Reliability, validity, and applicability of the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology (QUEST 2.0) for adults with multiple sclerosis

Demers, Louise; Monette, M.; Lapierre, Yves; Arnold, Donald; Wolfson, Christina

doi:10.1080/09638280110066352

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“…In recent years technological developments have improved the features of EADL so that they can be totally wireless, have dynamic colour displays and be speech operated. More broadly, assistive technology including EADL is a rapidly growing field of interest both clinically and academically with research interests focused on use and non-use (or abandonment) 1,2 , user satisfaction [3][4][5][6][7] , and quality of life 8,9 . While acknowledging the broader developments in the field of assistive technology, this study focused on EADL specifically rather than AT in general as AT has a broader scope ranging from simple devices such as eye glasses to technologically advanced items such as communication aids.…”

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Electronic aids to daily living: be able to do what you want

Verdonck

Chard

Nolan

2010

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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Purpose. This study explores the experiences of Irish people with high cervical spinal cord injuries living with electronic aids to daily living (EADL) and the meaning attributed to such systems in the context of participation in everyday life.Method. Qualitative methodology using a phenomenological approach was used to explore the phenomenon of living with EADL. Data were collected using four focus groups of users and nonusers of EADL (n¼15). All participants had high cervical spinal cord injuries (C3-5). Groups were video recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using descriptive phenomenological analysis. Conclusions. Findings highlight differences in life experiences for those with and without EADL and provides motivation to address this difference. Such insights are valuable for both users and providers of EADL.

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confidence: 99%

Electronic aids to daily living: be able to do what you want

Verdonck

Chard

Nolan

2010

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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“…It is considered as the most relevant tool in functional assessment for assistive technology. It covers both the device and the service components of assistive technology [18] [29]. Although we agree that this instrument is quite useful, we have decided to develop our own questionnaire because QUEST considers many aspects that cannot be taken into account when prototypes which are not in the market are considered.…”

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Usability assessment of ASIBOT: a portable robot to aid patients with spinal cord injury

Jardón

Gil

Peña

et al. 2010

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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The usability concept refers to aspects related to the use of products that are closely linked to the user's degree of satisfaction. Our goal is to present a functional evaluation methodology for assessing the usability of sophisticated technical aids, such as a portable robot for helping disabled patients with severe spinal cord injuries. The specific manipulator used for this task is ASIBOT, a personal assistance robot totally developed by RoboticsLab at the University Carlos III of Madrid. Our purpose is also to improve some aspects of the manipulator according to the user's perception. For our case study a population of six spinal cord injury patients is considered. These patients have been suffering spinal cord injuries for a period of time longer than one year before the tests are carried out. The methodology followed for the information gathering is based on the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology (QUEST). Different daily functions, such as drinking, brushing one's teeth, and washing one's face, are considered to assess the user's perception when using ASIBOT as a technical aid. The human factor in this procedure is the main base to establish the specific needs and tools to make the end product more suitable and usable.

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“…Another advantage of using the NASA-TLX was that it did not require long-term use of the DSS, as opposed to other outcome measure tools such as The Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology [31], the Matching Person & Technology assessment [32], and Functioning Everyday with a Wheelchair (FEW) [33][34], which require long-term use of an assistive technology device and need to be administered by certified clinicians.…”

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Clinical evaluation of semiautonomous smart wheelchair architecture (Drive-Safe System) with visually impaired individuals

Sharma

Simpson²,

LoPresti³

et al. 2012

JRRD

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Abstract-Nonambulatory, visually impaired individuals mostly rely on caregivers for their day-to-day mobility needs. The Drive-Safe System (DSS) is a modular, semiautonomous smart wheelchair system aimed at providing independent mobility to people with visual and mobility impairments. In this project, clinical evaluation of the DSS was performed in a controlled laboratory setting with individuals who have visual impairment but no mobility impairment. Their performance using DSS was compared with their performance using a standard cane for navigation assistance. Participants rated their subjective appraisal of the DSS by using the National Aeronautics and Space Administration-Task Load Index inventory. DSS significantly reduced the number and severity of collisions compared with using a cane alone and without increasing the time required to complete the task. Users rated DSS favorably; they experienced less physical demand when using the DSS, but did not feel any difference in perceived effort, mental demand, and level of frustration when using the DSS alone or along with a cane in comparison with using a cane alone. These findings suggest that the DSS can be a safe, reliable, and easy-to-learn and operate independent mobility solution for visually impaired wheelchair users.

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Reliability, validity, and applicability of the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology (QUEST 2.0) for adults with multiple sclerosis

Abstract: These findings on the psychometric properties of the QUEST 2.0 reinforce the relevance of the device subscale as an important outcome measure for assistive technology MS users. Further assessment of the services subscale is needed.

Cited by 196 publications

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Electronic aids to daily living: be able to do what you want

Electronic aids to daily living: be able to do what you want

Usability assessment of ASIBOT: a portable robot to aid patients with spinal cord injury

Clinical evaluation of semiautonomous smart wheelchair architecture (Drive-Safe System) with visually impaired individuals

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