Pub Date : 2014-07-24DOI: 10.1108/JAT-09-2013-0029
Rachel Hewett, C. Torgerson, G. Douglas
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the results of a pilot trial, investigating the accessibility provided by a tablet computer (Apple iPad) to individuals with visual impairment. The study was designed around an N-of-1 randomised controlled trial (RCT), which was replicated for 12 participants. It served as an opportunity to evaluate the use N-of-1 trials in studies involving people who are visually impaired. Design/methodology/approach – The study centred round an N-of-1 RCT, comparing the accessibility provided by control equipment (Windows computer) against the intervention equipment (Apple iPad). Twelve participants conducted six tests on the equipment as per randomisation, followed by a quantitative-based evaluation and short interviews. Findings – One-sided individual randomisation tests showed a significant result for overall satisfaction in favour of the tablet at the 0.05 significance level for seven of the participants. Participants identified several strengths of the iPad in help...
{"title":"Accessibility of Apple iPad for partially sighted users: pilot study","authors":"Rachel Hewett, C. Torgerson, G. Douglas","doi":"10.1108/JAT-09-2013-0029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/JAT-09-2013-0029","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the results of a pilot trial, investigating the accessibility provided by a tablet computer (Apple iPad) to individuals with visual impairment. The study was designed around an N-of-1 randomised controlled trial (RCT), which was replicated for 12 participants. It served as an opportunity to evaluate the use N-of-1 trials in studies involving people who are visually impaired. Design/methodology/approach – The study centred round an N-of-1 RCT, comparing the accessibility provided by control equipment (Windows computer) against the intervention equipment (Apple iPad). Twelve participants conducted six tests on the equipment as per randomisation, followed by a quantitative-based evaluation and short interviews. Findings – One-sided individual randomisation tests showed a significant result for overall satisfaction in favour of the tablet at the 0.05 significance level for seven of the participants. Participants identified several strengths of the iPad in help...","PeriodicalId":89962,"journal":{"name":"Journal of assistive technologies","volume":"8 1","pages":"2-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1108/JAT-09-2013-0029","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"62058071","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}
Pub Date : 2014-07-24DOI: 10.1108/JAT-08-2013-0021
K. Doughty, Michael Orton
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify opportunities where technology interventions could help manage the risks associated with fire and explosions in homes of people who are older or who are vulnerable through other causes such as mental health problems or a history of substance abuse. Design/methodology/approach – The approach focused on reviewing the latest available statistics in order to identify the major causes and rooms in which fire accidents occurred. Findings – The authors found that the number of incidents and fatalities continues to decrease as a result of preventive measures such as a greater use of smoke detectors, but that there remained issues with cooking safety. New products for limiting damage and managing risks are available which could have a positive impact. Research limitations/implications – The paper concludes that the challenges are making both professionals and the public aware of the available technologies and of introducing them following appropriate assessment of...
{"title":"AT and telecare to manage fire risks in the homes of older and vulnerable people","authors":"K. Doughty, Michael Orton","doi":"10.1108/JAT-08-2013-0021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/JAT-08-2013-0021","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify opportunities where technology interventions could help manage the risks associated with fire and explosions in homes of people who are older or who are vulnerable through other causes such as mental health problems or a history of substance abuse. Design/methodology/approach – The approach focused on reviewing the latest available statistics in order to identify the major causes and rooms in which fire accidents occurred. Findings – The authors found that the number of incidents and fatalities continues to decrease as a result of preventive measures such as a greater use of smoke detectors, but that there remained issues with cooking safety. New products for limiting damage and managing risks are available which could have a positive impact. Research limitations/implications – The paper concludes that the challenges are making both professionals and the public aware of the available technologies and of introducing them following appropriate assessment of...","PeriodicalId":89962,"journal":{"name":"Journal of assistive technologies","volume":"8 1","pages":"35-43"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1108/JAT-08-2013-0021","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"62057968","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}
Pub Date : 2013-11-29DOI: 10.1108/JAT-01-2013-0001
Andrea Wigfield, Katy Wright, E. Burtney, D. Buddery
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to look at the implications of the increasing use of Assisted Living Technology in the social care sector and to assess the implications for the workforce in terms of job roles, skills, knowledge, training, and support. Design/methodology/approach – A mixed methods approach was used, through a quantitative electronic survey of staff working in social care (as well as some health care) organisations in England, and three qualitative case studies of local authorities. Findings – The research shows that the organisations involved in delivering Assisted Living Technology, the types of Assisted Living Technology being introduced, and the way in which it is being delivered, have implications for job roles and the skills and knowledge needed by staff. The associated training and workforce development similarly varies across the social care sector; it is ad hoc, disparate, and provided primarily by individual employers or by suppliers and manufacturers. Research limitations/...
{"title":"Assisted Living Technology in social care: workforce development implications","authors":"Andrea Wigfield, Katy Wright, E. Burtney, D. Buddery","doi":"10.1108/JAT-01-2013-0001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/JAT-01-2013-0001","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to look at the implications of the increasing use of Assisted Living Technology in the social care sector and to assess the implications for the workforce in terms of job roles, skills, knowledge, training, and support. Design/methodology/approach – A mixed methods approach was used, through a quantitative electronic survey of staff working in social care (as well as some health care) organisations in England, and three qualitative case studies of local authorities. Findings – The research shows that the organisations involved in delivering Assisted Living Technology, the types of Assisted Living Technology being introduced, and the way in which it is being delivered, have implications for job roles and the skills and knowledge needed by staff. The associated training and workforce development similarly varies across the social care sector; it is ad hoc, disparate, and provided primarily by individual employers or by suppliers and manufacturers. Research limitations/...","PeriodicalId":89962,"journal":{"name":"Journal of assistive technologies","volume":"24 1","pages":"204-218"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1108/JAT-01-2013-0001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"62056931","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}
Pub Date : 2013-11-29DOI: 10.1108/JAT-06-2013-0016
Katerina Mavrou
{"title":"Web site review","authors":"Katerina Mavrou","doi":"10.1108/JAT-06-2013-0016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/JAT-06-2013-0016","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":89962,"journal":{"name":"Journal of assistive technologies","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"62058172","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}
Pub Date : 2013-11-29DOI: 10.1108/JAT-08-2013-0019
Joseph Mintz
Purpose – The “Helping Autism Diagnosed Navigate and Develop Socially” (HANDS) project developed a suite of mobile apps for smartphones, which support children with Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) with social and life skills functioning – areas of ability which tend to be impaired in this population. The apps were field tested in four special schools. The purpose of this paper is to report on an exploratory investigation of the potential use of this and similar technology to support the inclusion of children with ASD in mainstream secondary schools. Design/methodology/approach – A series of technology familiarization sessions and follow up focus groups were held with children with ASD, teachers, teaching assistants and parents at three mainstream secondary schools. A thematic analysis of the focus group transcripts was undertaken. Findings – The analysis indicated common themes across schools relating to challenges and opportunities in the use of smartphones to develop social and life skills. Wider debate...
{"title":"Can smartphones support inclusion for autism in mainstream","authors":"Joseph Mintz","doi":"10.1108/JAT-08-2013-0019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/JAT-08-2013-0019","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose – The “Helping Autism Diagnosed Navigate and Develop Socially” (HANDS) project developed a suite of mobile apps for smartphones, which support children with Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) with social and life skills functioning – areas of ability which tend to be impaired in this population. The apps were field tested in four special schools. The purpose of this paper is to report on an exploratory investigation of the potential use of this and similar technology to support the inclusion of children with ASD in mainstream secondary schools. Design/methodology/approach – A series of technology familiarization sessions and follow up focus groups were held with children with ASD, teachers, teaching assistants and parents at three mainstream secondary schools. A thematic analysis of the focus group transcripts was undertaken. Findings – The analysis indicated common themes across schools relating to challenges and opportunities in the use of smartphones to develop social and life skills. Wider debate...","PeriodicalId":89962,"journal":{"name":"Journal of assistive technologies","volume":"7 1","pages":"235-242"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1108/JAT-08-2013-0019","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"62057900","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}
Pub Date : 2013-11-29DOI: 10.1108/JAT-07-2013-0018
K. Doughty, Patrick Mulvihill
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider the importance of digital healthcare through telecare and portable assistive devices in supporting the reengineering of healthcare to deal with the needs of an older and more vulnerable population wishing to remain in their own homes. Design/methodology/approach – It supports the importance of the assessment process to identify hazards associated with independent living, and the possible consequences of accidents. By measuring and prioritising the risks, appropriate management strategies may be introduced to provide a safer home environment. Findings – A process for assessing and managing these risks has been developed. This can be applied to a wide range of different cases and yields solutions that can support independence. Research limitations/implications – The developed digital reablement process can be used to provide vulnerable people with a robust form of risk management. Practical implications – If telecare services follow the process described in this paper then they will improve the outcomes for their users. Originality/value – The process described in this paper is the first attempt to produce a robust assessment process for introducing telecare services in a reablement context.
{"title":"Digital reablement – a personalised service to reduce admissions and readmissions to hospitals and nursing homes","authors":"K. Doughty, Patrick Mulvihill","doi":"10.1108/JAT-07-2013-0018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/JAT-07-2013-0018","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000– The purpose of this paper is to consider the importance of digital healthcare through telecare and portable assistive devices in supporting the reengineering of healthcare to deal with the needs of an older and more vulnerable population wishing to remain in their own homes. \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000Design/methodology/approach \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000– It supports the importance of the assessment process to identify hazards associated with independent living, and the possible consequences of accidents. By measuring and prioritising the risks, appropriate management strategies may be introduced to provide a safer home environment. \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000Findings \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000– A process for assessing and managing these risks has been developed. This can be applied to a wide range of different cases and yields solutions that can support independence. \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000Research limitations/implications \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000– The developed digital reablement process can be used to provide vulnerable people with a robust form of risk management. \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000Practical implications \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000– If telecare services follow the process described in this paper then they will improve the outcomes for their users. \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000Originality/value \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000– The process described in this paper is the first attempt to produce a robust assessment process for introducing telecare services in a reablement context.","PeriodicalId":89962,"journal":{"name":"Journal of assistive technologies","volume":"7 1","pages":"228-234"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1108/JAT-07-2013-0018","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"62058301","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}
Pub Date : 2013-11-10DOI: 10.1108/17549451311313183
J. Damant, M. Knapp, Sarah Watters, P. Freddolino, Margaret Ellis, D. King
Purpose – The aim of this paper is to report results of the impact of the information and communication technology (ICT) platform and telecare services developed by the MonAMI consortium on the quality of life (QOL) of older people in three European communities.Design/methodology/approach – In a three‐month trial, the MonAMI technology was installed in the homes of older people with various needs, in the cities of Stockholm, Sweden; Zaragoza, Spain; and Kosice, Slovakia. Evaluation criteria and instrumentation were developed to assess the effects of the services on users' perceived QOL in the domains of independence, physical health, psychological wellbeing, social networking, and physical environment.Findings – A total of 62 users, with a mean age of 79 years, participated in the trial. Results demonstrate that the MonAMI services had some positive, significant effects on users' QOL. For instance, users with a higher number of disabilities at baseline reported greater confidence in keeping intruders from...
{"title":"The impact of ICT services on perceptions of the quality of life of older people","authors":"J. Damant, M. Knapp, Sarah Watters, P. Freddolino, Margaret Ellis, D. King","doi":"10.1108/17549451311313183","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/17549451311313183","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose – The aim of this paper is to report results of the impact of the information and communication technology (ICT) platform and telecare services developed by the MonAMI consortium on the quality of life (QOL) of older people in three European communities.Design/methodology/approach – In a three‐month trial, the MonAMI technology was installed in the homes of older people with various needs, in the cities of Stockholm, Sweden; Zaragoza, Spain; and Kosice, Slovakia. Evaluation criteria and instrumentation were developed to assess the effects of the services on users' perceived QOL in the domains of independence, physical health, psychological wellbeing, social networking, and physical environment.Findings – A total of 62 users, with a mean age of 79 years, participated in the trial. Results demonstrate that the MonAMI services had some positive, significant effects on users' QOL. For instance, users with a higher number of disabilities at baseline reported greater confidence in keeping intruders from...","PeriodicalId":89962,"journal":{"name":"Journal of assistive technologies","volume":"7 1","pages":"5-21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1108/17549451311313183","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"62161747","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}
Pub Date : 2013-11-10DOI: 10.1108/17549451311313200
A. Devi, Andy McGarry
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how an online virtual academy utilises a different approach to learning in order to engage hard‐to‐reach learners; for whom traditional methods of learning are not effective.Design/methodology/approach – Small scale research using case studies of the students, phenomenographic professional development research for the tutors and academic results to demonstrate impact.Findings – The findings appear to support the “community of inquiry model” proposed by Garrison, Anderson and Archer as well as the recommendations from the Framework for the National Curriculum (DfE), i.e. this interactive and experiential process between what is taught (subject knowledge) and the learner (individual development).Research limitations/implications – The learning circle proved to be an excellent tool for visually representing the phenomena and it was observed that this tool could also prove beneficial to learners in future application of this pedagogy.Practical implications...
{"title":"Online pedagogy: reaching out to the “hard‐to‐reach” learners","authors":"A. Devi, Andy McGarry","doi":"10.1108/17549451311313200","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/17549451311313200","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how an online virtual academy utilises a different approach to learning in order to engage hard‐to‐reach learners; for whom traditional methods of learning are not effective.Design/methodology/approach – Small scale research using case studies of the students, phenomenographic professional development research for the tutors and academic results to demonstrate impact.Findings – The findings appear to support the “community of inquiry model” proposed by Garrison, Anderson and Archer as well as the recommendations from the Framework for the National Curriculum (DfE), i.e. this interactive and experiential process between what is taught (subject knowledge) and the learner (individual development).Research limitations/implications – The learning circle proved to be an excellent tool for visually representing the phenomena and it was observed that this tool could also prove beneficial to learners in future application of this pedagogy.Practical implications...","PeriodicalId":89962,"journal":{"name":"Journal of assistive technologies","volume":"7 1","pages":"34-46"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1108/17549451311313200","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"62161769","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}
Pub Date : 2013-11-10DOI: 10.1108/17549451311313219
Jesus Zegarra Flores, R. Farcy
Purpose – The aim of this work is to improve navigation solutions for the visually impaired, specifically problems with the heading given by the current GPS antennas. This heading is not reliable when the speed of the pedestrian or of the car is less than 10 km/h. The solution proposed is the use of one inertial measurement unit (IMU) coupled to a GPS, giving the navigation information in the way of heading and distance to the final destination.Design/methodology/approach – The authors have developed their system using their IMU (compass, gyroscope and accelerometer) developed in the laboratory. They have also developed the user interface in one Smart Phone in the Android operating system coupled to the IMU using the Bluetooth transmission. Furthermore, the authors have tested their system in bad GPS reception conditions in Paris. They also used two other GPS systems (Navigon and Ariadne GPS) for testing the best way of giving the information: either “car navigation information: turn left or right at 100 ...
{"title":"GPS and IMU (inertial measurement unit) as a navigation system for the visually impaired in cities","authors":"Jesus Zegarra Flores, R. Farcy","doi":"10.1108/17549451311313219","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/17549451311313219","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose – The aim of this work is to improve navigation solutions for the visually impaired, specifically problems with the heading given by the current GPS antennas. This heading is not reliable when the speed of the pedestrian or of the car is less than 10 km/h. The solution proposed is the use of one inertial measurement unit (IMU) coupled to a GPS, giving the navigation information in the way of heading and distance to the final destination.Design/methodology/approach – The authors have developed their system using their IMU (compass, gyroscope and accelerometer) developed in the laboratory. They have also developed the user interface in one Smart Phone in the Android operating system coupled to the IMU using the Bluetooth transmission. Furthermore, the authors have tested their system in bad GPS reception conditions in Paris. They also used two other GPS systems (Navigon and Ariadne GPS) for testing the best way of giving the information: either “car navigation information: turn left or right at 100 ...","PeriodicalId":89962,"journal":{"name":"Journal of assistive technologies","volume":"220 1","pages":"47-56"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1108/17549451311313219","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"62161335","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}
京公网安备 11010802042870号
京ICP备2023020795号-1
扫码关注我们
求助内容：
应助结果提醒方式：