Exploring occupational justice in consumer perspectives on assistive technology

Arthanat, Sajay; Simmons, Christopher; Favreau, Megan

doi:10.2182/cjot.2012.79.5.7

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“…This is in line also with the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (UN) (26), stating that public buildings and places have to be made more accessible for people with mobility limitations. Further, facilitating societal inclusion is part of the notion of occupational justice (27,28), and has previously been emphasized in relation to assistive technology (29).…”

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Men’s and women’s perspectives on using a powered mobility device: Benefits and societal challenges

Pettersson

Iwarsson

Brandt

et al. 2014

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Link to publication Citation for published version (APA): Pettersson, C., Iwarsson, S., Brandt, Å., Norin, L., & Månsson Lexell, E. (2014). Men's and women's perspectives on using a powered mobility device: Benefits and societal challenges. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 21(6), 438-446. DOI: 10.3109/11038128.2014.905634 General rights Copyright and moral rights for the publications made accessible in the public portal are retained by the authors and/or other copyright owners and it is a condition of accessing publications that users recognise and abide by the legal requirements associated with these rights.• Users may download and print one copy of any publication from the public portal for the purpose of private study or research.• You may not further distribute the material or use it for any profit-making activity or commercial gain • You may freely distribute the URL identifying the publication in the public portal 1 MEN'S AND WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVES OF USING A POWERED MOBILITY DEVICE -BENEFITS AND SOCIETAL CHALLENGES AbstractObjective: To describe how men and women experience their use of powered wheelchair (PW) and powered scooters (PS) in everyday occupations, in the home and society at large.Methods: A qualitative research approach with focus group methodology was used. Four focus groups were created, with men and women as well as PW and PS users in different groups. Applying a descriptive approach, data were analyzed according to the principles described by Krueger.Findings: Three categories emerged and revealed that even though use of PW and PS increased independence and enabled everyday occupations, participants struggled to be independent powered mobility device (PMD) users. They experienced many accessibility problems in dwellings and in society, described similarly by users of PW and PS. Men and women experienced their use of (PMD differently, especially in relation to the service delivery process.Conclusions: The study contributes with new knowledge on accessibility for PW and PS users and related service delivery processes, stating that gender differences regarding provision and training must be taken into account. Occupational therapists can contribute to an enhanced understanding of the PMD users' challenges in person-environment-occupation transactions in the home and society, and thereby promote occupational justice for PMD users.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Men’s and women’s perspectives on using a powered mobility device: Benefits and societal challenges

Pettersson

Iwarsson

Brandt

et al. 2014

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy

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“…Focusing on product production rather than process-led provision has occupational justice implications, inhibiting participation and depriving people of reaching their desired potential [89].…”

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Assistive technology and people: a position paper from the first global research, innovation and education on assistive technology (GREAT) summit

Desmond

Layton

Bentley

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Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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Assistive technology (AT) is a powerful enabler of participation. The World Health Organization's Global Collaboration on Assistive Technology (GATE) programme is actively working towards access to assistive technology for all. Developed through collaborative work as a part of the Global Research, Innovation and Education on Assistive Technology (GREAT) Summit, this position paper provides a "state of the science" view of AT users, conceptualized as "People" within the set of GATE strategic "P"s. People are at the core of policy, products, personnel and provision. AT is an interface between the person and the life they would like to lead. People's preferences, perspectives and goals are fundamental to defining and determining the success of AT. Maximizing the impact of AT in enabling participation requires an individualized and holistic understanding of the value and meaning of AT for the individual, taking a universal model perspective, focusing on the person, in context, and then considering the condition and/or the technology. This paper aims to situate and emphasize people at the centre of AT systems: we highlight personal meanings and perspectives on AT use and consider the role of advocacy, empowerment and co-design in developing and driving AT processes.

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“…Even if smart technology could be useful for persons with cognitive impairment it might be difficult for them to learn how to use and maintain several devices [ 17 ]. Persons with cognitive impairment might need support from significant others (SOs) and formal caregivers (FCs) to be able to use several devices [ 18 , 19 ]. A problem is that SOs often bear a huge burden in supporting persons with cognitive impairment in their everyday life and there is a need to lessen this burden [ 20 ].…”

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First steps in designing an all-in-one ICT-based device for persons with cognitive impairment: evaluation of the first mock-up

2016

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BackgroundThis project Smart Assisted Living involving Informal careGivers++ (SALIG) intends to develop an ICT-based device for persons with cognitive impairment combined with remote support possibilities for significant others and formal caregivers. This paper presents the identification of the target groups’ needs and requirements of such device and the evaluation of the first mock-up, demonstrated in a tablet.MethodsThe inclusive design method that includes end-users in the design process was chosen. First, a scoping review was conducted in order to examine the target group’s need of an ICT-based device, and to gather recommendations regarding its design and functionalities. In order to capture the users’ requirements of the design and functionalities of the device three targeted focus groups were conducted. Based on the findings from the publications and the focus groups a user requirement specification was developed. After that a design concept and a first mock-up was developed in an iterative process. The mock-up was evaluated through interviews with persons with cognitive impairment, health care professionals and significant others. Data were analysed using content analysis.ResultsSeveral useful recommendations of the design and functionalities of the SALIG device for persons with cognitive impairment were identified. The main benefit of the mock-up was that it was a single device with a set of functionalities installed on a tablet and designed for persons with cognitive impairment. An additional benefit was that it could be used remotely by significant others and formal caregivers.ConclusionThe SALIG device has the potentials to facilitate everyday life for persons with cognitive impairment, their significant others and the work situation for formal caregivers. The results may provide guidance in the development of different types of technologies for the target population and for people with diverse disabilities. Further work will focus on developing a prototype to be empirically tested by persons with cognitive impairment, their significant others and formal caregivers.

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Exploring occupational justice in consumer perspectives on assistive technology

Abstract: The application of occupational justice is essential to promote client-centred AT services particularly in evaluation of needs, selection and acquisition of AT devices, and training and support for use of AT devices.

Cited by 28 publications

References 25 publications

Men’s and women’s perspectives on using a powered mobility device: Benefits and societal challenges

Men’s and women’s perspectives on using a powered mobility device: Benefits and societal challenges

Assistive technology and people: a position paper from the first global research, innovation and education on assistive technology (GREAT) summit

First steps in designing an all-in-one ICT-based device for persons with cognitive impairment: evaluation of the first mock-up

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