Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology

Article	Citations
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	58
The impact of EC+ as a multimodal support in intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder: a technological alternative	49
An assistive interface protocol for communication between visually and hearing-speech impaired persons in internet platform	40
Implementation of welfare technology: a state-of-the-art review of knowledge gaps and research needs	38
A concept for emotion recognition systems for children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities based on artificial intelligence using physiological and motion signals	33
Internet of things (IoT)-based assistive system for patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): a case report	33
Factors predicting current and future use of video-modelling in teaching students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD): a Saudi Arabian perspective	31
Accessible autonomous transportation and services: a focus group study	27
Perceptions of using exoskeleton technology among physiotherapists and stroke survivors in Malaysia: a mixed methods study	25
A potential thorn in equity’s side: dependence on generative AI may spur a new crisis of intellectualism	24
Bridging the gap: from standards to reality in wheelchair headrest-backrest design: a case study	24
Commercial wrist-worn wearable devices for older adults: a scoping review	21
Assistive technology in public policies: trends in the international debate and implications for Brazil	21
Physiotherapists’ perceptions and barriers to use of telerehabilitation for exercise management of people with knee osteoarthritis in Sri Lanka	21
Assistive technology needs, access and coverage, and related barriers and facilitators in the WHO European region: a scoping review	20
Configuration analysis of mobile phone addiction among college students: findings from fsQCA method	19
Adoption and usability of a braille communication assistive device (CAD) for face-to-face and remote communication in two users with deafblindness	19
Exploring the influence of a school-based wheelchair skills training program on manual wheelchair mobility in youth: an exploratory study	19
Effects of 3D-printed assistive device on daily life function in patients with neurological impairment: a pilot study	18
An AI-integrated spatial auxiliary decision-support model for historic and cultural blocks based on the spatial triad	18
Assistive technology for Para-badminton athletes: the application of the matching person and technology theoretical model in occupational therapy	18
Investigating proficiency using a lift-type transfer support device for effective care: comparison of skilled and unskilled nursing homes	17
Comparison of brain activation and functional outcomes between physical and virtual reality box and block test: a case study	17
Predictors of type of powered mobility aid for patients: a retrospective study in a Singapore acute hospital	16
Concerns regarding the accessibility of self-service interactive devices for people with disabilities	16

The COOK assistive technology for cognition for older adults with cognitive deficits: a usability study	16
Design of a prototype of clothing for older persons with neurocognitive diseases with behavioural troubles interfering with the management of sphincter disorders	16
Assessing caregiver burden: the role of assistive devices and identification of assistive device needs	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	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
Health professionals’ experiences and implications of a technology-focused service within a rehabilitation setting	14
The experience of using home automation by individuals with disability	14
Assistive technology and daily living challenges among students with disabilities at University of Gondar, Ethiopia: a qualitative study	13
Investigating the usability of mobile technology for driving rehabilitation post-stroke: a mixed-methods analysis	12
Impact of holding a badminton racket on spatiotemporal parameters during manual wheelchair propulsion based on forward and backward propulsion	12
User perceptions about resources based on the Wheelchair Skills Training Program for training indoor and community wheelchair skills in pediatrics: a descriptive qualitative study	12
Utilising interactive technology for stroke patient education: a systematic review	12
Wheelchair Skills Test in simulated versus community settings: a mixed-methods crossover study of experienced motorized mobility scooter 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	11
Implementation process evaluation of an interdisciplinary assistive technology program for infants–toddlers with complex neurodevelopmental disabilities in the Pacific Northwest	11
Effects of different training methods in tele-exercise on acute performance decrement in adults with disability and wheelchair users	11
Correction	10
Does bilateral hearing aid fitting improve spatial hearing ability: a systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Relationship between rolling resistance, preferred speed, and manual wheelchair propulsion mechanics in non-disabled adults	10
The IndieTrainer system: a clinical trial protocol exploring use of a powered wheelchair training intervention for children with cerebral palsy	10
Assistive technology unmet need in Indonesia: challenges and opportunities for enhancing equitable access	10
The use of eye tracking in supporting individuals with dyslexia: a review	10
Use of smartphones and tablets after acquired brain injury to support cognition	10
The use of standing powered wheelchairs from the perspective of individuals with spinal cord injury	10
Perspective analysis of assistive robots for elderly in India	10
Exploring core competencies for language facilitation in parent training programs in AAC	9
3D-printed design iteration of a low-tech positive obstacle pushing/gliding wheelchair accessory	9
A qualitative evidence synthesis of the experiences and perspectives of communicating using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)	9
Availability of disability specialists for students with vision or hearing impairment in the United Arab Emirates: current status and future needs	9
Identifying risk factors for wheelchair damage, part failure, and adverse consequences to the user	9
Impacts of the Jaco robotic arm on user satisfaction with performance in everyday activities	9
Architectural design and development of an upper-limb rehabilitation device: a modular synthesis approach	9
Telehealth in speech and language therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review	9
Provision status of assistive products for cognition to older adults with cognitive impairment among rehabilitation therapists	9
What does the literature say about the use of personal voice assistants in older adults? A scoping review	9
The impact of adapted hiking on quality of life and self-efficacy in wheelchair users: pre-post study	9
Experiences of children with congenital Zika syndrome while using motorized mobility: a qualitative study using the photovoice method	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	8
The acceptability and accessibility of magnetic walking aids when used in hospital: a randomised trial	8
Evaluating technology services: perspectives of parents and teachers of individuals with disabilities through an importance-performance analysis	8
A scoping review to explore the health, social and economic outcomes of home automation for people with disability	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
“Intelligent tutoring effects on induced emotions and cognitive load of learning-disabled learners”	8
Rehabilitation counsellor perceived importance and competence in assistive technology	8
Rehabilitation playthings design to promote positive emotions among people living with Alzheimer’s Disease: a conceptual synthesis	8
A randomized controlled pilot study examining immediate effects of embodying a virtual reality superhero in people with chronic low back pain	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
Can ChatGPT empower people with dyslexia?	8
Assistive technology in Korea: Findings from the 2017 National Disability Survey	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
Effect of virtual reality on participation in children with developmental coordination disorder: randomized controlled trial	7
Digital tools to support technology-enabled budget management in people with acquired brain injury: a rapid review	7
Blind spot sensor systems for power wheelchairs: obstacle detection accuracy, cognitive task load, and perceived usefulness among older adults	7
Exploring the impact of wheelchair casters characteristics on rolling resistance across various surfaces	7
Augmentative and alternative communication with children with severe/profound intellectual and multiple disabilities: speech language pathologists’ clinical practices and reasoning	6
SWADAPT2: benefits of a collision avoidance assistance for powered wheelchair users in driving difficulty	6
Implementation of a tablet-based care prevention programme—information and communication technology-integrated occupational therapy for older adults with cognitive decline	6
Perspectives and expectations of stroke survivors using egocentric cameras for monitoring hand function at home: a mixed methods study	6
Towards E-textiles in augmentative and alternative communication – user scenarios developed by speech and language therapists	6
Wheelchair caster power losses due to rolling resistance on sports surfaces	6
Inclusive waste separation: co-designed bins empowering visually impaired individuals	6
Correction	6
The development of assistive product policies in China from the perspective of the assistive product industry	6
Challenges and opportunities in direct-to-consumer hearing healthcare service delivery: a scoping review	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
Understanding the Australian disability support sector’s workforce to predict the acceptance of virtual reality hardware	6
Correction	6
Social connectedness and the role of virtual reality: experiences and perceptions of people living with dementia and their caregivers	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
Parental perceptions and gender as predictors of changes in children’s understanding of how to use a power wheelchair	6
Development of the national priority assistive product list in Malawi	6
Effectiveness of an occupational self-analysis intervention through a mobile application ( OcupApp ) in people with anxiety or depression: a randomised controlled trial	6
Social robots in the instruction of social skills in autism: a comprehensive descriptive analysis of single-case experimental designs	6
Wheelchair user’s perceived access to maintenance and repair services: a qualitative study	6
Assistive technology at work: a metasynthesis of the perspectives of people with spinal cord injury/damage	6
Learning program enhances rehabilitation professionals’ perceived ease of using 3d printing: a pilot randomized controlled trial	5
Comorbidities and medical complexities of mobility device users: a retrospective study	5
A questionnaire-based exploration on therapists’ perception on technology-assisted rehabilitation	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
Studying mechanical load at body-seat interface during dynamic activities such as wheelchair propulsion: a scoping review	5
Socio-cultural considerations of home modifications from the perspective of people with spinal cord injury in Iran	5
ChatGPT for speech-impaired assistance	5
The perception of haptic graphs by individuals with visual impairments through an electrostatic touchscreen	5
Predicting adoption of the assistive technology open platform: extended unified theory of acceptance and use of technology	5
Application of visual feedback and AR-enhanced wheelchair skill training	5
Mapping gaps and exploring impairment and disability prevalence in South Asian (SAARC) countries: a scoping review	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
Promoting multistep requesting through systematic instruction and facilitated iPad-based intervention with children with intellectual disability	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
Age related increase in impairment across the life course: the use of Zomba curves to estimate assistive technology needs in Malawi	5
Teachers’ technology acceptance of language skills applications use for children with autism spectrum disorders	5
A systematic review of reminder and guidance systems for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias patients: context, barriers and facilitators	5
Co-design and evaluation of an information and communication technology-based solution to support mild stroke – an experience-based co-design study	5
A pilot evaluation of school-based LEGO® robotics therapy for autistic students	5
French-Canadian translation, cultural adaptation, and preliminary evaluation of the wheelchair service provision – basic test validity among occupational therapy students	5
Exploring effective ICT use for communication support in students with severe physical disabilities: a descriptive qualitative study	5
The effectiveness of 3d printing technology course on attitudes of occupational therapy students-a controlled study	5
Using welfare technology for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Expectations, experiences, and challenges of intellectual disability nursing students during clinical placement	5
Adapting a group-based, multimodal aphasia treatment for telehealth – co-design of M-MAT Tele	5
How does moderate upper limb activity modify sitting forces for able-bodied persons and wheelchair users?	5
Introducing a self-managed early communication resource for parents – A mixed methods feasibility study of the Swedish “ComAlong online”	5
A pilot study on mapping wheelability in urban environment	5
Perceptions and experiences of first mobility aid provision for young children with cerebral palsy in the United States: a mixed-methods study	5
The first hearing aid: are there differences in the expectations of patients treated in the public and private healthcare systems?	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
COVID-19 and challenges of assistive technology use in Iran	4
Availability of assistive technologies (ATs) to children with disabilities in Bulawayo central district (BCD) in Zimbabwe	4
Co-design of a therapeutic virtual reality tool to increase awareness and self-management of cognitive fatigue after traumatic brain injury	4
Evaluating the delivery of physical activity for people with developmental disabilities using an online knowledge translation approach: part 2 – content quality	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
Assistive technology services for adults with disabilities in state-federal vocational rehabilitation programs	4
Utilization and impact of assistive device use on mental health among children with disabilities in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study	4
Exploring high-technology augmentative and alternative communication interfaces: the effect of age and technology experience	4
Levels and correlates of physical activity among wheelchair users: a cross-sectional study	4
Assistive technology services: user experiences from the Faroe Islands, a small-scale society	4
Exploring environmental factors affecting assistive technology strategies in mathematics learning for students with physical disabilities	4
Evaluation of a motorised patient transfer device based on perceived workload, technology acceptance, and emotional states	4
A nationwide survey on 3D printer utilization among occupational therapists in Japan	4
Cognitive status is associated with performance of manual wheelchair skills in hospitalized older adults	4
Canadian manufacturer and technician perspectives on the design and use of augmentative and alternative communication technology	4

Correction	4
Perspectives of inpatient rehabilitation clinicians on the state of manual wheelchair training: a qualitative analysis	4
VIP SpaceNav – smart buildings for people with visual impairments	4
Dementia-related needs through the lens of social robotics: a scoping review protocol	4
Characterizing the attitudes, proficiency, and usage patterns for daily technology among older adults with a cognitive impairment	4
Users’ adaptations to the proportional speed control of a motorised walker	4
Usability of mechanical assistive technologies for performing activities involving the upper extremities in individuals with impairments: a systematic review	4
Barriers and facilitators of assistive technology service delivery process (AT-SDP) in South Korea	4
Barriers and facilitators to exoskeleton use in persons with spinal cord injury: a systematic review	4
Smart speakers are an acceptable and feasible speech practice tool for children with speech difficulties	4
Searching for app evaluation tools to make decisions for students with extensive support needs: a systematic literature review	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
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
Dyslexic students’ experiences in using assistive technology to support written language skills: a five-year follow-up	4
Technology and instructions to help people with blindness and intellectual disability manage indoor travel: a case series study	4
Efficacy of telerehabilitation for spine pain during the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown: a retrospective propensity score-matched analysis	4
An IT-based self-checking system of spreadsheet exercises for learners with visual impairments	3
Collaborative co-design and evaluation of an immersive virtual reality application prototype for communication rehabilitation (DISCOVR prototype)	3
Examining the availability of information on welfare technologies for people living with dementia in Sweden – a scoping review	3
Evidence to inform seat height and seat angle configuration for bilateral foot propulsion	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
The beneficial effect of transparent surgical masks on the communication of adults with hearing loss within clinical settings	3
The use of artificial intelligence for persons with disability: a bright and promising future ahead	3
The impact of digital empowerment training on the awareness of assistive technologies and digital competence skills among students with visual impairment	3
The use of assisted technologies in early aggressive mobilization with an individual in a minimally conscious state: a case report	3
Stakeholder’s perspective on brain–computer interfaces for children and young adults with cerebral palsy	3
Perception of autonomy among people who use wheeled mobility assistive devices: dependence on environment and contextual factors	3
The impact of exergames on the functional balance of a teenager with cerebral palsy – a case report	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
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
Inaccessible Possibilities: experiences of using ICT to engage with services among young persons with disabilities	3
Mathlete: an adaptive assistive technology tool for children with dyscalculia	3
Bridging the gap: challenges and opportunities of assistive technology loan library systems for individuals with intellectual disabilities in the United States	3
Speech-to-text intervention to support text production among students with writing difficulties: a single-case study in nordic countries	3
Prioritizing educational technologies for children with intellectual disabilities under fuzzy MCDM perspective	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
Effectiveness of custom seating and mobility services for individuals with disabilities in Guatemala	3
Comparing technology with built-in decision-making on vocational skills for students with ASD and/or IDD	3
Characteristics and psychosocial impact of assistive technology use among adults with tetraplegia	3
Lifestyle and health changes in wheelchair users with a chronic disability after 12 weeks of using the WHEELS mHealth application	3
Wheelchair priorities of brain injury survivors and their caregivers: a cohort study	3
Go Zika Go: feasibility study with modified motorized ride-on cars for the mobility of children with Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS)	3
Development of a low-resource wearable continuous gesture-to-speech conversion system	3
Important findings of a technology-assisted in-home music-based intervention for individuals with stroke: a small feasibility study	3
Retrofit or misfit? Exploring the impact of bathroom microenvironments on older adults with functional limitations in retrofitted senior living facilities	3
Effects of group-based virtual reality training on activities of daily living and functional outcomes in older adults: a randomised control trial	3
Duet playing in dementia care: a new therapeutic music technology	3
Enhancing well-being in later life: the interplay of mobility limitation, psychological adaptation, and assistive technology	3
Exploring engagement in telepractice early intervention for young children with developmental disability and their families: a qualitative systematic review	3
Handheld cueing systems: promoting career task independence for learners with disabilities	2
Skills on wheels: initial pre-post findings from a pilot study of a pediatric wheelchair skills training program	2
Two decades of assistive technologies to empower people with disability: a systematic mapping study	2
Medical device regulation: requirements for occupational therapists in The Netherlands who prescribe and manufacture custom-made devices	2
Assistive devices for ALS patients: exploring wishes and values through focus groups	2
Vocal-friend: internet of social-things framework to aid verbal communication	2
Exploring the usability, user experience and usefulness of a supportive website for people with dementia and carers	2
Multilevel barriers to using assistive technology devices among older hispanics from poor and disadvantaged communities: the relevance of a gender analysis	2
Factors associated with employment of powered wheelchair users	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
Building and testing of a robotic intervention framework to enhancing the social engagement of children with autism spectrum disorder	2
Dialogue agents for artificial intelligence-based conversational systems for cognitively disabled: a systematic review	2
Evaluation of two power assist systems for manual wheelchairs for usability, performance and mobility: a pilot study	2
Association between individual wheelchair skills and fitness in community-dwelling manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries	2
Early diagnosis of the learning disabilities in kids using a computer game-based solution	2
Attitudes towards the use of high-tech assistive technology among students with visual impairment in Tanzanian higher education institutions	2
Caeski: an assistive technology for the communication of persons with deafblindness	2
Exploring rehabilitation providers’ perspectives of assistive technology access after the implementation of a paediatric AT provision program in rural South India	2
Comparing autonomous vehicle acceptance of German residents with and without visual impairments	2
TechnoABLEISM versus TechnoENABLEISM	2
Providing mainstream smart home technology as assistive technology for persons with disabilities: a qualitative study with professionals	2
The extended impact of co-designed personalised aids for people living with chronic conditions: an exploratory study in a healthcare setting	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
Voice assistant for individuals in the acute phase of high tetraplegia	2
Tools and devices for telerehabilitation in pediatric and adult cystic fibrosis patients: a scoping review	2
Outcome measures applied to robotic assistive technology for people with cerebral palsy: a pilot study	2
Voice assistants’ influence on loneliness in older adults: a systematic review	2
Autonomy, independence, and participation of nursing home habitants addressed by assistive technology: a scoping review	2
Using the lens of assistive technology to develop a technology translation readiness assessment tool (TTRAT)™ to evaluate market readiness	2
Economic evaluation of wheelchairs interventions: a systematic review	2
Accommodations to cognitive assessment for a child with dyskinetic cerebral palsy: case study	2
Exploring the quality of participation and strategies to support meaningful engagement in an adapted paddleboard program among individuals with disabilities	2
Smart home automation technology to support caring of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia: an early intervention framework	2
Designing and deploying a virtual social sandbox for autistic children	2
Factors influencing implementation of assistive technology services for older adults from the perspectives of Thai occupational therapists: a mixed methods study	2
Exploring technology use among older adults with intellectual disabilities: barriers, opportunities, and the role of advanced technologies	2
ChatGPT and dyslexia: correspondence	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
Reliability of propulsion technique and physiological parameters during wheelchair ergometer tests and its use in assessing the effects of different hand rim types	2
Sitting pressure during wheelchair propulsion and handcycling: effects of backrest angle, movement intensity and cushion type	2
Use of eye-gaze technology feedback by assistive technology professionals: findings from a thematic analysis	2
Use of a dynamic arm support to drive a power wheelchair: a case report	2