.BACKGROUND: Being able to communicate through digital channels is a prerequisite for participation in contemporary society. People with communicative and cognitive disabilities (CCDs) face challenges in this area, thus often being excluded from participating fully in society. OBJECTIVE: This qualitative study focuses on aspects of technology that facilitate or impede remote communication in people with CCDs. METHODS: Support persons for people with CCDs ( N = 21) participated in five focus groups to discuss this topic. RESULTS: Data analysis yielded two themes: using standard technology and using assistive technology . Each theme encom-passes categories describing aspects and functions of technology that facilitated or impeded remote communication. The support persons felt that standard and assistive technology needed possibilities for personalization for ease and accessibility. There is a need for increased compatibility between assistive and standard technology and between platforms. Remote communication technology must be made more accessible and easier to use for both people with CCDs and those in their networks. CONCLUSIONS: The study provides an overview and illustrative examples of how technology can enhance or hinder remote communication. We offer suggestions on how technology can be developed to meet the specific needs of people with CCDs and simplify remote communication for them.
{"title":"Remote communication for people with disabilities: Support persons’ views on benefits, challenges, and suggestions for technology development","authors":"M. Buchholz, K. Holmgren, Ulrika Ferm","doi":"10.3233/tad-190254","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/tad-190254","url":null,"abstract":".BACKGROUND: Being able to communicate through digital channels is a prerequisite for participation in contemporary society. People with communicative and cognitive disabilities (CCDs) face challenges in this area, thus often being excluded from participating fully in society. OBJECTIVE: This qualitative study focuses on aspects of technology that facilitate or impede remote communication in people with CCDs. METHODS: Support persons for people with CCDs ( N = 21) participated in five focus groups to discuss this topic. RESULTS: Data analysis yielded two themes: using standard technology and using assistive technology . Each theme encom-passes categories describing aspects and functions of technology that facilitated or impeded remote communication. The support persons felt that standard and assistive technology needed possibilities for personalization for ease and accessibility. There is a need for increased compatibility between assistive and standard technology and between platforms. Remote communication technology must be made more accessible and easier to use for both people with CCDs and those in their networks. CONCLUSIONS: The study provides an overview and illustrative examples of how technology can enhance or hinder remote communication. We offer suggestions on how technology can be developed to meet the specific needs of people with CCDs and simplify remote communication for them.","PeriodicalId":22201,"journal":{"name":"Technology and Disability","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2020-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/tad-190254","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41550766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Harenberg, J. S. Onge, Jill Robinson, Omorowa Eguakun, A. Lavoie, Kim D Dorsch, R. Kakar, P. Dehghani
{"title":"Assessing postoperative cognitive dysfunction using 3D multiple object tracking in open heart surgery patients","authors":"S. Harenberg, J. S. Onge, Jill Robinson, Omorowa Eguakun, A. Lavoie, Kim D Dorsch, R. Kakar, P. Dehghani","doi":"10.3233/tad-200262","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/tad-200262","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":22201,"journal":{"name":"Technology and Disability","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2020-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/tad-200262","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46596157","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gerdien Woensdregt, Graziana D'Addabbo, H. Scholten, Claudia van Alfen, P. Sterkenburg
BACKGROUND: Sensor technology may improve the quality of life of persons with visual and/or intellectual disabilities. However, there is no general consensus on its utility and implementation. OBJECTIVE: In this exploratory study the aim was to provide an overview of sensors for persons with disabilities to address priorities and ethical concerns for future research. METHODS: Using a qualitative (Delphi) method, 17 interviews were carried out with 20 representatives in the field of visual- or visual-and-intellectual disabilities (in general: six experts in sensor technology, domotics, and eHealth, specific for persons with a visual or visual-and-intellectual disability: three client representatives; three caregivers; four care team managers; two developmental psychologists; one physician; and one paramedic; age ranges 25-61 years). Atlas.ti software was used to code data and major themes were identified using qualitative analyses. RESULTS: The most used sensors were for surveillance and health and the most desired were for behavior. Different sensors were considered most important for future implementation by the groups of participants, such as sensors for lighting, posture, and entertainment by client experts. Furthermore, the majority of participants agreed that sensors should be easy to use and understand and ethical issues (e.g. privacy, informed consent) should be considered. CONCLUSION: The current applications of sensor technology in clinical practice and future research needs were determined by interviewing experts, caregivers, and client experts.
{"title":"Sensors in the care of persons with visual- or visual-and-intellectual disabilities: Use, needs, practical issues, and ethical concerns","authors":"Gerdien Woensdregt, Graziana D'Addabbo, H. Scholten, Claudia van Alfen, P. Sterkenburg","doi":"10.3233/tad-180212","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/tad-180212","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Sensor technology may improve the quality of life of persons with visual and/or intellectual disabilities. However, there is no general consensus on its utility and implementation. OBJECTIVE: In this exploratory study the aim was to provide an overview of sensors for persons with disabilities to address priorities and ethical concerns for future research. METHODS: Using a qualitative (Delphi) method, 17 interviews were carried out with 20 representatives in the field of visual- or visual-and-intellectual disabilities (in general: six experts in sensor technology, domotics, and eHealth, specific for persons with a visual or visual-and-intellectual disability: three client representatives; three caregivers; four care team managers; two developmental psychologists; one physician; and one paramedic; age ranges 25-61 years). Atlas.ti software was used to code data and major themes were identified using qualitative analyses. RESULTS: The most used sensors were for surveillance and health and the most desired were for behavior. Different sensors were considered most important for future implementation by the groups of participants, such as sensors for lighting, posture, and entertainment by client experts. Furthermore, the majority of participants agreed that sensors should be easy to use and understand and ethical issues (e.g. privacy, informed consent) should be considered. CONCLUSION: The current applications of sensor technology in clinical practice and future research needs were determined by interviewing experts, caregivers, and client experts.","PeriodicalId":22201,"journal":{"name":"Technology and Disability","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2020-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/tad-180212","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48063286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K. Patrick, Martín Azar, Danielle D. Bosenbark, M. Schultheis
{"title":"Reliability of a virtual reality driving simulator for individuals with neurological disorders","authors":"K. Patrick, Martín Azar, Danielle D. Bosenbark, M. Schultheis","doi":"10.3233/tad-190238","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/tad-190238","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":22201,"journal":{"name":"Technology and Disability","volume":"32 1","pages":"25-31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/tad-190238","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69450502","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. Swank, Coulter Galvan, Jake DiPasquale, Librada Callender, S. Sikka, S. Driver
{"title":"Lessons learned from robotic gait training during rehabilitation: Therapeutic and medical severity considerations over 3 years","authors":"C. Swank, Coulter Galvan, Jake DiPasquale, Librada Callender, S. Sikka, S. Driver","doi":"10.3233/tad-190248","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/tad-190248","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":22201,"journal":{"name":"Technology and Disability","volume":"32 1","pages":"103-110"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/tad-190248","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69452326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BACKGROUND: Videomodeling is an effective technological tool for intervention and rehabilitation of children with autism spectrum disorders in different contexts. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this paper is to verify whether a videomodeling intervention is effective for the acquisition of social and emotional behaviour and skills of children with ASD using tablet PC. METHODS: One 6-year-old child with ASD, who does not use verbal communication, was involved in a multiple baseline across behaviours design: the independent variable was the videomodeling intervention, instead the dependent variable was the participant behaviour. Intervention was preceded by a pre-session of Functional Communication training. An intersubject analysis was used to evaluate participant percentage of response through the sessions. RESULTS: The participant showed a marked improvement in his emotional skills. The intersubjective analysis carried out shows the sharp increase in response in many target behaviours from the baseline to the intervention phase. A limitation of the study was the lack of time: there were only two inversion sessions, no follow-up evaluation, no generalization and no double-blind study. CONCLUSIONS: It would be interesting for future research to extend it to everyday life scenarios, to enhance generalization in other contexts, involving a larger number of people with ASD.
{"title":"Development of emotional skills through videomodeling: A case study with a non-verbal participant","authors":"Angelo Rega, Federica Somma, L. Iovino","doi":"10.3233/tad-180222","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/tad-180222","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Videomodeling is an effective technological tool for intervention and rehabilitation of children with autism spectrum disorders in different contexts. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this paper is to verify whether a videomodeling intervention is effective for the acquisition of social and emotional behaviour and skills of children with ASD using tablet PC. METHODS: One 6-year-old child with ASD, who does not use verbal communication, was involved in a multiple baseline across behaviours design: the independent variable was the videomodeling intervention, instead the dependent variable was the participant behaviour. Intervention was preceded by a pre-session of Functional Communication training. An intersubject analysis was used to evaluate participant percentage of response through the sessions. RESULTS: The participant showed a marked improvement in his emotional skills. The intersubjective analysis carried out shows the sharp increase in response in many target behaviours from the baseline to the intervention phase. A limitation of the study was the lack of time: there were only two inversion sessions, no follow-up evaluation, no generalization and no double-blind study. CONCLUSIONS: It would be interesting for future research to extend it to everyday life scenarios, to enhance generalization in other contexts, involving a larger number of people with ASD.","PeriodicalId":22201,"journal":{"name":"Technology and Disability","volume":"32 1","pages":"211-218"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/tad-180222","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69450439","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Consideration on the improvement of assistive products’ availability and the awareness of rehabilitation professionals in Bangladesh","authors":"M. Khan, H. Oku, Akio Nakagawa, M. Sano","doi":"10.3233/tad-190250","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/tad-190250","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":22201,"journal":{"name":"Technology and Disability","volume":"32 1","pages":"33-42"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/tad-190250","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69452013","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design and development of a low cost and reliable writing aid for visually impaired based on Morse code communication","authors":"Sagar Juneja, Pratyaksh Joshi","doi":"10.3233/tad-190257","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/tad-190257","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":22201,"journal":{"name":"Technology and Disability","volume":"32 1","pages":"59-67"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/tad-190257","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69452151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G. Lancioni, Nirbhay N. Singh, M. O'Reilly, J. Sigafoos, Giovanna Grillo, L. Desideri, Gloria Alberti, F. Campodonico
{"title":"A new tablet-based program to support leisure and video calls in people with intellectual and motor disabilities","authors":"G. Lancioni, Nirbhay N. Singh, M. O'Reilly, J. Sigafoos, Giovanna Grillo, L. Desideri, Gloria Alberti, F. Campodonico","doi":"10.3233/tad-200268","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/tad-200268","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":22201,"journal":{"name":"Technology and Disability","volume":"32 1","pages":"111-121"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/tad-200268","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69485084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Rocheleau, V. Cobigo, Hajer Chalghoumi, Alhadi M. Jahan, J. Jutai, J. Lake, S. Farrell, Y. Lachapelle
{"title":"Factors affecting information technology use from the perspective of aging persons with cognitive disabilities: A scoping review of qualitative research","authors":"J. Rocheleau, V. Cobigo, Hajer Chalghoumi, Alhadi M. Jahan, J. Jutai, J. Lake, S. Farrell, Y. Lachapelle","doi":"10.3233/tad-190242","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/tad-190242","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":22201,"journal":{"name":"Technology and Disability","volume":"32 1","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/tad-190242","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69451330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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