Predicting Satisfaction with Assistive Technology for a Sample of Adults with New Spinal Cord Injuries

Scherer, Marcia J.; Cushman, Laura A.

doi:10.2466/pr0.2000.87.3.981

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“…As Arthanat and colleagues (2007) note, theoretical frameworks of AT device design and service delivery are needed to identify the constituting elements of AT usability, and allow a heuristic understanding of the interaction of these elements. To date, two theoretical models prominent in the AT literature have been used for this purpose: Scherer's (2000) Matching Person with Technology (MPT) model, and Cook and Hussey's (1995) Human, Activity and Assistive Technology (HAAT) model. Both models incorporate factors of the user, the AT device and the environment in performing activities as constituting elements of AT usability .…”

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“…It emerged from a grounded theory study of psychosocial factors associated with AT device utilisation. The model describes interaction between the Milieu (environment), the Person (user), and the Technology (AT device) (Scherer & Cushman, 2000). The…”

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“…The MPT model was developed by Scherer and colleagues (Scherer & Craddock, 2002;Scherer & Cushman, 2000). It emerged from a grounded theory study of psychosocial factors associated with AT device utilisation.…”

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“…MPT is designed to evaluate the match between the user and an AT device in their current circumstances, by focusing on a person's personality, temperament and preferences, the salient characteristics of the AT, and the expectations, support and opportunities available (Scherer & Craddock, 2002;Scherer & Cushman, 2000). The MPT has been operationalised using the Assistive Technology Device Predisposition Assessment (Lenker & Paquet, 2003;Scherer & Craddock, 2002), along with six additional assessment instruments (Scherer & Craddock, 2002).…”

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“…Matching Person with Technology (MPT) model (Scherer & Cushman, 2000) and the Human, Activity and Assistive Technology (HAAT) model (Cook & Hussey, 1995). A third model, the Policy, Human, Activity, Assistance and Technology, and Environment (PHAATE) model , has been used in an earlier study on MSC use ).…”

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"It's more than just a wheelchair that gets wet …": Usability of mobile shower commodes for adults with spinal cord injury

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Adults with spinal cord injury (SCI) use mobile shower commodes (MSCs) to facilitate intimate hygiene, mobility, and neurogenic bowel management. This thesis explored the design, use, and usability of MSCs for this population. The primary original contribution of the thesis was the development and preliminary psychometric assessment of a questionnaire assessing MSC usability.A standardised development methodology, drawn from literature on health measurement scales, was used. Indicators of MSC usability were derived from a comprehensive review of the literature, and interviews with seven Australian adults with SCI and eight occupational therapists experienced in SCI rehabilitation. The questionnaire was drafted using consensus approaches. It subsequently interval] (n = 27); and strong, positive correlations with two established instruments. Usability of MSCs was then described through a retrospective analysis of these data. Overall, the majority of participants rated MSC usability as high to very high across the eMAST 1.0's two subscales.However, over 20% of participants rated usability as very low to low for portability, stability, seat cushioning, and lower leg supports. Analysis of item-level indicators and qualitative comments highlighted specific areas of reduced usability, and identified MSC stability, maintenance and durability, and seating as areas requiring urgent research attention. Findings suggested that by capturing user-identified criteria, the eMAST 1.0 could facilitate comparison and discrimination between MSC designs during refinement and selection. Indicators could also be tracked, allowing item-level usability changes to be detected over time. These findings require validation with larger samples of adults with SCI. Studies involving attendant caregivers, and stakeholders involved in MSC development and service delivery, are also needed. Such approaches could inform further development of the eMAST 1.0, and in turn impact the design, performance, and usability of MSCs in this important area of SCI management.iii Declaration by authorThis thesis is composed of my original work, and contains no material previously published or written by another person except where due reference has been made in the text. I have clearly stated the contribution by others to jointly-authored works that I have included in my thesis. Analysis and interpretation of the data (5%)Reviewed drafts of writing (50%) xii Friesen, E. L., . Assistive technology devices for toileting and showering used in SCI rehabilitation-a comment on terminology.

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Section: Matching Person With Technology Modelmentioning

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Section: Matching Person With Technology Modelmentioning

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Section: Matching Person With Technology Modelmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Stage 1: Establish the Research Objectives For The Questionnmentioning

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