105345129603200206.

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Parette, Phil, Alan VanBiervliet, and Jack J. Hourcade. "Family-Centered Decision Making in Assistive Technology." Journal of Special Education Technology 15, no. 1 (December 1999): 45–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/016264340001500104.

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Parette, Phil. "Family Reactions to Assistive Technology Across Cultures." Perspectives on Communication Disorders and Sciences in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Populations 5, no. 1 (March 1999): 10–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1044/cds5.1.10.

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Mortenson, B., F. Routhier, L. Demers, A. Wister, C. Auger, J. Fast, and P. W. Rushton. "ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY NEEDS AND EXPERIENCES OF FAMILY CAREGIVERS." Innovation in Aging 1, suppl_1 (June 30, 2017): 1220–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igx004.4435.

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Hourcade, Jack J., Howard P. Parette, and Mary Blake Huer. "Family and Cultural Alert! Considerations in Assistive Technology Assessment." TEACHING Exceptional Children 30, no. 1 (September 1997): 40–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/004005999703000108.

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Meng Ee Wong and Libby Cohen. "School, family and other influences on assistive technology use." British Journal of Visual Impairment 29, no. 2 (May 2011): 130–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0264619611402759.

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Parette, Howard Phil, and Mary Jane Brotherson. "Family-centered and Culturally Responsive Assistive Technology Decision Making." Infants & Young Children 17, no. 4 (October 2004): 355–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00001163-200410000-00008.

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Ryan, Stephen, Kent A. Campbell, Patricia Rigby, Barbara Germon, Betty Chan, and Darlene Hubley. "Development of the new Family Impact of Assistive Technology Scale." International Journal of Rehabilitation Research 29, no. 3 (September 2006): 195–200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.mrr.0000210051.94420.1b.

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Parette, Howard P., and Jack J. Hourcade. "Family Issues and Assistive Technology Needs: A Sampling of State Practices." Journal of Special Education Technology 13, no. 3 (June 1997): 27–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/016264349701300303.

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In part as a result of federal legislation in the 1980s and 1990s, preschoolers with disabilities and their families increasingly have access to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. However, to date much is still to be learned about the degree to which various factors impact the many decisions inherent in prescribing AAC devices for these children. This survey of the 58 Part H coordinators throughout the nation queried respondents on services provided; factors considered during evaluation; the role of families in this process; and the consideration of the characteristics of the child, the technology, and the service system. The results are discussed in light of the necessity for sensitivity on the part of professionals to family issues.
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Judge, Sharon. "Family-Centered Assistive Technology Assessment and Intervention Practices for Early Intervention." Infants & Young Children 15, no. 1 (July 2002): 60–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00001163-200207000-00009.

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Al-Zboon, Eman. "Perceptions of Assistive Technology by Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments in Jordan." Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness 114, no. 6 (November 2020): 488–501. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0145482x20971962.

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Introduction: Ethical practices and technology are current trends in education for individuals with disabilities. This study investigates the perceptions of assistive technology expressed by teachers of students with visual impairments (i.e., blindness or low vision) in Jordan. Methods: The research involved 20 teachers. Data were collected via semistructured interviews and analysis carried out via the constant-comparative method. Results: The results highlight the challenges that teachers perceive in using assistive technology with their students, particularly regarding computer use, the willingness of a child to use a particular device, the lack of such technologies in schools and in the home, and a lack of training in the home. The results highlight perceived external barriers to the effective use of assistive technology, including those related to finance, training, societal attitudes, and family support. It appears that assistive technology can also have negative effects, which can be considered an ethical issue, since such technologies can expose students with visual impairments to negative community attitudes, addiction, bullying, abuse, and extremism. Discussion: Teachers highlight the issues they experience in using assistive technology with students with visual impairments in Jordan, which can be explained by the contextual conditions in the country. Implications for practitioners: Decision-makers in the field of visual impairment need to consider these issues through providing professional development, addressing financial barriers, and conducting awareness programs for students regarding the effective use of assistive technology.
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Saraceno, Carolyn. "Learning to Use Assistive Technology for Cognition: A Survivor's Perspective." Perspectives on Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders 23, no. 2 (June 2013): 69–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1044/nnsld23.2.69.

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Rehabilitation professionals serving individuals with acquired brain injuries perform myriad tasks related to the complex needs of this population: assessment, treatment, client and family education, coordination of services across levels of care, etc. One aspect of rehabilitation practice that is often overlooked is adopting the perspective of the client—considering what it feels like to be on the receiving end of rehabilitation services. In this article, an individual with cognitive challenges due to an acquired brain injury shares her views on how it felt to be trained to use assistive technology for cognition (ATC) to compensate for cognitive challenges and the effect of this experience on her sense of self.
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Todis, Bonnie. "Tools for the Task? Perspectives on Assistive Technology in Educational Settings." Journal of Special Education Technology 13, no. 2 (September 1996): 49–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/016264349601300201.

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This article describes the results of a two-year qualitative study of 13 students who use a variety of assistive devices in school. Field researchers observed students weekly over a one-year period and interviewed professionals, family members, and peers who were involved with these students in school and home settings. Key excerpts of the case studies prepared for each student are presented to highlight common themes and recurring issues that emerged across the diverse sample of students who participated in this research. The complexities associated with the introduction of assistive devices into the lives of children with disabilities and their families are revealed in the observational notes and comments of key participants. The results of this research may help educators and parents understand why technology sometimes fails to produce hoped-for outcomes. They also suggest improvements to school practices that may maximize the benefits of assistive technology for students with disabilities.
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Okumura, Maria Lucia Miyake, Osíris Canciglieri, Teófilo Miguel de Souza, and Robert I. M. Young. "Integration Definition Methods to Support Product Design for Assistive Technology." Advanced Materials Research 945-949 (June 2014): 434–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.945-949.434.

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Integrated Product Development Process (IPDP) oriented for Assistive Technology (AT) usually engages multidisciplinary areas for design development. The involvement of professionals from different areas contributes to strengthening the IPDP phases, but a major barrier is the correct interpretation and understanding of the information shared by them, which allows the addressing of the product’s requirements and the feeding of the design structure. This paper aims to outline the first steps of the IPDP oriented for TA using the Integrated Definition Methods (IDEF) tool applied to a device design to assist in the training of athletes with visual disabilities. This step of the process focused on Object-Oriented Design Method (IDEF4) and Ontology Capture Method (IDEF5) from IDEF family. The result shows that through the use of the IDEF method oriented for the design of an AT product, the information sharing and the design global aspect to all team members was favored, promoting better communication.
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Daly, Mary Pat. "Assistive Technology for Cognition Following Brain Injury: A Clinician's Perspective." Perspectives on Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders 23, no. 2 (June 2013): 74–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1044/nnsld23.2.74.

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Whether working in a specialized brain injury program, outpatient clinic, acute care hospital, or private practice, speech-language pathologists serving adults with cognitive impairments due to acquired brain injury (ABI) are faced with many challenges: assessment, treatment planning, client and family education, documentation, team conferences, and billing. The combination of these demands requires a high level of efficiency. Include the rapidly expanding field of assistive technology for cognition (ATC) — cell phones, smart phones, tablets, and apps used to compensate for cognitive impairments — and the most experienced and adept clinician can feel overwhelmed. This article describes the practical application of ATC assessment and training in the brain injury day treatment program at the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center (BIRC), Portland, OR, across three domains: (a) a clinician’s perceptions of ATC and its integration into clinical practice, (b) selected ATC assessment processes and training techniques, and (c) challenges associated with the implementation of ATC in a clinical setting.
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Barros Fonseca, Ruth Suelle, Luana Lima Gonçalves, Grazielle Roberta Freitas da Silva, Elaine Cristina Carvalho Moura, Chrystiany Plácido de Brito Vieira, and Gláucia Antônia Viana de Azevedo. "Assistive technology in health promotion for older people / Tecnologia Assistiva na Promoção da Saúde de Pessoas Idosas / Tecnología de Apoyo en la Promoción de la Salud de personas ancianas." Revista de Enfermagem da UFPI 4, no. 1 (June 17, 2015): 74. http://dx.doi.org/10.26694/reufpi.v4i1.2703.

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Objective: To describe an Assistive Technology in the form of educational video on Health Promotion addressed to elderly people assisted by the Family Health Strategy. Methodology: A descriptive qualitative approach, performed by the method of content analysis of categorical type.The research was conducted at the Federal University of Piauí, July-August 2013. Results: Categories found: (1) Physical exercise, (2) Healthy food. Regarding the scientific content transmitted, the video is according to the current literature. About the suitability to the target audience and language, the Assistive Technology has features that bring the story and characters of the public, which facilitates the learning process, and others that may limit this process. Conclusion: The Assistive Technology is configured as an instrument of health education that can be used in the transmission of knowledge for elderly at the region that has been produced and it is expected that future work will stimulate the initiative. Descriptors: Health Promotion. Health of the Elderly. Video-Audio Media. Nursing.
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de Lima, Paloma Barbosa, and Ana Cristina de Jesus Alves. "An intervention of occupational therapy in parasports using the matching person and technology model: A case study." Work 67, no. 4 (December 22, 2020): 881–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/wor-203339.

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BACKGROUND: The practice of occupational therapy in parasports aims to improve participation in sports as an occupation, reducing barriers stemming from the environmental factors. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the process of choice, prescription and follow-up of assistive technology (AT) in competitive adolescent parasports using the theoretical model Matching Person and Technology. METHODS: Case study with 3 adolescents from 12 to 18 years old in Bocce and Para-badminton modalities was performed. Characterization Questionnaire; Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology (B-Quest); Assistive Technology Device - Predisposition Assessment (ATD PA-Br); Brazil Criteria and Intervention Report were used. RESULTS: Level of income was intermediate and low. The AT used were handcrafted by family and coaches. The Psychosocial factors detected were low privacy, autonomy, discomfort and device appearance. Pre-intervention there was dissatisfaction with AT related to the device and the context. Post-intervention, satisfaction scores increased. CONCLUSIONS: The model was a positive guide regarding the intervention of technology in the parasport, directing the participation of the specialist with the parathletes, their family and coaches, in the continuous monitoring of its use. This was key for the satisfaction in using the AT in sports, besides contributing to their occupational performance and maintaining people with disability in parasports, increasing the possibility of adolescents becoming professional para-athletes. Further studies in this area are suggested.
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Lotan, Meir. "Assistive Technology and Supplementary Treatment for Individuals with Rett Syndrome." Scientific World JOURNAL 7 (2007): 903–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2007.5.

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Rett syndrome (RS) is a neurological disorder, affecting mainly females, caused by MECP2 mutations usually resulting in severe physical disability. Due to the physical challenges faced by the individual with RS and her family, her rehabilitation program should support her throughout different daily activities, contexts, and surroundings. Rehabilitation interventions to reverse physical impairments include exercise of various types and different physical modalities. Nevertheless, in the vast majority of cases, hands-on therapeutic intervention opportunities are available for the client through a minute part of her waking hours. Hence, a supplementary system is required in order to engulf the child with a comprehensive network of support. Supplementary intervention can support physical impairment by introducing adaptive techniques, environmental modifications, and assistive technologies. The therapy program of an individual with RS should include the use of assistive technology when such devices improve the user's performance. The term “supplementary management” relates to the fact that this intervention may be performed by nonprofessionals with the supervision of a qualified therapist. Such an intervention can further support the therapeutic goals of the child, at a time when direct intervention is not supplied. The present article will review the available literature on the topic of assistive technology, incorporating the clinical knowledge of the author in the field of RS.
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Nicolson, Amy, Lois Moir, and Jeannine Millsteed. "Impact of assistive technology on family caregivers of children with physical disabilities: a systematic review." Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology 7, no. 5 (March 22, 2012): 345–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/17483107.2012.667194.

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Kron, Amie T., Shauna Kingsnorth, F. Virginia Wright, and Stephen E. Ryan. "Construct validity of the family impact of assistive technology scale for augmentative and alternative communication." Augmentative and Alternative Communication 34, no. 4 (October 2, 2018): 335–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07434618.2018.1518993.

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Daly Lynn, Jean, Janeet Rondón-Sulbarán, Eamon Quinn, Assumpta Ryan, Brendan McCormack, and Suzanne Martin. "A systematic review of electronic assistive technology within supporting living environments for people with dementia." Dementia 18, no. 7-8 (October 9, 2017): 2371–435. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1471301217733649.

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Health and social care provision needs to change in order to meet the needs of an increase in the number of people living with dementia. Environmental design, technology and assistive devices have the potential to complement care, help address some of the challenges presented by this growing need and impact on the lived experience of this vulnerable population. This systematic review was undertaken to identify the research on the use of electronic assistive technology within long-term residential care settings. A total of 3229 papers published from the inception of each of the databases up until May 2016 were retrieved from searches in four major databases. Sixty-one were identified to be included in the review. The inclusion criteria were: original peer reviewed journals; an electronic assistive technology intervention; with residents or tenants living with dementia or their family or paid caregivers; in supported living environments or residential care. The data extracted from the included studies focused on the methodology, technology, outcomes and the role of people living with dementia within the research. Overall, an extensive variety of technical interventions were found, with a broad range of methodological heterogeneity to explore their effect. Additionally, wide-spanning outcomes to support the potential of technology solutions and the challenges presented by such intervention were found.
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Morreale, Michael, Deirdre Johnston, Morgan Bunting, Inga Antonsdottir, and Quincy Samus. "Prevalence and Perceived Usefulness of Assistive Technology in Mind at Home Dementia Cohort." Innovation in Aging 4, Supplement_1 (December 1, 2020): 195. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.632.

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Abstract Dementia is generally characterized by both an increasing dependence in activities of daily living over the course of the illness, and a decreasing ability to self-manage everyday tasks. This places persons at risk for a number of undesirable outcomes including increased risk for injury in the home, increased risk for medical and behavioral complications, risk of premature institutionalization, and excessive burden on family caregivers (CG).3,4 Assistive Technology Devices (AT-Devices) could represent an efficient resource for supporting daily tasks while reducing both CG care burden and adverse risk to the person with dementia (PWD).3,4 In the context of a larger dementia care intervention clinical trial (The MIND at Home program) that involved persons living with dementia at home and their family caregivers, we conducted a supplemental baseline survey on 59 participants and their CGs to better understand the current prevalence of AT-Device use and which devices would be perceived as “most helpful”. Our analysis showed that 51% of our study population used at least 1 of our listed AT-Devices. The most common AT-Device used at baseline were door guards (29%), tablets/smartphones (20%), and constant temperature shower nozzles (13%). Our survey demonstrated devices perceived as most useful included: shower nozzles, GPS locating devices, door guards, and Bluetooth tracking stickers. Individuals who endorsed African-American/Other race were significantly more likely to use at least one AT-Device than those who identified as Caucasian (OR: 4.80; 95% CI: 1.50-17.58). This significance was lost during adjustment for other demographic variables (sex, age, cohabitation status, and dementia severity).
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Copley, Jodie, and Jenny Ziviani. "Assistive Technology Assessment and Planning for Children with Multiple Disabilities in Educational Settings." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 68, no. 12 (December 2005): 559–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802260506801205.

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A number of critical elements have been identified in assistive technology assessment and planning to optimise its integration into the educational environments of children and hence address their functional goals. These elements are as follows: adopting a collaborative think-tank team approach to which all educational team members contribute equally and where technology experts are consulted once the need for specific technical support or training is identified; involving the family by establishing mutual expectations and using effective communication strategies; and conducting in-depth assessment that identifies clear goals, includes task analysis within daily environments, examines the child-device interaction closely and investigates the resources available to implement assistive technology use. With this backdrop, this paper reviews existing assessments and proposes that the Lifespace Access Profile (LAP) (Williams et al 1993) and Lifespace Access Profile (Upper Extension) (LAPUE) (Williams et al 1994) satisfy many of the criteria for effective assessment and planning advocated in the literature.
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Şimşek, Tülay Tarsuslu, İbrahim Engin Şimşek, Stephen E. Ryan, Yavuz YAKUT, and Fatma Uygur. "The Turkish version of the Family Impact of Assistive Technology Scale: A validity and reliability study." Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy 19, no. 6 (July 10, 2012): 515–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/11038128.2012.696141.

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Jacob, Luana Ramalho, Fernanda Do Nascimento Maia, and Rosa Maria De Araujo Mitre. "Tecnologia assistiva no ambiente hospitalar: uma análise da prática / Assistive technology in the hospital environment: an analysis of the practice." Revista Interinstitucional Brasileira de Terapia Ocupacional - REVISBRATO 2, no. 2 (April 30, 2018): 468–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.47222/2526-3544.rbto12696.

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Este artigo aborda a utilização da Tecnologia Assistiva (TA) enquanto ferramenta na atenção a crianças e adolescentes hospitalizados. Trata-se de um relato de intervenção terapêutica ocupacional realizada junto a um menino de seis anos, previamente sadio, internado em um hospital público, com quadro de cerebelite aguda com alterações fulminantes, apresentando tetraplegia, dificuldade de fala, dependência de suporte ventilatório com traqueostomia e gastrostomia. A utilização de recursos de TA durante o período de internação proporcionou ganhos na sua qualidade de vida, apesar da sua nova condição funcional, de modo a ressaltar potencialidades, permitir a expressão através da comunicação alternativa e adaptar recursos para facilitar o brincar. Todos esses fatores auxiliaram também a equipe de saúde e a família a perceberem a capacidade e o potencial da criança, para além das limitações que apresentava. A TA se configurou como um importante recurso terapêutico ocupacional no ambiente hospitalar, ampliando a autonomia do paciente, estimulando seu processo de recuperação e facilitando as interações entre a equipe e a família. AbstractThis addresses the use assistive technology (AT) resource as a tool in the attention of children and adolescents hospitalized. It is the report of the Occupational Therapy care with a boy with six-year-old, previously healthy, hospitalized with acute cerebelitis with fulminant changes, presenting quadriplegia, speech difficulties, dependence on ventilatory support with tracheostomy and gastrostomy in the public hospital in Brazil. The use of AT resources during the hospitalization period provided gains in their quality of life despite their new functional condition, highlighting their potentialities, allowing expression through alternative communication and adapting resources to facilitate the play. This also helped the health team and the family to realize the child's capacity and potential, beyond to the limitations it presented. The assistive technology can be configured as an important therapeutic resource in the hospital, extending the autonomy of the patient stimulating your recovery process and facilitating the interactions with the team and family.Keywords: Child Hospitalized; Self-help devices; Occupational therapy.
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Mois, George, and Jenay Beer. "Leveraging Assistive Technology Resources to Support Aging in Place: A Scoping Study." Innovation in Aging 4, Supplement_1 (December 1, 2020): 100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.330.

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Abstract Aging in place is the preferred living arrangement for most older adults. However, the challenges that often accompany longevity coupled with housing which lacks proper modifications presents concerns about older adults’ safety and wellbeing. Advancements in assistive technologies have promising potential in helping address many of these challenges and support aging in place. The purpose of this scoping review was to survey the current literature to understand why, how, and what assistive technologies are adopted and utilized to help support aging in place. We followed the Arksey and O’Malley (2005) methodological framework for scoping studies, searching seven databases and systematically assessed 611 titles/articles. Findings were organized using frequencies and themes. Following the inclusion/exclusion criteria, 12 articles were included. Upon thematic analysis, three main themes emerged: 1.) challenges experienced in the context of aging in place, 2.) technology adoption, and 3.) technology types and applications. Findings indicate technology can serve an important role in helping support aging in place and can serve as a medium to deliver and increase access to resources to support physical, social, and psychological wellbeing. The technologies most frequently utilized include personal devices and smart home technologies. The adoption and use of technologies can be impacted by the perceived ease of use, perceived usability, family/caregiver, self-selection, involvement in technology development, policies supporting access, and environment factors. Our findings indicate that there is a current gap in the understanding of how older adults are interacting with technology and how long term use impacts wellbeing and aging in place.
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Ryan, Stephen E., Kent A. Campbell, and Patricia J. Rigby. "Reliability of the Family Impact of Assistive Technology Scale for Families of Young Children With Cerebral Palsy." Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 88, no. 11 (November 2007): 1436–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2007.06.777.

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Jeffs, Tara, and William Morrison. "Special Education Technology Addressing Diversity: A Synthesis of the Literature." Journal of Special Education Technology 20, no. 4 (September 2005): 19–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/016264340502000403.

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With the increasing complexity of schools and society, there is great need for expanded understanding of the many dimensions of diversity within the field of assistive technology (AT). The question that lies before us is how has diversity been examined in AT research and literature? Following a research synthesis method similar to Summers (1985) and Edyburn (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) the purpose of this study was threefold: (a) first, to conduct a literature review of scholarly publications in the area of AT that focused on the diversity dimensions of family, rural, culture, race, or gender between the years of 2000 and 2004, (b) second, to identify to what extent literature scatter was present or absent in this literature review, and (c) third, to answer the question ‘What have we learned?’ Using study criteria, 19 articles scattered across 12 peer-reviewed journals were identified and classified under five categories: family, rural, culture, race, and gender. Implications for practitioners and the field of AT are discussed.
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Arntzen, Cathrine, Torhild Holthe, and Rita Jentoft. "Tracing the successful incorporation of assistive technology into everyday life for younger people with dementia and family carers." Dementia 15, no. 4 (April 29, 2014): 646–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1471301214532263.

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Gélinas-Bronsard, Dominique, W. Ben Mortenson, Sara Ahmed, Cassioppée Guay, and Claudine Auger. "Co-construction of an Internet-based intervention for older assistive technology users and their family caregivers: stakeholders’ perceptions." Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology 14, no. 6 (October 14, 2018): 602–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2018.1499138.

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Sriram, Vimal, Crispin Jenkinson, and Michele Peters. "Carers’ experience of using assistive technology for dementia care at home: a qualitative study." BMJ Open 10, no. 3 (March 2020): e034460. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034460.

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ObjectiveAssistive technology (AT) can help carers (family, friends and neighbours) and people with dementia to stay well and safely at home. There are important gaps in what we know about experience of using AT from the perspective of carers of persons with dementia. This study investigates carers’ experience of using AT in supporting and caring for persons with dementia who live at home.DesignQualitative phenomenological study with semi-structured interviews to achieve data saturation and thematic analysis to identify key themes.SettingCommunity-based within the UK.ParticipantsTwenty-three (14 women, 9 men) adult carers of persons with dementia who have used at least one AT device.ResultsAll participants reported benefiting to varying degrees from using AT. There were 5 themes and 18 subthemes that highlighted reasons for using AT and use of AT over time. Providing care for a person with dementia, motivation for using AT, changes to roles and routines, carer knowledge and skills for using AT and social, environmental and ethical considerations were the main themes. This study showed that AT can provide reassurance and support for carers of persons with dementia but there are difficulties with acquiring and continued use of AT as dementia progresses.ConclusionsCarers consider AT as an adjunct to care they provided in caring for a person with dementia. Use of AT should be considered in the personal, social and environmental context of persons with dementia and their carers. Further research and policy interventions are needed to address best use of resources and guidance on data sharing and data protection while using AT.
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Delarosa, Elizabeth, Stephanie Horner, Casey Eisenberg, Laura Ball, Anne Marie Renzoni, and Stephen E. Ryan. "Family Impact of Assistive Technology Scale: Development of a Measurement Scale for Parents of Children with Complex Communication Needs." Augmentative and Alternative Communication 28, no. 3 (September 2012): 171–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/07434618.2012.704525.

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Holthe, Torhild, Rita Jentoft, Cathrine Arntzen, and Kirsten Thorsen. "Benefits and burdens: family caregivers’ experiences of assistive technology (AT) in everyday life with persons with young-onset dementia (YOD)." Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology 13, no. 8 (September 11, 2017): 754–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2017.1373151.

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Griffiths, Tom, and Katie Price. "A proposed framework for decision‐making for assistive communication technology support: many perspectives, but one common goal." Journal of Assistive Technologies 5, no. 4 (December 9, 2011): 242–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/17549451111190641.

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PurposeSome children with severe speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) can make use of assistive communication technology (ACT) to support and augment their speaking and writing. Different stakeholders may place emphasis on specific areas for ACT use, and this paper, therefore, proposes a framework for discussing and clarifying these varied expectations, using the ICF/ICF‐CY domains as a basis.Design/methodology/approachThe authors discuss how the goal of increased participation for children helps all involved to keep in mind that, despite varying focuses for the use of ACT, it is the move towards increased involvement in life situations that will best drive our joint decisions and target‐setting.FindingsMulti‐functional PC devices can support a range of communicative functions, including “chat”, curriculum support, play and leisure. Provision and use of ACT can, in consequence, have different focuses for different stakeholders (child, family, health and education staff), which can lead to disparate expectations around implementation of such technology.Originality/valueA framework is proposed in this paper for an approach that hopes to offer a common understanding from which to discuss potential applications for ACT. This approach encourages equal value or weighting to each of the supports for inclusion and, therefore, encourages stakeholders to value their own priorities whilst considering others'.
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Obeidat, Hala Mahmoud, Adlah M. Hamlan, and Lynn Clark Callister. "Missing Motherhood: Jordanian Women's Experiences with Infertility." Advances in Psychiatry 2014 (June 4, 2014): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/241075.

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Aim, Background, and Introduction. Bearing and rearing children are an important part of life in nearly all cultures and are a central role for Jordanian Muslim women. Infertility can create anxiety, stress, and depression for couples who are infertile. Women frequently bear the emotional stigma of a couple’s infertility. There is a paucity of literature focusing on Jordanian Muslim women experiencing infertility and failed assistive reproductive technology. Therefore, this study explored these women’s lived experience. Methods. Qualitative data were collected through interviews with 30 Jordanian Muslim women who experienced failed assistive reproductive technology for infertility. Perceptions of experiences with failed treatment of infertility were documented and analyzed. Results. Major themes were identified: missing out on motherhood and living with infertility, experiencing marital stressors, feeling social pressure, experiencing depression and disappointment, having treatment associated difficulties, appreciating support from family and friends, using coping strategies, and fear of an unknown future. Discussion, Conclusion, and Implications for Clinical Practice. Being infertile significantly influences the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health of Jordanian Muslim women as well as their quality of life. Perceived social support and personal coping strategies were used by study participants to mediate failed attempts to conceive. Designing and implementing culturally appropriate interventions for Muslim women globally who are experiencing infertility are essential.
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Gibson, Grant, Claire Dickinson, Katie Brittain, and Louise Robinson. "Personalisation, customisation and bricolage: how people with dementia and their families make assistive technology work for them." Ageing and Society 39, no. 11 (June 27, 2018): 2502–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0144686x18000661.

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AbstractAssistive technologies (ATs) are being ‘mainstreamed’ within dementia care, where they are promoted as enabling people with dementia to age in place alongside delivering greater efficiencies in care. AT provision focuses upon standardised solutions, with little known about how ATs are used by people with dementia and their carers within everyday practice. This paper explores how people with dementia and carers use technologies in order to manage care. Findings are reported from qualitative semi-structured interviews with 13 people with dementia and 26 family carers. Readily available household technologies were used in conjunction with and instead of AT to address diverse needs, replicating AT functions when doing so. Successful technology use was characterised by ‘bricolage’ or the non-conventional use of tools or methods to address local needs. Carers drove AT use by engaging creatively with both assistive and everyday technologies, however, carers were not routinely supported in their creative engagements with technology by statutory health or social care services, making bricolage a potentially frustrating and wasteful process. Bricolage provides a useful framework to understand how technologies are used in the everyday practice of dementia care, and how technology use can be supported within care. Rather than implementing standardised AT solutions, AT services and AT design in future should focus on how technologies can support more personalised, adaptive forms of care.
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Rushton, Paula W., Delphine Labbé, Louise Demers, William C. Miller, William B. Mortenson, and R. Lee Kirby. "Understanding the Burden Experienced by Caregivers of Older Adults Who Use a Powered Wheelchair: A Cross-Sectional Study." Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine 3 (January 1, 2017): 233372141770373. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2333721417703736.

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Objective: In this study, we aimed to describe the burden of family caregivers providing powered wheelchair-related and overall assistance and test the hypotheses that caregiver burden correlates with participation, wheelchair skills capacity, anxiety, depression, and social support. Methods: Cross-sectional study. Participants included 35 family caregivers of powered wheelchair users. Caregivers were assessed using the Power Mobility Caregiver Assistive Technology Outcome Measure, Late Life Disability Instrument, Wheelchair Skills Test Questionnaire for caregivers, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and Interpersonal Support Evaluation List–12. Results: The most burdensome powered wheelchair assistance items were providing verbal hints/directions, needing to be nearby, anxiety, and fear that user may be harmed. The most burdensome overall assistance item was feeling limited in recreational/leisure activities. Caregiver burden was significantly correlated with participation limitations, anxiety, depression, and social support. Discussion: Caregivers experience burden for wheelchair-related and overall help, especially psychological burden. Such results have implications for the type of resources required to support family caregivers.
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Evans, Nina, and Lesley Collier. "An exploration of the experience of using calendar reminders for people with dementia and family carers." Dementia 18, no. 5 (October 10, 2017): 1912–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1471301217734916.

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People with dementia and family carers often use calendars to support time orientation to maintain routine. However, little is known about the use of calendars as a compensatory strategy. This study examines the experience and practicalities of using calendar reminders from the perspective of people with dementia and family carers. Six dyads were recruited and interviewed at home. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was used to develop a narrative interpreted from an occupational therapy perspective. The themes were reflected on during two subsequent focus groups. Findings suggested that calendars are used either intensively as external memory records or more casually and randomly for reassurance. The familiarity and location of the calendar and its utility to the person with dementia and carer, all contribute to its efficacy. For carers the experience of supporting calendar reminders encompasses practical, cognitive and emotional effort. There was little awareness amongst participants of electronic assistive technology.
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Jentoft, Rita, Torhild Holthe, and Cathrine Arntzen. "The use of assistive technology in the everyday lives of young people living with dementia and their caregivers. Can a simple remote control make a difference?" International Psychogeriatrics 26, no. 12 (June 16, 2014): 2011–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1041610214001069.

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ABSTRACTBackground:This study was a part of a larger study exploring the impact of assistive technology on the lives of young people living with dementia (YPD). This paper focuses on one of the most useful devices, the simple remote control (SRC). The objective was to explore the reason why the SRC is significant and beneficial in the everyday lives of YPD and their caregivers.Methods:This qualitative longitudinal study had a participatory design. Eight participants received an SRC. The range for using it was 0–15 months. In-depth interviews and observations were conducted at baseline and repeated every third month up to 18 months. A situated learning approach was used in the analysis to provide a deeper understanding of the significance and use of SRC.Results:Young people having dementia spend a substantial amount of time alone. Watching television was reported to be important, but handling remote controls was challenging and created a variety of problems. YPD learned to use SRC, which made important differences in the everyday lives of all family members. Comprehensive support from caregivers and professionals was important for YPD in the learning process.Conclusions:The SRC was deemed a success because it solved challenges regarding the use of television in everyday lives of families. The design was recognizable and user-friendly, thus allowing YPD to learn its operation. Access to professional support and advice regarding assistive technology is vital for establishing a system for follow-up and continued collaboration to make future adaptations and adjustments.
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Godwin, Beatrice. "The ethical evaluation of assistive technology for practitioners: a checklist arising from a participatory study with people with dementia, family and professionals." Journal of Assistive Technologies 6, no. 2 (June 15, 2012): 123–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/17549451211234975.

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PurposeUncertainty over ethical impact may hinder uptake of assistive technology (AT) in dementia. This study aims to examine whether AT contributes to person‐centred care, whether users can participate in research and to explore ethical dilemmas with users, family and professional carers.Design/methodology/approachPeople with dementia, at home or in residential care, and carers were allocated equipment and consulted about ethics. In a small, qualitative study, data were collected using semi‐structured interviews and vignettes and content‐analysed to establish themes.FindingsAT in person‐centred dementia care requires meticulous assessment, reliability and availability in rapidly evolving situations. Users displayed insight, logic and empathy in ethical evaluation. They disliked remote monitoring and surveillance, whereas carers were pragmatic, prioritising safety.Research limitations/implicationsThis research provides further evidence that users with dementia can be included in research. It demonstrates a significant potential role for AT in dementia care, with an ethical checklist to help professionals evaluate ethical dilemmas.Originality/valueAT potentially increases wellbeing, enabling users to remain longer at home, delaying or avoiding moves to or between homes.
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Karlsson, P., C. Johnston, and K. Barker. "Stakeholders' views of the introduction of assistive technology in the classroom: How family-centred is Australian practice for students with cerebral palsy?" Child: Care, Health and Development 43, no. 4 (April 17, 2017): 598–607. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cch.12468.

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Lai, Rhoda, Maria Tensil, Alexander Kurz, Nicola T. Lautenschlager, and Janine Diehl-Schmid. "Perceived Need and Acceptability of an App to Support Activities of Daily Living in People With Cognitive Impairment and Their Carers: Pilot Survey Study." JMIR mHealth and uHealth 8, no. 7 (July 31, 2020): e16928. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/16928.

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Background Modern technologies, including smartphone apps, have the potential to assist people with cognitive impairment with activities of daily living, allowing them to maintain their independence and reduce carer burden. However, such tools have seen a slow rate of uptake in this population, and data on the acceptability of assistive technologies in this population are limited. Objective This pilot study included older adults with cognitive impairment and their carers, and explored the perceived needs for and acceptability of an app that was designed to be a simple assistive tool for activities of daily living. In particular, this study aimed to assess the acceptability of common app functions such as communication, reminder, navigation, and emergency tools in this population, and to compare patients’ and carers’ responses to them. Methods A total of 24 German participants with mild cognitive impairment or dementia and their family carers separately completed two short questionnaires. The first questionnaire asked the participants with cognitive impairment and their carers to self-rate the patients’ cognitive impairment levels and affinity to technology. Following a demonstration of the app, participants rated the usability and acceptability of the app and its functions in a second questionnaire. Results Participants rated themselves as much less cognitively impaired than their carers did (P=.01), and insight into the level of support they received was low. The majority of the participants (19/24, 79%) and their carers (20/24, 83%) had low affinity to technology, and even after the demonstration, 63% (15/24) of the participants had low interest in using the app. A breakdown of acceptability responses by app function revealed that participants were more amenable to the reminder function, the emergency feature, and a wearable form of the app. Features that centered around carers monitoring participants’ movements were reported to be less acceptable to participants. Conclusions This study highlights the importance of focusing on acceptability and the consumer’s perceptions in the development of assistive technology for older adults with cognitive impairment. Participants showed an aversion to functions they perceived as eroding their independence, while functions that more closely aligned with independence and autonomy were perceived as more acceptable.
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Carloni, Jessica, Riccardo Magni, Elvira Veglio, Stephen E. Ryan, Arianna Gherardini, and Lorenzo Desideri. "Translation and preliminary validation of the Italian version of the Family Impact of Assistive Technology Scale for Augmentative and Alternative communication (FIATS-AAC.it)." Technology and Disability 32, no. 2 (June 1, 2020): 129–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/tad-200261.

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Plaschka, Christina, Diane Sawchuck, Timothy Orr, Thomas Bailey, Dawn Waterhouse, and Nigel Livingston. "Global policies on assistive robots for care of the elderly: A scoping review." International Journal of Healthcare 6, no. 1 (February 27, 2020): 63. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/ijh.v6n1p63.

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The elderly are the fastest growing portion of the world population. The majority of elderly want to remain independent as long as possible, with responsibility for their care often falling to family or caregivers. Assistive robots could help maintain independence in the elderly while relieving the burden of care on families and healthcare professionals. This scoping review seeks to examine the type and scope of global policies on the use of robotic technology for care of the elderly in international jurisdictions and to assess how they align with current Canadian policies. This review also seeks to determine current perceptions on the use of robotics in care of the elderly and potential barriers to their use that policy makers could encounter. A comprehensive literature search was conducted for articles related to robotic care of the elderly, perceptions of robotic care of the elderly and related policies, using a global lens. A three-step strategy was used to review and identify articles. The search identified 10 primary and secondary studies and 13 grey literature sources. Studies reported that response to robotic care for the elderly had both positive and negative aspects, and that concerns around privacy and cost were prevalent. Japan and the EU had the most comprehensive policy strategies and proposals. Robotic policy in healthcare is relatively new but will become increasingly important in the coming years. Canada needs to strengthen and anticipate its national policy strategy to ensure it can stay aligned with the fast pace of technological change. Further robust research should continue to explore potential for, and concerns over robotic care.
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Jovanović, Bojana. "Information technologies in overcoming social isolation of the elderly." Sestrinska rec 23, no. 81 (2020): 4–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.5937/sestrec2081004j.

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The philosophy of independent living of the elderly is so clear and concrete that its basic principles only need to be followed and adjusted to the modern way of life, especially on insisting on the use of information technologies that can be included in the implementation of home care with the social support of the family and the community. Modern approach to health care must not allow the elderly to be passive recipients of health care, but people who can control their lives with the application of information technology. The main goal of the application of information technologies is the acquisition of knowledge in the field of informatics and assistive technologies in order to contribute to a greater degree of participation of the elderly in daily activities, health care, social activities, communication, exchange of experiences related to diseases and entertainment and recreation. In addition to health care, information technology also ensures overcoming the increasingly pronounced social isolation of the elderly.
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Streffing, G., M. Siebers, E. Gräßel, and U. Schmid. "Exploring the needs of people with dementia regarding assistive technology to save quality of life and independent living at home." European Psychiatry 26, S2 (March 2011): 501. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0924-9338(11)72208-8.

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Research on assistive home technology (AT) aims to reduce care costs and increase quality of life of people with dementia. Currently it is unclear what the needs of people with dementia are and what kind of support they desire. The reported survey aims to identify personal attitudes towards AT in daily living: As how disturbing is the loss of competence in activities of daily living (ADL) experienced? For which ADLs would AT be accepted? Which kind of sensor technology and interaction devices would be tolerated at home? Interviews with open questions and rating scales were conducted with 53 persons (m = 14, f = 39; aged 19–59). Subjects were professional care givers (n = 23), relatives of people with dementia (n = 15), and persons without dementia background (n = 15). The answers were evaluated statistically. Loosing the ability to take care of own body hygiene was judged as most disturbing. Washing clothes was judged as least disturbing. In general people preferred being helped by family members. However, AT was mostly preferred over professional care. People can best imagine AT help for using the telephone and managing medicine taking. Help by AT is nearly excluded for social relationships and finances. Transponders on objects are accepted best, closely followed by motion sensors. Video sensors are approved least. The PDA is the most accepted shape of AT. When developing AT, it is worthwhile to include potential user groups in decisions about areas of support as well as technical design to increase acceptance.
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BRADFORD, DANA KAI, YASMIN VAN KASTEREN, QING ZHANG, and MOHAN KARUNANITHI. "Watching over me: positive, negative and neutral perceptions of in-home monitoring held by independent-living older residents in an Australian pilot study." Ageing and Society 38, no. 7 (February 27, 2017): 1377–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0144686x1700006x.

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ABSTRACTWith an increase in the proportion of Australians aged over 65, and high government expenditure on residential care, there is a strong imperative to find smart, safe solutions to support older people to stay in their own homes. There is a growing interest in Australia for assistive technologies that provide home monitoring to promote health and wellbeing. This solution will only be viable if it meets with the expectations of older residents and their families. In the first smart homes pilot in Australia, we sought to ascertain barriers and facilitators of this technology. There was an overall positive response to the system, despite a slight tendency for residents to modify their behaviour due to perceived surveillance. Positive outcomes included increases in family communication, health autonomy and advances in technology uptake. Our findings suggest that a combination of considered placement of in-home technology, straightforward medical devices and a supportive human element will ensure that the technology meets the balance of service provision and preservation of dignity. Smart homes could mitigate the challenges associated with aged care while affording peace of mind for seniors and families.
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GANYO, MICHELLE, MICHAEL DUNN, and TONY HOPE. "Ethical issues in the use of fall detectors." Ageing and Society 31, no. 8 (February 7, 2011): 1350–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0144686x10001443.

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ABSTRACTFall detectors are a form of remote monitoring assistive technology that have the potential to enhance the wellbeing of adults at risk from falling. In this paper, the ethical issues raised by the use of fall detectors are examined. The fall detection devices currently available are outlined, and a summary of how these devices require social-care services, or family carers, to respond in particular ways, is provided. The ethical issues associated with the use of fall detectors are classified under four headings: autonomy, privacy, benefit, and the use of resources. These issues, we argue, arise out of the nature of the technology itself, and the way that this technology is integrated into the day-to-day support package of the person for whom it is provided. It is argued that manufacturers have a duty to provide information about the ‘ethical side-effects’ associated with the use of a particular device, and that the process of making a decision to provide a person with a fall detector should include a checklist of questions that is designed to enable decision makers to work through the ethical issues raised.
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Groba, Betania, Laura Nieto-Riveiro, Nereida Canosa, Patricia Concheiro-Moscoso, María del Carmen Miranda-Duro, and Javier Pereira. "Stakeholder Perspectives to Support Graphical User Interface Design for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 9 (April 27, 2021): 4631. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18094631.

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The development of digital supports for people with autism has increased considerably in recent years. Technology designers and developers have interpreted the needs and learning styles of people with autism in different ways. As a result, there are generic, non-specific or heterogeneous guidelines for the design and development of technology for people with autism. This study aims to identify and describe the recommended elements to support graphical user interface design for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), considering the stakeholders’ perspective, engaged in a computer application development. A qualitative, longitudinal, multicentre study was carried out. A sample of 39 participants belonging to four groups of stakeholders participated: children with autism, family members, professionals with experience in the intervention with children with autism, and professionals with expertise in the design and development of assistive technology. The techniques used to formalise the collection of information from participants were semi-structured interviews and observation. MAXQDA 2020 software (Verbi Software, Berlin, Germany) was used to analyse the data. The result is a guide with suggestions to support an interface design that emerges from the stakeholder perspectives. This study provides useful information to offer alternatives for children with ASD and facilitate the understanding of daily life.
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Sánchez, Daisey, Stephanie Adamovich, Maia Ingram, Frances P. Harris, Jill de Zapien, Adriana Sánchez, Sonia Colina, and Nicole Marrone. "The Potential in Preparing Community Health Workers to Address Hearing Loss." Journal of the American Academy of Audiology 28, no. 06 (June 2017): 562–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.3766/jaaa.16045.

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Background: In underserved areas, it is crucial to investigate ways of increasing access to hearing health care. The community health worker (CHW) is a model that has been applied to increase access in various health arenas. This article proposes further investigation into the application of this model to audiology. Purpose: To assess the feasibility of training CHWs about hearing loss as a possible approach to increase accessibility of hearing health support services in an underserved area. Research Design: A specialized three-phase training process for CHWs was developed, implemented, and evaluated by audiologists and public health researchers. The training process included (1) focus groups with CHWs and residents from the community to raise awareness of hearing loss among CHWs and the community; (2) a 3-hr workshop training to introduce basic topics to prepare CHWs to identify signs of hearing loss among community members and use effective communication strategies; and (3) a 24-hr multisession, interactive training >6 weeks for CHWs who would become facilitators of educational and peer-support groups for individuals with hearing loss and family members. Study Sample: Twelve Spanish-speaking local CHWs employed by a federally qualified health center participated in a focus group, twelve received the general training, and four individuals with prior experience as health educators received further in-person training as facilitators of peer-education groups on hearing loss and communication. Data Collection and Analysis: Data was collected from each step of the three-phase training process. Thematic analysis was completed for the focus group data. Pre- and posttraining assessments and case study discussions were used to analyze results for the general workshop and the in-depth training sessions. Results: CHWs increased their knowledge base and confidence in effective communication strategies and developed skills in facilitating hearing education and peer-support groups. Through case study practice, CHWs demonstrated competencies and applied their learning to specific situations related to effective communication with hearing loss, family support, availability of assistive technology, use of hearing protection, and making referrals for hearing health care. Needs were identified for ongoing training in the area of use of assistive technology and addressing situations of more severe hearing loss and its effects. Conclusions: Initial results suggest it is feasible to train CHWs to engage community members regarding hearing loss and facilitate culturally relevant peer-health education and peer-support groups for individuals with hearing loss and their family members. In efforts to increase access to audiological services in rural or underserved communities, application of the CHW model with a partnership of audiologists deserves further consideration as a viable approach.
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