Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology

Article	Citations
Bridging the gap: from standards to reality in wheelchair headrest-backrest design: a case study	67
Commercial wrist-worn wearable devices for older adults: a scoping review	56
The impact of EC+ as a multimodal support in intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder: a technological alternative	44
An assistive interface protocol for communication between visually and hearing-speech impaired persons in internet platform	43
Exploring the influence of a school-based wheelchair skills training program on manual wheelchair mobility in youth: an exploratory study	41
Assistive technology in public policies: trends in the international debate and implications for Brazil	38
Physiotherapists’ perceptions and barriers to use of telerehabilitation for exercise management of people with knee osteoarthritis in Sri Lanka	32
Effects of the SmartDrive on mobility, activity, and shoulder pain among manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury – a prospective long-term cohort pilot study	30
An AI-integrated spatial auxiliary decision-support model for historic and cultural blocks based on the spatial triad	30
How does social media shape the duration of formal care for disabled elderly? Moderating effects based on digital competence and psychological expectancy	27
Assistive technology needs, access and coverage, and related barriers and facilitators in the WHO European region: a scoping review	24
Implementation of welfare technology: a state-of-the-art review of knowledge gaps and research needs	24
Factors predicting current and future use of video-modelling in teaching students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD): a Saudi Arabian perspective	22
Accessible autonomous transportation and services: a focus group study	21
Configuration analysis of mobile phone addiction among college students: findings from fsQCA method	20
Adoption and usability of a braille communication assistive device (CAD) for face-to-face and remote communication in two users with deafblindness	20
Perceptions of using exoskeleton technology among physiotherapists and stroke survivors in Malaysia: a mixed methods study	20
A concept for emotion recognition systems for children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities based on artificial intelligence using physiological and motion signals	20
Internet of things (IoT)-based assistive system for patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): a case report	20
The impact of social media on adolescent conformity: mechanisms, individual moderators, and implications for AI-Empowered assistive technologies	19
Beyond access: rethinking assistive technology for ındividuals with visual ımpairments in Türkiye	19
A potential thorn in equity’s side: dependence on generative AI may spur a new crisis of intellectualism	17
Assessing caregiver burden: the role of assistive devices and identification of assistive device needs	17
Development of a new tool: progression of paediatric powered mobility- 3PM	17
Comparison of brain activation and functional outcomes between physical and virtual reality box and block test: a case study	17

Health professionals’ experiences and implications of a technology-focused service within a rehabilitation setting	17
Concerns regarding the accessibility of self-service interactive devices for people with disabilities	17
Assistive technology for Para-badminton athletes: the application of the matching person and technology theoretical model in occupational therapy	16
Investigating proficiency using a lift-type transfer support device for effective care: comparison of skilled and unskilled nursing homes	16
Effects of 3D-printed assistive device on daily life function in patients with neurological impairment: a pilot study	15
Predictors of type of powered mobility aid for patients: a retrospective study in a Singapore acute hospital	15
Design of a prototype of clothing for older persons with neurocognitive diseases with behavioural troubles interfering with the management of sphincter disorders	15
The COOK assistive technology for cognition for older adults with cognitive deficits: a usability study	15
Initial validation and feasibility of a Standardized Navigation Of Winter Mobility & Accessibility Network (SNOWMAN) course for wheelchairs	15
Assistive technology and daily living challenges among students with disabilities at University of Gondar, Ethiopia: a qualitative study	14
Perspectives of people with dysphagia and their supporters on the potential for 3D food printing to improve mealtime-related quality of life	14
The experience of using home automation by individuals with disability	14
Exploring older adult needs and preferences for technology-assisted group music-making. A qualitative analysis of data collected during the participatory user-centred design process	14
Implementation process evaluation of an interdisciplinary assistive technology program for infants–toddlers with complex neurodevelopmental disabilities in the Pacific Northwest	13
Wheelchair Skills Test in simulated versus community settings: a mixed-methods crossover study of experienced motorized mobility scooter users	13
Between intimacy and surveillance: elderly users’ adaptation and privacy negotiation in human-robot interaction	13
User perceptions about resources based on the Wheelchair Skills Training Program for training indoor and community wheelchair skills in pediatrics: a descriptive qualitative study	13
Investigating the usability of mobile technology for driving rehabilitation post-stroke: a mixed-methods analysis	12
Effects of different training methods in tele-exercise on acute performance decrement in adults with disability and wheelchair users	12
Assessing cybersickness in a Virtual Reality intervention among older adults living in nursing homes: a feasibility study	12
Exploring augmentative and alternative communication in intensive care units: nurses’ experiences, knowledge, and training preferences in Cyprus	12
Correction	12
The use of eye tracking in supporting individuals with dyslexia: a review	11
The IndieTrainer system: a clinical trial protocol exploring use of a powered wheelchair training intervention for children with cerebral palsy	11
Perspective analysis of assistive robots for elderly in India	11
Impact of holding a badminton racket on spatiotemporal parameters during manual wheelchair propulsion based on forward and backward propulsion	11
Assistive technology unmet need in Indonesia: challenges and opportunities for enhancing equitable access	11
The use of standing powered wheelchairs from the perspective of individuals with spinal cord injury	11
Utilising interactive technology for stroke patient education: a systematic review	11
Availability of disability specialists for students with vision or hearing impairment in the United Arab Emirates: current status and future needs	10
Rehabilitation playthings design to promote positive emotions among people living with Alzheimer’s Disease: a conceptual synthesis	10
Relationship between rolling resistance, preferred speed, and manual wheelchair propulsion mechanics in non-disabled adults	10
A randomized controlled pilot study examining immediate effects of embodying a virtual reality superhero in people with chronic low back pain	10
Examining occupational therapists’ perspective on assistive technology: a qualitative study	10
Manual wheelchair-skills courses (“bootcamps”) for wheelchair service providers: an observational study on learners’ satisfaction and perceived effectiveness	10
Telehealth in speech and language therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review	10
“Intelligent tutoring effects on induced emotions and cognitive load of learning-disabled learners”	10
Impacts of the Jaco robotic arm on user satisfaction with performance in everyday activities	10
Architectural design and development of an upper-limb rehabilitation device: a modular synthesis approach	10
Provision status of assistive products for cognition to older adults with cognitive impairment among rehabilitation therapists	10
The impact of adapted hiking on quality of life and self-efficacy in wheelchair users: pre-post study	10
3D-printed design iteration of a low-tech positive obstacle pushing/gliding wheelchair accessory	10
Exploring core competencies for language facilitation in parent training programs in AAC	9
A qualitative evidence synthesis of the experiences and perspectives of communicating using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)	9
Identifying risk factors for wheelchair damage, part failure, and adverse consequences to the user	9
Use of smartphones and tablets after acquired brain injury to support cognition	9
What does the literature say about the use of personal voice assistants in older adults? A scoping review	9
Techno-organisational network and reliable implementation of GPS technology for people with dementia and their caregivers in the community	9
Advanced Mist Bath Wheelchair with integrated automatic body drying and sanitization system for enhanced patient care	9
Does bilateral hearing aid fitting improve spatial hearing ability: a systematic review and meta-analysis	9

The acceptability and accessibility of magnetic walking aids when used in hospital: a randomised trial	8
Detangling experiences of agency in welfare technology use by home care recipients and their staff	8
Promoting disability employment with avail® – a pilot study for feasibility and preliminary efficacy	8
Experiences of children with congenital Zika syndrome while using motorized mobility: a qualitative study using the photovoice method	8
COOK technology to support meal preparation following a severe traumatic brain injury: a usability mixed-methods single-case study in a real-world environment	8
Understanding the Australian disability support sector’s workforce to predict the acceptance of virtual reality hardware	8
The impact of assistive living technology on perceived independence of people with a physical disability in executing daily activities: a systematic literature review	8
Assistive technology in Korea: Findings from the 2017 National Disability Survey	8
Exploring the impact of wheelchair casters characteristics on rolling resistance across various surfaces	8
Digital tools to support technology-enabled budget management in people with acquired brain injury: a rapid review	7
A scoping review to explore the health, social and economic outcomes of home automation for people with disability	7
Towards E-textiles in augmentative and alternative communication – user scenarios developed by speech and language therapists	7
The experiences of the elderly regarding the use of rehabilitation assistive technologies: a directed qualitative content analysis	7
Correction	7
Can ChatGPT empower people with dyslexia?	7
Wheelchair caster power losses due to rolling resistance on sports surfaces	7
AI-Enhanced assistive interventions for adolescent cyberbullying: a gender-sensitive moderated mediation approach	7
Development of the national priority assistive product list in Malawi	7
Inclusive waste separation: co-designed bins empowering visually impaired individuals	7
Evaluating technology services: perspectives of parents and teachers of individuals with disabilities through an importance-performance analysis	7
Rehabilitation counsellor perceived importance and competence in assistive technology	7
Effect of virtual reality on participation in children with developmental coordination disorder: randomized controlled trial	7
Assistive technology at work: a metasynthesis of the perspectives of people with spinal cord injury/damage	7
The development of assistive product policies in China from the perspective of the assistive product industry	7
Social connectedness and the role of virtual reality: experiences and perceptions of people living with dementia and their caregivers	6
Agreement of activity monitors for assessment of patients with sub-acute stroke in an inpatient rehabilitation facility	6
AI-driven neural implants for vision and hearing: a qualitative study of user perspectives	6
Effectiveness of task-specific training using assistive devices and task-specific usual care on upper limb performance after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Perspectives and expectations of stroke survivors using egocentric cameras for monitoring hand function at home: a mixed methods study	6
Augmentative and alternative communication with children with severe/profound intellectual and multiple disabilities: speech language pathologists’ clinical practices and reasoning	6
Implementation of a tablet-based care prevention programme—information and communication technology-integrated occupational therapy for older adults with cognitive decline	6
Intelligent sports rehabilitation: integrating deep learning and real-time monitoring to achieve personalized rehabilitation	6
SWADAPT2: benefits of a collision avoidance assistance for powered wheelchair users in driving difficulty	6
Wheelchair user’s perceived access to maintenance and repair services: a qualitative study	6
Socio-cultural considerations of home modifications from the perspective of people with spinal cord injury in Iran	6
Social robots in the instruction of social skills in autism: a comprehensive descriptive analysis of single-case experimental designs	6
Parental perceptions and gender as predictors of changes in children’s understanding of how to use a power wheelchair	6
Effectiveness of an occupational self-analysis intervention through a mobile application ( OcupApp ) in people with anxiety or depression: a randomised controlled trial	6
Challenges and opportunities in direct-to-consumer hearing healthcare service delivery: a scoping review	6
Child-centred framing through design research: a framework for analysing children’s ‘dream wheelchair’ designs to elicit meaning and elevate their voice	6
Evaluating the role of social support systems in enhancing the well-being of elderly individuals with disabilities	6
Planning for the retirement or death of an assistance dog: perspectives of staff from assistance animal organisations	6
Correction	6
A systematic review of reminder and guidance systems for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias patients: context, barriers and facilitators	5
Co-design of a therapeutic virtual reality tool to increase awareness and self-management of cognitive fatigue after traumatic brain injury	5
A pilot evaluation of school-based LEGO® robotics therapy for autistic students	5
ChatGPT for speech-impaired assistance	5
A pilot study on mapping wheelability in urban environment	5
Age related increase in impairment across the life course: the use of Zomba curves to estimate assistive technology needs in Malawi	5
A questionnaire-based exploration on therapists’ perception on technology-assisted rehabilitation	5
How does moderate upper limb activity modify sitting forces for able-bodied persons and wheelchair users?	5
Adapting a group-based, multimodal aphasia treatment for telehealth – co-design of M-MAT Tele	5
Predicting adoption of the assistive technology open platform: extended unified theory of acceptance and use of technology	5
Perceptions and experiences of first mobility aid provision for young children with cerebral palsy in the United States: a mixed-methods study	5
Assistive technology services for adults with disabilities in state-federal vocational rehabilitation programs	5
Teachers’ technology acceptance of language skills applications use for children with autism spectrum disorders	5
Evaluation of home modifications for individuals with mobility impairments using virtual reality and wearable sensors	5
The effectiveness of 3d printing technology course on attitudes of occupational therapy students-a controlled study	5
Application of visual feedback and AR-enhanced wheelchair skill training	5
Using welfare technology for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Expectations, experiences, and challenges of intellectual disability nursing students during clinical placement	5
French-Canadian translation, cultural adaptation, and preliminary evaluation of the wheelchair service provision – basic test validity among occupational therapy students	5
Developing National Priority Assistive Products Lists: experiences and lessons from six Sub-Saharan African countries	5
Promoting multistep requesting through systematic instruction and facilitated iPad-based intervention with children with intellectual disability	5
Studying mechanical load at body-seat interface during dynamic activities such as wheelchair propulsion: a scoping review	5
Co-design and evaluation of an information and communication technology-based solution to support mild stroke – an experience-based co-design study	5
Implementation of an assistive technology for meal preparation within a supported residence for adults with acquired brain injury: a mixed-methods single case study	5
Correction	5
Mapping gaps and exploring impairment and disability prevalence in South Asian (SAARC) countries: a scoping review	5
VIP SpaceNav – smart buildings for people with visual impairments	5
Learning program enhances rehabilitation professionals’ perceived ease of using 3d printing: a pilot randomized controlled trial	5
The perception of haptic graphs by individuals with visual impairments through an electrostatic touchscreen	5
Feasibility of customized 3D-printed assistive technology within an existing multidisciplinary amyotrophic lateral sclerosis clinic	5
A scoping review on the use of speech-to-text technology for adolescents with learning difficulties in secondary education	5
Exploring effective ICT use for communication support in students with severe physical disabilities: a descriptive qualitative study	5
A mixed-methods study examining perceptions of fear of falling among community-dwelling people who use wheelchairs full-time	5
TransKinect: a computer vision and machine learning clinical decision support system for automatic independent wheelchair transfer technique assessment	5
Development of a clinical prediction rule for the diagnosis of cubital tunnel syndrome in Thai wheelchair users	5
Introducing a self-managed early communication resource for parents – A mixed methods feasibility study of the Swedish “ComAlong online”	5
Barriers and facilitators of assistive technology service delivery process (AT-SDP) in South Korea	5
Technology and instructions to help people with blindness and intellectual disability manage indoor travel: a case series study	4

Levels and correlates of physical activity among wheelchair users: a cross-sectional study	4
Effect of toilet seat height and inclination on sit-to-stand motion for subjects with limited trunk mobility	4
Utilization and impact of assistive device use on mental health among children with disabilities in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study	4
Evaluation of a motorised patient transfer device based on perceived workload, technology acceptance, and emotional states	4
Smart speakers are an acceptable and feasible speech practice tool for children with speech difficulties	4
Cognitive status is associated with performance of manual wheelchair skills in hospitalized older adults	4
Effects of track-based stair climbing robot on muscle activity, usability, and psychological anxiety: a preliminary study	4
Association between wearable device usage and engagement of strength activity among people with and without disabilities	4
The first hearing aid: are there differences in the expectations of patients treated in the public and private healthcare systems?	4
Collaborative co-design and evaluation of an immersive virtual reality application prototype for communication rehabilitation (DISCOVR prototype)	4
An IT-based self-checking system of spreadsheet exercises for learners with visual impairments	4
Characterizing the attitudes, proficiency, and usage patterns for daily technology among older adults with a cognitive impairment	4
Exploring high-technology augmentative and alternative communication interfaces: the effect of age and technology experience	4
Efficacy of telerehabilitation for spine pain during the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown: a retrospective propensity score-matched analysis	4
Dyslexic students’ experiences in using assistive technology to support written language skills: a five-year follow-up	4
Searching for app evaluation tools to make decisions for students with extensive support needs: a systematic literature review	4
Assistive technologies and aging in place for people with dementia and disabilities: a proof-of-concept study with in-home passive remote monitoring with interactive communication functions	4
Unveiling the mechanisms influencing service efficiency in Chinese hospital portal sites: evidence from DEA and fsQCA analysis	4
Exploring environmental factors affecting assistive technology strategies in mathematics learning for students with physical disabilities	4
Barriers and facilitators to exoskeleton use in persons with spinal cord injury: a systematic review	4
Assistive technology services: user experiences from the Faroe Islands, a small-scale society	4
The use of assisted technologies in early aggressive mobilization with an individual in a minimally conscious state: a case report	4
Comparing technology with built-in decision-making on vocational skills for students with ASD and/or IDD	4
Speech-to-text intervention to support text production among students with writing difficulties: a single-case study in nordic countries	4
Users’ adaptations to the proportional speed control of a motorised walker	4
Availability of assistive technologies (ATs) to children with disabilities in Bulawayo central district (BCD) in Zimbabwe	4
A nationwide survey on 3D printer utilization among occupational therapists in Japan	4
Canadian manufacturer and technician perspectives on the design and use of augmentative and alternative communication technology	4
Usability of mechanical assistive technologies for performing activities involving the upper extremities in individuals with impairments: a systematic review	4
Dementia-related needs through the lens of social robotics: a scoping review protocol	4
Cultural bias: a comparison of semantic responses by 126 students from Pakistan and the United Kingdom to a wheelchair when viewed against a congruent and incongruent background	4
Qualitative experiences of new motorised mobility scooter users relevant to their scooter skills: a secondary analysis	4
COVID-19 and challenges of assistive technology use in Iran	4
Evaluating the delivery of physical activity for people with developmental disabilities using an online knowledge translation approach: part 2 – content quality	4
Duet playing in dementia care: a new therapeutic music technology	4
User experience and cybersickness in neuromuscular patients using recreational immersive virtual reality	4
Go Zika Go: feasibility study with modified motorized ride-on cars for the mobility of children with Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS)	3
War in Ukraine: public health, rehabilitation and assistive technologies	3
Exploring engagement in telepractice early intervention for young children with developmental disability and their families: a qualitative systematic review	3
Multilevel barriers to using assistive technology devices among older hispanics from poor and disadvantaged communities: the relevance of a gender analysis	3
Enhancing well-being in later life: the interplay of mobility limitation, psychological adaptation, and assistive technology	3
Lifestyle and health changes in wheelchair users with a chronic disability after 12 weeks of using the WHEELS mHealth application	3
Evidence to inform seat height and seat angle configuration for bilateral foot propulsion	3
Comparing autonomous vehicle acceptance of German residents with and without visual impairments	3
Wheelchair priorities of brain injury survivors and their caregivers: a cohort study	3
Smart home automation technology to support caring of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia: an early intervention framework	3
The beneficial effect of transparent surgical masks on the communication of adults with hearing loss within clinical settings	3
Vocal-friend: internet of social-things framework to aid verbal communication	3
A mixed methods realist analysis of telehealth delivery of complex wheelchair assessment in Aotearoa New Zealand: contexts, mechanisms, and outcomes	3
Retrofit or misfit? Exploring the impact of bathroom microenvironments on older adults with functional limitations in retrofitted senior living facilities	3
Inaccessible Possibilities: experiences of using ICT to engage with services among young persons with disabilities	3
The differences in demographics, fear of falling, transfer quality and participation enfranchisement between manual and power wheelchair users with multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury	3
Bridging the gap: challenges and opportunities of assistive technology loan library systems for individuals with intellectual disabilities in the United States	3
Assistive products to support daily time management of older persons with dementia in India: experiences and views of informal caregivers and occupational therapists	3
Development of a low-resource wearable continuous gesture-to-speech conversion system	3
Wheelchair service provision content in professional rehabilitation organisations’ standards documents and contemporary initiatives: a rapid review	3
Prioritizing educational technologies for children with intellectual disabilities under fuzzy MCDM perspective	3
Characteristics and psychosocial impact of assistive technology use among adults with tetraplegia	3
Important findings of a technology-assisted in-home music-based intervention for individuals with stroke: a small feasibility study	3
The effectiveness of digital tools in physical activity interventions for individuals with severe mental illness: a scoping review	3
Stakeholder’s perspective on brain–computer interfaces for children and young adults with cerebral palsy	3
Leaders’ experiences of successfully implementing health and welfare technology in sparsely populated Nordic areas	3
The refurbishment and redistribution of disability equipment from the UK to low- and middle-income countries: a case study focusing on 2016–2021 redistributions to Romania	3
Status in using wearable devices as surveillance tools in public health research among people with disabilities: preliminary analysis of 2017 BRFSS	3
Factors influencing implementation of assistive technology services for older adults from the perspectives of Thai occupational therapists: a mixed methods study	3
The use of artificial intelligence for persons with disability: a bright and promising future ahead	3
Medical device regulation: requirements for occupational therapists in The Netherlands who prescribe and manufacture custom-made devices	3
Conceptual mapping proposed to comprehend the effect of wheelchair mobility on social participation and quality of life: a systematic review*	3
The impact of digital empowerment training on the awareness of assistive technologies and digital competence skills among students with visual impairment	3
Effects of group-based virtual reality training on activities of daily living and functional outcomes in older adults: a randomised control trial	3
Effectiveness of custom seating and mobility services for individuals with disabilities in Guatemala	3
Mathlete: an adaptive assistive technology tool for children with dyscalculia	3
Positive and negative experiences of caregivers helping power wheelchair users: a mixed-method study	3
Exploring the challenges in manual wheelchair operation for new users	3
Providing mainstream smart home technology as assistive technology for persons with disabilities: a qualitative study with professionals	3
Examining the availability of information on welfare technologies for people living with dementia in Sweden – a scoping review	3
A review of adaptive equipment and technology for exercise and sports activities for people with disabilities	2
Accommodations to cognitive assessment for a child with dyskinetic cerebral palsy: case study	2
Factors associated with employment of powered wheelchair users	2
Exploring technology use among older adults with intellectual disabilities: barriers, opportunities, and the role of advanced technologies	2
Assistive technologies for people with advanced disease and in palliative care: a scoping review	2
Outcome measures applied to robotic assistive technology for people with cerebral palsy: a pilot study	2
Evaluation of two power assist systems for manual wheelchairs for usability, performance and mobility: a pilot study	2
Accessibility and inclusiveness of new information and communication technologies for disabled users and content creators in the Metaverse	2
The clinical effects of brain–computer interface with robot on upper-limb function for post-stroke rehabilitation: a meta-analysis and systematic review	2
Building and testing of a robotic intervention framework to enhancing the social engagement of children with autism spectrum disorder	2
Usability of a navigation application for travel in Quebec City with wheeled mobility device and, further validation of the Evaluation of satisfaction with geospatial assistive technology	2
Increasing participation in computer activities using eye-gaze assistive technology for children with complex needs	2
Use of eye-gaze technology feedback by assistive technology professionals: findings from a thematic analysis	2
Reducing pressure with the goal of improving outcomes: a retrospective chart review of cushion evaluations and recommendations at one seating clinic	2
TechnoABLEISM versus TechnoENABLEISM	2
Exploring the usability, user experience and usefulness of a supportive website for people with dementia and carers	2
The impact of age stigma on recommendations of technology for older adults in rehabilitation settings: a secondary analysis of qualitative data	2
Use of a dynamic arm support to drive a power wheelchair: a case report	2
Sitting pressure during wheelchair propulsion and handcycling: effects of backrest angle, movement intensity and cushion type	2