The influence of assistive technology on occupational performance and satisfaction of leprosy patients with grade 2 disabilities

Muniz, Lucas da Silva; Amaral, Irmara Géssica Santos; Dias, Thiago da Silva; Rodrigues, Jorge Lopes

doi:10.1590/0037-8682-0097-2016

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“…Most the patients who accepted and adopted a personalized assistive device showed improved or stable performance of denture brushing or mouthwash. Previous study with leprosy patients showed that to provide devices to them, that allow the care of the self, can contribute to preservation of the independence [ 18 , 19 ] and social inclusion [ 18 ]. It was observed too that the use of the devices has an impact in the rescue of the abilities lost with the evolution of the leprosy disabilities [ 18 ].…”

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Assistive technologies for improving the oral hygiene of leprosy patients residing in a former leprosy colony in Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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BackgroundThis study deals with management of a group of elderly patients with a history of leprosy and hand deformities by a multidisciplinary team of dentists and occupational therapists. Assistive technology devices have been developed to allow such patients to obtain independence in oral self-care and can be a cost-effective approach to improving oral care in this population. The objective of this study was to describe the development of assistive devices to facilitate daily oral hygiene in older people with enduring leprosy-related impairments.MethodologyCase study realized among elders with a history of leprosy residents in a former isolation colony in Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The elders were evaluated for dependence on others for denture hygiene and mouthwash using the Daily Oral Hygiene Activity Index (ADOH). Those deemed partially or completely dependent on others were eligible for an intervention based on assistive technology. We adopted a personalized approach to each case, taking into account medical history, physical impairment and living environment. Six months after the intervention, the participants were assessed again using the ADOH and an unstructured interview about use of the devices.Principal findingsAssistive devices for denture hygiene and mouthwash were developed for 16 elders. These devices facilitated oral hygiene in most patients and there was no worsening in any of the cases. Patients’ report suggested they were satisfied with the devices provided.ConclusionsThis study demonstrated that assistive devices can facilitate oral hygiene activities in leprosy patients. It also reinforces the importance of using a multidisciplinary team for the rehabilitation of these patients.

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“…Nessa perspectiva, as pesquisas foram orientadas para o uso da tecnologia assistiva no auxílio ao cotidiano das pessoas, sua inclusão social ou como instrumento em cirurgias dessas patologias (BARBOSA, et al, 2014;GUIMARÃES et al, 2016;BARBOSA, et al, 2016;MUNIZ et al, 2016;MAIA et al, 2016;ALVAREZ et al, 2017;GAMA et al, 2017).…”

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Análise Da Produção Científica Sobre a Tecnologia Assistiva No Brasil

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Campos²,

Massuda³

2017

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RESUMOA tecnologia assistiva é um recurso indispensável para pessoas portadoras de deficiência, visto o benefício auferido na qualidade de vida e inclusão na sociedade desses indivíduos. Por meio da análise cienciométrica, o objetivo do presente estudo foi de avaliar a produção científica sobre a temática nos últimos oito anos, nas bases Scielo, PubMed e na Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS), nas línguas portuguesa e inglesa. Foram selecionados 33 artigos, dos quais a maior concentração ocorreu em 2017. O estado de São Paulo destacou-se pela maior quantidade de publicações e quanto ao periódico, evidenciou-se a Revista Brasileira de Educação Especial. Em termos de classificação Qualis/Capes, prevaleceu o estrato A1 e B1. Quanto a classificação por tipo de deficiência e por público alvo, houve dificuldade em definilas por apresentaram maior prevalência nos itens "outros" e "não consta". Concluiuse que a tecnologia assistiva é ainda pouco explorada no âmbito da pesquisa, e ainda assim, observando-se a dificuldade quanto às classificações por tipo de deficiência e público alvo. São relativamente escassos os artigos publicados sobre a temática. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: pessoa com deficiência, publicações, tecnologia assistiva. ANALYSIS OF SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTION ON ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN BRAZILABSTRACT Assistive technology is an indispensable resource for people with disabilities, given the benefit they have on the quality of life and inclusion in society of these individuals. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the scientific production on the subject in the last eight years, in the bases Scielo, PubMed and in the Virtual Health Library (VHL), in the Portuguese and English languages. A total of 33 articles were selected, of which the highest concentration occurred in 2017. The state of São Paulo stood out due to the greater number of publications and as for the periodical, it was evidenced the Brazilian Journal of Special Education. In terms of Qualis / Capes classification, stratum A1 and B1 prevailed. Regarding the

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Effects of assistive technology-based occupational therapy on community-dwelling people recovering from stroke

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Kim

Yoo

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The influence of assistive technology on occupational performance and satisfaction of leprosy patients with grade 2 disabilities

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Assistive technologies for improving the oral hygiene of leprosy patients residing in a former leprosy colony in Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Assistive technologies for improving the oral hygiene of leprosy patients residing in a former leprosy colony in Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Análise Da Produção Científica Sobre a Tecnologia Assistiva No Brasil

Effects of assistive technology-based occupational therapy on community-dwelling people recovering from stroke

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