Impact of assistive technology on family caregivers of children with physical disabilities: a systematic review

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 345-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Nicolson ◽  
Lois Moir ◽  
Jeannine Millsteed
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Physical Disabilities

Assistive Technology for Literacy in Students With Physical Disabilities: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 284-292
Author(s):  
Donna W. Stauter ◽  
Judy Prehn ◽  
Megan Peters ◽  
Lynn M. Jeffries ◽  
Lorraine Sylvester ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Review Literature ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Statistical Data Analysis ◽  
Search Terms

The purpose of this study was to systematically review literature on assistive technology (AT) used to develop literacy skills in students with physical disabilities. Primary databases were searched using search terms AT, disability, and literacy. Eight studies were eligible for inclusion. Six studies reported positive change to literacy components with AT support, and two reported a statistically significant change. Evidence offers support for AT in developing reading skills in this population. Future research could include reliable outcome measures, a classification system for participants’ disabilities, increased rigor of research design, and statistical data analysis.

State Scorecard on Long-Term Services and Supports for Older Adults, People with Physical Disabilities, and Family Caregivers

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan C. Reinhard Reinhard ◽  
Ari Houser Houser ◽  
Enid Kassner Kassner ◽  
Robert Mollica Mollica ◽  
Kathleen Ujuari Ujuari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Services And Supports ◽  
People With Physical Disabilities

scholarly journals Maternity care experiences of women with physical disabilities: A systematic review

Midwifery ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 96 ◽  
pp. 102938
Author(s):  
Mariëlle Heideveld-Gerritsen ◽  
Maartje van Vulpen ◽  
Martine Hollander ◽  
Sabine Oude Maatman ◽  
Henrietta Ockhuijsen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Maternity Care ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
Women With Physical Disabilities

Sleep disturbance in family caregivers of children who depend on medical technology: A systematic review

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krista Keilty ◽  
Eyal Cohen ◽  
Michelle Ho ◽  
Karen Spalding ◽  
Robyn Stremler
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Medical Technology

Predictors of Emotional Distress in Family Caregivers of Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angelle M. Sander ◽  
Kacey Little Maestas ◽  
Allison N. Clark ◽  
Whitney N. Havins
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Emotional Distress ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Class Iii ◽  
Class B ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Severe Tbi

The purpose of the current paper was to conduct a systematic review of the literature on predictors of emotional distress in caregivers of persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI), and to provide evidence-based classification for prognostic variables to guide future research and clinical practice. A search was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL and PsycINFO databases. The citations of resulting articles were also reviewed. Twenty-eight articles met inclusion criteria and were retained for review. Reviews were conducted in accordance with the 2011 edition of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Guidelines for classifying evidence for prognostic studies. Data abstraction revealed one Class I study, four Class II studies, eight Class III studies, and 15 Class IV studies. Results of the review indicated that caregivers’ report of neurobehavioural problems in the person with injury is a probable predictor of emotional distress for caregivers of persons with complicated mild, moderate or severe TBI (Class B evidence). The level of participation in the person with injury, level of support needed by the person with injury, and family systems functioning are probably predictors of emotional distress for caregivers of persons with severe TBI (Class B evidence). Executive functioning impairment in the person with injury, pre-injury emotional distress in caregivers, caregiver age, caregivers’ use of emotion-focused coping, and social support may possibly be risk factors for caregivers’ emotional distress (Class C evidence). Recommendations for future research and implications for assessment and treatment of family caregivers are discussed.

scholarly journals The experiences of family caregivers of people with severe mental illness in the Middle East: A systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative data

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. e0254351
Author(s):  
Aisha Hamed Alyafei ◽  
Taghrid Alqunaibet ◽  
Hassan Mansour ◽  
Afia Ali ◽  
Jo Billings
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Severe Mental Illness ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Geographical Area ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Middle East Countries

Background There is a wealth of literature exploring the experiences of family caregivers of people with severe mental illness (SMI) in western countries, however, this topic has been neglected in the Middle East, despite families being the main source of caregiving in this context. The purpose of this review was to conduct a systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis to explore the experiences of family caregivers living in countries in the Middle East caring for a relative with severe mental illness. Methods A systematic review and meta-synthesis were conducted, to comprehensively gain a thorough and detailed overview of what is known about family caregivers’ experiences from published qualitative research in the Middle East geographical area from inception to May 2021. The review protocol was pre-registered with PROSPERO (Ref: CRD42020165519). Results The review identified twelve qualitative studies that explored caregivers’ experiences of caring for relatives with SMI in Middle East countries. Family caregivers’ experiences were captured under seven overarching themes. The participants across all studies reported negative consequences of providing care, increased burden and emotional distress. Many experienced issues with family/marital relationships and stigmatizing attitudes and behaviours from their communities. Caregivers expressed the need for increased support which was perceived to have a critical role in improving family caregivers’ experiences. Conclusions The meta-synthesis revealed many challenges and issues that affect caregivers of people with SMI in the Middle East. Family caregivers experienced distress and burden, and reported significant impact on their psychological well-being. Their experiences highlight the urgent need to provide more support for family caregivers in Middle East countries.

scholarly journals Associations among occupational roles, independence, assistive technology, and purchasing power of individuals with physical disabilities

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 484-491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Marinho Cezar da Cruz ◽  
Maria Luisa Guillaumon Emmel
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Barthel Index ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Lower Number ◽  
Purchasing Power ◽  
Classification Criterion ◽  
Occupational Roles

OBJECTIVE: to verify whether there are associations among occupational roles, independence to perform Activities of Daily Living, purchasing power, and assistive technology for individuals with physical disabilities. METHOD: 91 individuals with physical disabilities participated in the study. The instruments used were: Role Checklist, Brazilian Economic Classification Criterion, Barthel Index, and a Questionnaire to characterize the subjects. RESULTS: an association with a greater number of roles was found among more independent individuals using a lower number of technological devices. Higher purchasing power was associated with a lower functional status of dependence. CONCLUSION: even though technology was not directly associated with independence, the latter was associated with a greater number of occupational roles, which requires reflection upon independence issues when considering the participation in occupational roles. These findings support interdisciplinary actions designed to promote occupational roles in individuals with physical disabilities.

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