Use of a Team-Based Approach to Assistive Technology Assessment and Planning for Children With Multiple Disabilities: A Pilot Study

2007 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jodie Copley ◽  
Jenny Ziviani
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Technology Assessment ◽  
Multiple Disabilities

scholarly journals Socio-Demographic Factors Influencing the Use of Assistive Technology among Children with Disabilities in Malawi

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 3062
Author(s):  
Monica Jamali-Phiri ◽  
Ikenna D. Ebuenyi ◽  
Emma M. Smith ◽  
Juba Alyce Kafumba ◽  
Malcolm MacLachlan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Multiple Disabilities ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

This paper aims to address the information gap on the influence of socio-demographic factors on access and utilization of Assistive Technology (AT) among children with disabilities in Malawi. Thus, it contributes towards the realization of the recommendations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with disabilities and the development of a framework for creating an effective national AT policy. The paper used two statistically matched datasets, namely, the 2017 survey on Living conditions among persons with disabilities in Malawi and the 2015-16 Malawi Demographic and Health survey. Logistic regression and structural equation modeling techniques were utilized to assess the influence of socio-demographic factors on the use of AT among children with disabilities. The results indicate that there is a high level of unmet need for AT among young children aged 2 to 9 and those living in urban areas. The results further indicate that children with multiple disabilities have lower odds (OR = 0.924) of using AT for personal mobility compared to children with a single functional difficulty. These results entail that AT needs for children with multiple disabilities are not adequately addressed. Therefore, when developing policies on AT, younger children and those with multiple disabilities need to be specifically targeted.

Family and Cultural Alert! Considerations in Assistive Technology Assessment

1997 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack J. Hourcade ◽  
Howard P. Parette ◽  
Mary Blake Huer
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Technology Assessment

A Selective Overview of Microswitch-Based Programs for Promoting Adaptive Behaviors of Children With Developmental Disabilities

2017 ◽  
pp. 183-201
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Stasolla ◽  
Adele Boccasini ◽  
Viviana Perilli ◽  
Alessandro O. Caffò ◽  
Rita Damiani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
Multiple Disabilities ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Adaptive Behaviors ◽  
Motor Impairments ◽  
Children With Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Educational Psychological

Assistive technology (AT) refers to any device, equipment and/or piece enabling children with developmental disabilities with self-determination and independence towards the outside world. Within this framework, microswitches represent electronic devices ensuring children with severe to profound developmental and/or multiple disabilities (i.e. a combination of intellectual, sensorial and motor impairments) to the independent access to preferred stimuli. This paper provides a selective overview of some illustrative examples available in the last fifteen years (i.e. 2000-2015) of the empirical evidences published on this topic. Overall, 35 studies were reviewed. Results were widely positive, although some failures occurred. Educational, psychological and rehabilitative implications of the findings were discussed.

scholarly journals Application of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) to Evaluate New Laboratory Tests in a Health System: A Case Study of Bladder Cancer Testing

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 237428952096822
Author(s):  
Erik J. Landaas ◽  
Ashley M. Eckel ◽  
Jonathan L. Wright ◽  
Geoffrey S. Baird ◽  
Ryan N. Hansen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bladder Cancer ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Health Technology Assessment ◽  
Technology Assessment ◽  
Real World ◽  
Health Technology ◽  
Test System ◽  
Real World Data ◽  
World Data

We describe the methods and decision from a health technology assessment of a new molecular test for bladder cancer (Cxbladder), which was proposed for adoption to our send-out test menu by urology providers. The Cxbladder health technology assessment report contained mixed evidence; predominant concerns were related to the test’s low specificity and high cost. The low specificity indicated a high false-positive rate, which our laboratory formulary committee concluded would result in unnecessary confirmatory testing and follow-up. Our committee voted unanimously to not adopt the test system-wide for use for the initial diagnosis of bladder cancer but supported a pilot study for bladder cancer recurrence surveillance. The pilot study used real-world data from patient management in the scenario in which a patient is evaluated for possible recurrent bladder cancer after a finding of atypical cytopathology in the urine. We evaluated the type and number of follow-up tests conducted including urine cytopathology, imaging studies, repeat cystoscopy evaluation, biopsy, and repeat Cxbladder and their test results. The pilot identified ordering challenges and suggested potential use cases in which the results of Cxbladder affected a change in management. Our health technology assessment provided an objective process to efficiently review test performance and guide new test adoption. Based on our pilot, there were real-world data indicating improved clinician decision-making among select patients who underwent Cxbladder testing.

scholarly journals Self-management and cognitive rehabilitation in early stage dementia – merging methods to promote coping and adoption of assistive technology. A pilot study

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 1894-1903 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laila Øksnebjerg ◽  
Bob Woods ◽  
Christina Rytter Vilsen ◽  
Kathrine Ruth ◽  
Moa Gustafsson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Cognitive Rehabilitation ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Self Management

scholarly journals Assistive Technology Assessment and Planning for Children with Multiple Disabilities in Educational Settings

2005 ◽  
Vol 68 (12) ◽  
pp. 559-566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jodie Copley ◽  
Jenny Ziviani
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Technology Assessment ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Team Approach ◽  
Think Tank ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Critical Elements ◽  
Educational Environments ◽  
Device Interaction ◽  
Effective Assessment

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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