The shaping of individual meanings assigned to assistive technology: a review of personal factors

Louise-Bender, Pape T; Kim, J; Weiner, Bernard

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“…A review of the personalised meanings attributed to AT suggest that successful integration of AT is dependent on the individual meaning ascribed to the AT which in turn is influenced by psychosocial and cultural issues 52 .…”

Section: Time Alonementioning

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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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Section: Time Alonementioning

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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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“…Becoming accustomed to an ATD is a process in which the users' own perception of needs, as well as social and physical contexts, influence the experience [16]. The meaning attributed to ATDs is influenced by the users' perceived difficulties, perceived faith in being well-served by the device, and perception regarding whether it corresponds to or challenges their self-image [17]. The ATD is considered both an instrumental object and an object that bears symbolic meaning for the user.…”

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Exploring the meaning of a new assistive technology device for older individuals

Gramstad¹,

Storli²,

Hamran³

2014

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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Exploring the meaning of a new assistive technology device for older individuals AbstractResearching the outcomes of assistive technology devices (ATDs) for older clients is important to facilitate clinical decision-making. However, to understand the outcomes associated with ATDs, one must investigate the users' experiences and acknowledge the user as an active participant in diverse social contexts.Purpose: To enhance understanding of the users' perspective regarding ATDs, this study aimed to investigate the meaning of the ATD for older individuals still living in their home environment. Method:To provide descriptions of ATD experiences, older individuals who received a new ATD to compensate for their challenges in moving around, assist in self-care or both were recruited for the study. Participants were interviewed twice, with a few months between interviews, about their experience in using their new ATD. The interview transcripts were analysed in a hermeneutical-phenomenological research approach. Results:The analysis revealed three recurring themes associated with the description of ATD experiences: 'enabling performance and choice', 'transformation from requiring assistance to assisting others', and 'preparing for the future'. Conclusion:The results show that ATDs are used to enhance competence, mastery, control, self-worth, hope, and preparedness. The ATD service delivery should be client-centred and the client should be acknowledged as an active participant in producing change.

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“…The issues of how participant wellbeing would be safeguarded and the avoidance of any emotional distress were discussed, particularly given the potential role of participation in provoking participants to re-examine their physical or cognitive capacities or to become aware of the progress of conditions, an issue highlighted by Pape et al [30] and reflected in the submission as follows:…”

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BNCI systems as a potential assistive technology: ethical issues and participatory research in the BrainAble project

Carmichael

2013

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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Purpose. This paper highlights aspects of the current state of research and thinking about ethical issues in relation to Brain Computer Interface (BCI) and Brain-Neuronal Computer Interfaces (BNCI) research through the experience of one particular project, BrainAble, which is exploring and developing the potential of these technologies to enable people with complex disabilities to control a computer. It describes how ethical practice has been developed both within the multidisciplinary research team and with participants.Results. The paper presents findings from the project in which participants shared their views of the project prototypes, of the potential of BCI/BNCI systems as an assistive technology, and of their other possible applications. This draws attention to the importance of ethical practice in projects where high expectations of technologies, and representations of 'ideal types' of disabled users may reinforce stereotypes or drown out participant 'voices'. Conclusions. Ethical frameworks for research and development in emergent areas such as BCI/BNCI systems should be based on broad notions of a 'duty of care' while being sufficiently flexible to allow researchers to adapt project procedures according to participant needs. They need to be frequently revisited, not only in the light of experience, but also to make sure that they reflect new research findings and ever more complex and powerful technologies. Implications for Rehabilitation• BCI/BNCI systems are not similar to existing switch-controlled or eye gaze systems. Users and those supporting them need to have their expectations carefully managed.• BCI/BNCI are emergent technologies and side effects of long term use are not well understood: this demands an ongoing concern to ensure duty of care and maintenance of a 'watching brief' regarding ethical issues.• Practitioners need to be particularly careful when introducing BCI/BNCI systems to be sensitive to the meanings that are attached to them and how they may convey prognosis.

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The shaping of individual meanings assigned to assistive technology: a review of personal factors

Cited by 231 publications

References 61 publications

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

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

Exploring the meaning of a new assistive technology device for older individuals

BNCI systems as a potential assistive technology: ethical issues and participatory research in the BrainAble project

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