Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology

Article	Citations
Exploring the influence of a school-based wheelchair skills training program on manual wheelchair mobility in youth: an exploratory study	46
Adoption and usability of a braille communication assistive device (CAD) for face-to-face and remote communication in two users with deafblindness	42
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	42
An assistive interface protocol for communication between visually and hearing-speech impaired persons in internet platform	33
Internet of things (IoT)-based assistive system for patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): a case report	30
A potential thorn in equity’s side: dependence on generative AI may spur a new crisis of intellectualism	29
Physiotherapists’ perceptions and barriers to use of telerehabilitation for exercise management of people with knee osteoarthritis in Sri Lanka	29
A concept for emotion recognition systems for children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities based on artificial intelligence using physiological and motion signals	24
Factors predicting current and future use of video-modelling in teaching students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD): a Saudi Arabian perspective	22
Perceptions of using exoskeleton technology among physiotherapists and stroke survivors in Malaysia: a mixed methods study	21
Assistive technology in public policies: trends in the international debate and implications for Brazil	21
Accessible autonomous transportation and services: a focus group study	21
Electromyography-controlled gamified exercise system for the distal upper extremity: a usability assessment in subacute post-stroke patients	19
Assistive technology needs, access and coverage, and related barriers and facilitators in the WHO European region: a scoping review	19
Implementation of welfare technology: a state-of-the-art review of knowledge gaps and research needs	18
Effects of 3D-printed assistive device on daily life function in patients with neurological impairment: a pilot study	17
Assessing caregiver burden: the role of assistive devices and identification of assistive device needs	17
Assistive technology for Para-badminton athletes: the application of the matching person and technology theoretical model in occupational therapy	17
Predictors of type of powered mobility aid for patients: a retrospective study in a Singapore acute hospital	17
Low vision devices for age-related macular degeneration: a systematic review	17
Concerns regarding the accessibility of self-service interactive devices for people with disabilities	17
The COOK assistive technology for cognition for older adults with cognitive deficits: a usability study	16
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	16
Design of a prototype of clothing for older persons with neurocognitive diseases with behavioural troubles interfering with the management of sphincter disorders	16
The experience of using home automation by individuals with disability	15

Development of a new tool: progression of paediatric powered mobility- 3PM	15
Perspectives of people with dysphagia and their supporters on the potential for 3D food printing to improve mealtime-related quality of life	15
Initial validation and feasibility of a Standardized Navigation Of Winter Mobility & Accessibility Network (SNOWMAN) course for wheelchairs	15
Comparison of brain activation and functional outcomes between physical and virtual reality box and block test: a case study	15
Assistive technology and daily living challenges among students with disabilities at University of Gondar, Ethiopia: a qualitative study	14
Investigating proficiency using a lift-type transfer support device for effective care: comparison of skilled and unskilled nursing homes	14
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
Wheelchair Skills Test in simulated versus community settings: a mixed-methods crossover study of experienced motorized mobility scooter users	13
Investigating the usability of mobile technology for driving rehabilitation post-stroke: a mixed-methods analysis	13
Assessing cybersickness in a Virtual Reality intervention among older adults living in nursing homes: a feasibility study	13
Health professionals’ experiences and implications of a technology-focused service within a rehabilitation setting	13
Impact of holding a badminton racket on spatiotemporal parameters during manual wheelchair propulsion based on forward and backward propulsion	13
Effects of different training methods in tele-exercise on acute performance decrement in adults with disability and wheelchair users	12
The IndieTrainer system: a clinical trial protocol exploring use of a powered wheelchair training intervention for children with cerebral palsy	12
Utilising interactive technology for stroke patient education: a systematic review	12
Assistive technology unmet need in Indonesia: challenges and opportunities for enhancing equitable access	11
Use of smartphones and tablets after acquired brain injury to support cognition	11
Does bilateral hearing aid fitting improve spatial hearing ability: a systematic review and meta-analysis	11
3D-printed design iteration of a low-tech positive obstacle pushing/gliding wheelchair accessory	11
Techno-organisational network and reliable implementation of GPS technology for people with dementia and their caregivers in the community	10
The impact of adapted hiking on quality of life and self-efficacy in wheelchair users: pre-post study	10
“Intelligent tutoring effects on induced emotions and cognitive load of learning-disabled learners”	10
Telehealth in speech and language therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review	10
Rehabilitation playthings design to promote positive emotions among people living with Alzheimer’s Disease: a conceptual synthesis	10
Perspective analysis of assistive robots for elderly in India	10
Experiences of children with congenital Zika syndrome while using motorized mobility: a qualitative study using the photovoice method	10
The use of standing powered wheelchairs from the perspective of individuals with spinal cord injury	10
A qualitative evidence synthesis of the experiences and perspectives of communicating using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)	10
Availability of disability specialists for students with vision or hearing impairment in the United Arab Emirates: current status and future needs	9
Exploring core competencies for language facilitation in parent training programs in AAC	9
Architectural design and development of an upper-limb rehabilitation device: a modular synthesis approach	9
A randomized controlled pilot study examining immediate effects of embodying a virtual reality superhero in people with chronic low back pain	9
Provision status of assistive products for cognition to older adults with cognitive impairment among rehabilitation therapists	9
The impact of assistive living technology on perceived independence of people with a physical disability in executing daily activities: a systematic literature review	9
Relationship between rolling resistance, preferred speed, and manual wheelchair propulsion mechanics in non-disabled adults	9
Occupational therapists’ evaluation of the perceived usability and utility of wearable soft robotic exoskeleton gloves for hand function rehabilitation following a stroke	8
Blind spot sensor systems for power wheelchairs: obstacle detection accuracy, cognitive task load, and perceived usefulness among older adults	8
Identifying risk factors for wheelchair damage, part failure, and adverse consequences to the user	8
‘Community members aren’t aware that assistance animals come in all shapes and sizes, and help people with all kinds of disabilities’ – Experiences of using assistance animals within community living	8
A scoping review to explore the health, social and economic outcomes of home automation for people with disability	8
What does the literature say about the use of personal voice assistants in older adults? A scoping review	8
Rehabilitation counsellor perceived importance and competence in assistive technology	8
The acceptability and accessibility of magnetic walking aids when used in hospital: a randomised trial	8
The use of eye tracking in supporting individuals with dyslexia: a review	8
Assistive technology in Korea: Findings from the 2017 National Disability Survey	7
COOK technology to support meal preparation following a severe traumatic brain injury: a usability mixed-methods single-case study in a real-world environment	7
Wheelchair user’s perceived access to maintenance and repair services: a qualitative study	7
Wheelchair caster power losses due to rolling resistance on sports surfaces	7
Promoting disability employment with avail® – a pilot study for feasibility and preliminary efficacy	7
Detangling experiences of agency in welfare technology use by home care recipients and their staff	7

Assistive technology at work: a metasynthesis of the perspectives of people with spinal cord injury/damage	7
Can ChatGPT empower people with dyslexia?	7
Digital tools to support technology-enabled budget management in people with acquired brain injury: a rapid review	7
Towards E-textiles in augmentative and alternative communication – user scenarios developed by speech and language therapists	7
Perspectives and expectations of stroke survivors using egocentric cameras for monitoring hand function at home: a mixed methods study	6
Correction	6
The development of assistive product policies in China from the perspective of the assistive product industry	6
SWADAPT2: benefits of a collision avoidance assistance for powered wheelchair users in driving difficulty	6
Social connectedness and the role of virtual reality: experiences and perceptions of people living with dementia and their caregivers	6
Adapting a group-based, multimodal aphasia treatment for telehealth – co-design of M-MAT Tele	6
ChatGPT for speech-impaired assistance	6
Agreement of activity monitors for assessment of patients with sub-acute stroke in an inpatient rehabilitation facility	6
The experiences of the elderly regarding the use of rehabilitation assistive technologies: a directed qualitative content analysis	6
Augmentative and alternative communication with children with severe/profound intellectual and multiple disabilities: speech language pathologists’ clinical practices and reasoning	6
Social robots in the instruction of social skills in autism: a comprehensive descriptive analysis of single-case experimental designs	6
TransKinect: a computer vision and machine learning clinical decision support system for automatic independent wheelchair transfer technique assessment	6
Effectiveness of an occupational self-analysis intervention through a mobile application ( OcupApp ) in people with anxiety or depression: a randomised controlled trial	6
Development of the national priority assistive product list in Malawi	6
Inclusive waste separation: co-designed bins empowering visually impaired individuals	6
Child-centred framing through design research: a framework for analysing children’s ‘dream wheelchair’ designs to elicit meaning and elevate their voice	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
Implementation of a tablet-based care prevention programme—information and communication technology-integrated occupational therapy for older adults with cognitive decline	6
Development of a clinical prediction rule for the diagnosis of cubital tunnel syndrome in Thai wheelchair users	6
Perspectives of inpatient rehabilitation clinicians on the state of manual wheelchair training: a qualitative analysis	5
Introducing a self-managed early communication resource for parents – A mixed methods feasibility study of the Swedish “ComAlong online”	5
The perception of haptic graphs by individuals with visual impairments through an electrostatic touchscreen	5
The effectiveness of 3d printing technology course on attitudes of occupational therapy students-a controlled study	5
Studying mechanical load at body-seat interface during dynamic activities such as wheelchair propulsion: a scoping review	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
A pilot evaluation of school-based LEGO® robotics therapy for autistic students	5
Mapping gaps and exploring impairment and disability prevalence in South Asian (SAARC) countries: a scoping review	5
Predicting adoption of the assistive technology open platform: extended unified theory of acceptance and use of technology	5
French-Canadian translation, cultural adaptation, and preliminary evaluation of the wheelchair service provision – basic test validity among occupational therapy students	5
Assistive technology services for adults with disabilities in state-federal vocational rehabilitation programs	5
VIP SpaceNav – smart buildings for people with visual impairments	5
Age related increase in impairment across the life course: the use of Zomba curves to estimate assistive technology needs in Malawi	5
How does moderate upper limb activity modify sitting forces for able-bodied persons and wheelchair users?	5
Feasibility of customized 3D-printed assistive technology within an existing multidisciplinary amyotrophic lateral sclerosis clinic	5
Promoting multistep requesting through systematic instruction and facilitated iPad-based intervention with children with intellectual disability	5
Comorbidities and medical complexities of mobility device users: a retrospective study	5
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
Perceptions and experiences of first mobility aid provision for young children with cerebral palsy in the United States: a mixed-methods study	5
Benefits and challenges of mobility and medical alert service dogs for caregivers of service dog recipients	5
A scoping review on the use of speech-to-text technology for adolescents with learning difficulties in secondary education	5
Using welfare technology for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Expectations, experiences, and challenges of intellectual disability nursing students during clinical placement	5
A mixed-methods study examining perceptions of fear of falling among community-dwelling people who use wheelchairs full-time	5
Learning program enhances rehabilitation professionals’ perceived ease of using 3d printing: a pilot randomized controlled trial	5
Evaluation of a motorised patient transfer device based on perceived workload, technology acceptance, and emotional states	4
An IT-based self-checking system of spreadsheet exercises for learners with visual impairments	4
Efficacy of telerehabilitation for spine pain during the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown: a retrospective propensity score-matched analysis	4
The first hearing aid: are there differences in the expectations of patients treated in the public and private healthcare systems?	4
Reimagining robotic walkers for real-world outdoor play environments with insights from legged robots: a scoping review	4
Cognitive status is associated with performance of manual wheelchair skills in hospitalized older adults	4
Characterizing the attitudes, proficiency, and usage patterns for daily technology among older adults with a cognitive impairment	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
Correction	4
Application of visual feedback and AR-enhanced wheelchair skill training	4
Evaluating the delivery of physical activity for people with developmental disabilities using an online knowledge translation approach: part 2 – content quality	4
Exploring environmental factors affecting assistive technology strategies in mathematics learning for students with physical disabilities	4
The impact of exergames on the functional balance of a teenager with cerebral palsy – a case report	4
Assistive technology services: user experiences from the Faroe Islands, a small-scale society	4
Exploring high-technology augmentative and alternative communication interfaces: the effect of age and technology experience	4
Mobility devices for children with physical disabilities: use, satisfaction and impact on participation	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
Searching for app evaluation tools to make decisions for students with extensive support needs: a systematic literature review	4
Video analysis of safety and reproducibility issues with the timed up-and-go test applied to patients with Parkinson’s disease	4
Association between wearable device usage and engagement of strength activity among people with and without disabilities	4
Qualitative experiences of new motorised mobility scooter users relevant to their scooter skills: a secondary analysis	4
Barriers and facilitators to exoskeleton use in persons with spinal cord injury: a systematic review	4
Availability of assistive technologies (ATs) to children with disabilities in Bulawayo central district (BCD) in Zimbabwe	4
Comparing technology with built-in decision-making on vocational skills for students with ASD and/or IDD	4
Users’ adaptations to the proportional speed control of a motorised walker	4
Duet playing in dementia care: a new therapeutic music technology	4
Dyslexic students’ experiences in using assistive technology to support written language skills: a five-year follow-up	4
COVID-19 and challenges of assistive technology use in Iran	4
Barriers and facilitators of assistive technology service delivery process (AT-SDP) in South Korea	4
Canadian manufacturer and technician perspectives on the design and use of augmentative and alternative communication technology	4
Practices and views of wheelchair service providers regarding wheelchair-skills training for clients and their caregivers: a global online survey	4

Effects of track-based stair climbing robot on muscle activity, usability, and psychological anxiety: a preliminary study	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
Smart speakers are an acceptable and feasible speech practice tool for children with speech difficulties	4
Assistive products to support daily time management of older persons with dementia in India: experiences and views of informal caregivers and occupational therapists	3
Collaborative co-design and evaluation of an immersive virtual reality application prototype for communication rehabilitation (DISCOVR prototype)	3
Smart home automation technology to support caring of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia: an early intervention framework	3
Comparing autonomous vehicle acceptance of German residents with and without visual impairments	3
Lifestyle and health changes in wheelchair users with a chronic disability after 12 weeks of using the WHEELS mHealth application	3
The beneficial effect of transparent surgical masks on the communication of adults with hearing loss within clinical settings	3
Personalisation of a virtual gaming system for children with motor impairments: performance and usability	3
Effectiveness of custom seating and mobility services for individuals with disabilities in Guatemala	3
Characteristics and psychosocial impact of assistive technology use among adults with tetraplegia	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
Exploring engagement in telepractice early intervention for young children with developmental disability and their families: a qualitative systematic review	3
Attitudes towards a sensor-feedback technology in gait rehabilitation of patients after stroke	3
Conceptual mapping proposed to comprehend the effect of wheelchair mobility on social participation and quality of life: a systematic review*	3
Evidence to inform seat height and seat angle configuration for bilateral foot propulsion	3
Mathlete: an adaptive assistive technology tool for children with dyscalculia	3
Stakeholder’s perspective on brain–computer interfaces for children and young adults with cerebral palsy	3
Development of a low-resource wearable continuous gesture-to-speech conversion system	3
War in Ukraine: public health, rehabilitation and assistive technologies	3
Wheelchair service provision content in professional rehabilitation organisations’ standards documents and contemporary initiatives: a rapid review	3
Effects of group-based virtual reality training on activities of daily living and functional outcomes in older adults: a randomised control trial	3
Bridging the gap: challenges and opportunities of assistive technology loan library systems for individuals with intellectual disabilities in the United States	3
Prioritizing educational technologies for children with intellectual disabilities under fuzzy MCDM perspective	3
Retrofit or misfit? Exploring the impact of bathroom microenvironments on older adults with functional limitations in retrofitted senior living facilities	3
Important findings of a technology-assisted in-home music-based intervention for individuals with stroke: a small feasibility study	3
The use of assisted technologies in early aggressive mobilization with an individual in a minimally conscious state: a case report	3
Examining the availability of information on welfare technologies for people living with dementia in Sweden – a scoping review	3
Literature review on assistive devices available for quadriplegic people: Indian context	3
The impact of digital empowerment training on the awareness of assistive technologies and digital competence skills among students with visual impairment	3
Perception of autonomy among people who use wheeled mobility assistive devices: dependence on environment and contextual factors	3
The use of artificial intelligence for persons with disability: a bright and promising future ahead	3
Speech-to-text intervention to support text production among students with writing difficulties: a single-case study in nordic countries	3
Exploring the challenges in manual wheelchair operation for new users	3
Enhancing well-being in later life: the interplay of mobility limitation, psychological adaptation, and assistive technology	3
Accessible exercise for wheelchair users: comparing the usability of two adapted exercise machines	2
Benefits and challenges of using assistive technology in the education and rehabilitation of Individuals with visual impairments	2
Accommodations to cognitive assessment for a child with dyskinetic cerebral palsy: case study	2
SwingBoard: introducing swipe based virtual keyboard for visually impaired and blind users	2
A review of adaptive equipment and technology for exercise and sports activities for people with disabilities	2
Understanding the possibilities and limitations of assistive technology in health and welfare services for people with intellectual disabilities, staff perspectives	2
Attitudes of support people: a key element when implementing technologies for people with intellectual and visual disabilities	2
Leaders’ experiences of successfully implementing health and welfare technology in sparsely populated Nordic areas	2
Exploring the quality of participation and strategies to support meaningful engagement in an adapted paddleboard program among individuals with disabilities	2
A mixed methods realist analysis of telehealth delivery of complex wheelchair assessment in Aotearoa New Zealand: contexts, mechanisms, and outcomes	2
Medical device regulation: requirements for occupational therapists in The Netherlands who prescribe and manufacture custom-made devices	2
Attitudes towards the use of high-tech assistive technology among students with visual impairment in Tanzanian higher education institutions	2
Can technology impact loneliness in dementia? A scoping review on the role of assistive technologies in delivering psychosocial interventions in long-term care	2
Designing and deploying a virtual social sandbox for autistic children	2
Development of BrailleBunny: a device to enhance braille learning	2
Use of eye-gaze technology feedback by assistive technology professionals: findings from a thematic analysis	2
Dialogue agents for artificial intelligence-based conversational systems for cognitively disabled: a systematic review	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
Two decades of assistive technologies to empower people with disability: a systematic mapping study	2
Autonomy, independence, and participation of nursing home habitants addressed by assistive technology: a scoping review	2
The extended impact of co-designed personalised aids for people living with chronic conditions: an exploratory study in a healthcare setting	2
Tools and devices for telerehabilitation in pediatric and adult cystic fibrosis patients: a scoping review	2
Factors associated with employment of powered wheelchair users	2
2024 Ad Hoc Reviewers	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
Multilevel barriers to using assistive technology devices among older hispanics from poor and disadvantaged communities: the relevance of a gender analysis	2
TechnoABLEISM versus TechnoENABLEISM	2
Status in using wearable devices as surveillance tools in public health research among people with disabilities: preliminary analysis of 2017 BRFSS	2
Using the lens of assistive technology to develop a technology translation readiness assessment tool (TTRAT)™ to evaluate market readiness	2
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	2
Vocal-friend: internet of social-things framework to aid verbal communication	2
Skills on wheels: initial pre-post findings from a pilot study of a pediatric wheelchair skills training program	2
The effectiveness of digital tools in physical activity interventions for individuals with severe mental illness: a scoping review	2
Handheld cueing systems: promoting career task independence for learners with disabilities	2
Eyes on communication: strategies to facilitate uptake of clinical practice guidelines for implementation of eye-gaze control technology by people with cerebral palsy. A mixed methods study	2
A study on the formative usability testing for modular powered wheelchair	2
Designing electronic graphic symbol-based AAC systems: a scoping review. Part 1: system description	2
Users’ satisfaction and experiences in using assistive devices distributed by a rehabilitation centre in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study	2
Association between individual wheelchair skills and fitness in community-dwelling manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries	2
Estimating power wheelchair battery lifespan based on real-world data	2
Use of a dynamic arm support to drive a power wheelchair: a case report	2
Building and testing of a robotic intervention framework to enhancing the social engagement of children with autism spectrum disorder	2
Enhancing happiness and well-being: AI-driven solutions for accessible, inclusive travel experiences for people with disabilities	2
Exploring the usability, user experience and usefulness of a supportive website for people with dementia and carers	2
Go Zika Go: feasibility study with modified motorized ride-on cars for the mobility of children with Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS)	2
Caeski: an assistive technology for the communication of persons with deafblindness	2
Factors influencing implementation of assistive technology services for older adults from the perspectives of Thai occupational therapists: a mixed methods study	2
Economic evaluation of wheelchairs interventions: a systematic review	2
Providing mainstream smart home technology as assistive technology for persons with disabilities: a qualitative study with professionals	2
Positive and negative experiences of caregivers helping power wheelchair users: a mixed-method study	2
Early diagnosis of the learning disabilities in kids using a computer game-based solution	2
Inaccessible Possibilities: experiences of using ICT to engage with services among young persons with disabilities	2
Exploring technology use among older adults with intellectual disabilities: barriers, opportunities, and the role of advanced technologies	2
ChatGPT and dyslexia: correspondence	2
Multidisciplinary collaboration on exoskeleton development adopting user-centered design: a systematic integrative review	2
The perspectives of older adults with mild cognitive impairment and their caregivers on the use of socially assistive robots in healthcare: exploring factors that influence attitude in a pre-implement	2
Evaluation of two power assist systems for manual wheelchairs for usability, performance and mobility: a pilot study	2
Are manual wheelchair rear wheel rolling resistance and friction (in)-dependent of load, tire pressure, and camber angle? An evaluation across different surfaces	2
“There are endless areas that they can use it for”: speech-language pathologist perspectives of technology support for aphasia self-management	2