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Sarsak HI. Patient Satisfaction with Occupational Therapy Services for Wheeled Mobility and Seating Devices. Occup Ther Health Care 2024; 38:890-903. [PMID: 36107489 DOI: 10.1080/07380577.2022.2121992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Satisfaction of 81 patients was evaluated before and after receiving occupational therapy services. There was a statistically significant difference between patients' scores before and after receiving occupational therapy services (p < .05). Over 85% indicated a high satisfaction in relation to quality and health outcomes attributed to occupational therapy services, 44% reported barriers related to limited availability, accessibility, and knowledge of occupational therapy services, and 35% made suggestions for improvements. Patient-therapist communication and easy access to occupational therapy services can enhance occupational therapy knowledge, lead to positive patient experience and quality health outcomes, and higher patient satisfaction.
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Dickson NC, Gohil AR, Unsworth CA. Powered mobility device use in residential aged care: a retrospective audit of incidents and injuries. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:363. [PMID: 37301972 PMCID: PMC10257823 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04073-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Powered wheelchairs and motorised mobility scooters, collectively called powered mobility devices (PMD), are highly valued by older Australians, including those living in residential care, to facilitate personal and community mobility. The number of PMDs in residential aged care is expected to grow proportionally with that of the wider community, however, there is very little literature on supporting residents to use PMDs safely. Prior to developing such supports, it is important to understand the frequency and nature of any incidents experienced by residents whilst using a PMD. The aim of this study was to determine the number and characteristics of PMD use related incidents occurring in a group of residential aged care facilities in a single year in one state in Australia including incident type, severity, assessment, or training received and outcomes on follow-up for PMD users living in residential aged care. METHODS Analysis of secondary data, including documentation of PMD incidents and injuries for one aged care provider group over 12 months retrospectively. Follow-up data were gathered 9-12 months post incident to review and record the outcome for each PMD user. RESULTS No fatalities were recorded as a direct result of PMD use and 55 incidents, including collisions, tips, and falls, were attributed to 30 residents. Examination of demographics and incident characteristics found that 67% of residents who had incurred incidents were male, 67% were over 80 years of age, 97% had multiple diagnoses and 53% had not received training to use a PMD. Results from this study were extrapolated to project that 4,453 PMD use related incidents occur every year within Australian residential aged care facilities, with the potential for outcomes such as extended recovery, fatality, litigation, or loss of income. CONCLUSION This is the first time that detailed incident data on PMD use in residential aged care has been reviewed in an Australian context. Illuminating both the benefits and the potential risks of PMD use emphasizes the need to develop and improve support structures to promote safe PMD use in residential aged care.
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- Natalie C Dickson
- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University, Gippsland Campus, PO Box 3191, Churchill, VIC, 3841, Australia
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University, Gippsland Campus, PO Box 3191, Churchill, VIC, 3841, Australia
- College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University, Gippsland Campus, PO Box 3191, Churchill, VIC, 3841, Australia.
- College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia.
- Department of Neurosciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia.
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden.
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Gowran RJ, Clifford A, Gallagher A, McKee J, O'Regan B, McKay EA. Wheelchair and seating assistive technology provision: a gateway to freedom. Disabil Rehabil 2020; 44:370-381. [PMID: 32510246 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1768303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Aim: The meaning of wheelchair and seating assistive technology and the impact inappropriate provision has on people's lives from a service user's perspective within an Irish context is highlighted. There is a dearth in evidence examining the process of wheelchair and seating provision and the interconnectedness between satisfaction, performance and participation from an equality and human rights perspective. The purpose if the study is to investigate wheelchair service users' perspectives of wheelchair and seating provision in Ireland.Method: This is a mixed-methods study with an exploratory sequential design that includes two phases. During phase one, wheelchair service users were invited to take part in qualitative in-depth semi-structured interviews, which were thematically analysed and formed part of a larger ethnographic study involving multiple stakeholders in sustainable wheelchair and seating provision strategy development. In phase two, an online Survey Monkey questionnaire was distributed to obtain a wider overview of wheelchair service provision from a wheelchair service users perspective. Data obtained from the closed questions and content analysis for open comments was analysed descriptively for this phase.Results: Eight wheelchair service users agreed to participate in the interviews and 273 responded to the online survey. Thematic analysis and questionnaire frequency and content analysis revealed the vital meaning of wheelchair and seating assistive technology provision. However, bottlenecks within the system affect daily living, with qualitative data highlighting the obstruction to experiences of independent living from initial appointment to wheelchair breakdowns during daily life.Conclusion: Appropriate wheelchair and seating assistive technology provision is a basic human right, supported by the essential and embodied nature of the wheelchair as demonstrated through the wheelchair service users' perspective throughout this study. These findings highlight the impact of ad-hoc services on individual freedoms and how the overall pace of the system affects a person's ability to organise their time as an equal member of the community across the lifespan. A national review of wheelchair and seating assistive technology provision services is called for, giving consideration to access to services, assessment and delivery, follow up and management, education and training.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONWheelchair and seating assistive technology provision as a basic human right is misunderstood.Appropriate wheelchair and seating assistive technology provision should be provided to meet this primary need as a pre-requisite for survival.Every aspect of the wheelchair and seating provision process impacts on occupational performance, equality of opportunity and community mobility. Wheelchair and seating assistive technology professionals and providers have a responsibility to review their practice and service provision systems.
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- Rosemary J Gowran
- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, Health Research Institute, Health Implementation Science and Technology, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.,School of Health and Sports Science, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore, Australia.,Assisting Living and Learning (ALL), Institute Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, Health Research Institute, Ageing Research Centre, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Centre for Environmental Research, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Shin Y, Cha WC, Yoon H, Hwang SY, Shin TG, Sim MS, Jo IJ, Kim T. Epidemiology and Outcome of Powered Mobility Device-Related Injuries in Korea. J Korean Med Sci 2020; 35:e60. [PMID: 32141250 PMCID: PMC7061147 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2020.35.e60] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study described and analysed the features of powered mobility device (PMD)-related injuries and compared elderly and younger adult injuries. METHODS Data from Korea Emergency Department-based Injury In-depth Surveillance (EDIIS) database involving eight emergency departments in 2011-2016 were analysed. The inclusion criteria were injuries sustained during the use of PMDs. The variables were compared between adults aged ≥ 65 years and younger adults. Primary and secondary outcomes were severe trauma and poor clinical course accordingly. The logistic regression analysis was used to identify risk factors for study outcomes. RESULTS A total of 231 adults were enrolled, of whom 150 were ≥ 65 years of age. The total number of PMD-related injuries and the proportion of elderly injured patients increased annually, and most injuries occurred on the roadway and did not involve crash opponents. By multivariate analysis, patients aged ≥ 65 years had a higher injury severity score (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 2.78; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.50-5.40) and had a higher incidence of intensive care unit admissions, surgery, and death (AOR, 2.42; 95% CI, 1.16-5.28). CONCLUSION Given the higher number and severity of injuries sustained among elderly adults ≥ 65 years of age shown in this study, we recommend that safety educations, such as the use of protective equipment and the safe driving on the roadway, are considered for PMD users ≥ 65 years of age.
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- Yongho Shin
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Cambetis S, Richmond J, Chew A. Motorized Mobility Scooter Use and Knowledge of the Rules And Etiquette: A Survey. PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN GERIATRICS 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/02703181.2019.1699634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Sophie Cambetis
- School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Australia
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- School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Australia
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- School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Australia
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Psychosocial Impact of Powered Wheelchair, Users’ Satisfaction and Their Relation to Social Participation. TECHNOLOGIES 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/technologies7040073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Several studies showed positive effects of assistive technologies on psychosocial impact and participation of adults with mobility impairments. The purpose of this study was to assess the psychosocial and participation impact of powered wheelchairs. Participants were thirty persons with disabilities who use powered wheelchairs with diverse medical conditions. The Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology, the Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices Scale and the Activities and Participation Profile Related to Mobility were used, in addition to demographic, clinical and wheelchair related questions. The participants were satisfied with both the assistive technology and related services, with the lowest satisfaction scores belonging to those who had been using their wheelchairs for a longer period of time. We noticed significant restrictions in participation mostly among persons with longer wheelchair utilization. The most satisfied were the ones with better performance in terms of social participation. Psychosocial scores showed a positive impact with higher adaptability among persons who transitioned from a manual compared to those who already had a powered wheelchair. There was a positive psychosocial impact and therefore an increase in quality of life of its users.
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Bertolaccini GDS, Carvalho Filho IFPD, Christofoletti G, Paschoarelli LC, Medola FO. The influence of axle position and the use of accessories on the activity of upper limb muscles during manual wheelchair propulsion. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS 2017; 24:311-315. [PMID: 28278008 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2017.1294369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Graduate Programme in Design, UNESP – University Estadual Paulista, Brazil
- Department of Design, UNESP – University Estadual Paulista, Brazil
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- Graduate Programme in Design, UNESP – University Estadual Paulista, Brazil
- Department of Design, UNESP – University Estadual Paulista, Brazil
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Sund T, Brandt Å, Anttila H, Iwarsson S. Psychometric properties of the NOMO 1.0 tested among adult powered-mobility users. The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 2016; 84:34-46. [DOI: 10.1177/0008417416652909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background. The Nordic Mobility Related Outcome Evaluation of Assistive Device Intervention (NOMO 1.0) instrument evaluates the effectiveness of mobility devices in assessing mobility-related participation, captured by three scales (Need for Assistance, Frequency, and Ease/Difficulty) and one index (Participation Repertoire). Purpose. This study aimed to investigate a range of psychometric properties of the NOMO 1.0 in a sample of adult powered mobility device (PMD) users. Method. Data collected from PMD users ( N = 248) in Denmark, Finland, and Norway as part of a larger study were analyzed using state-of-the-art statistical methods. Findings. The acceptability and applicability of the NOMO 1.0 items were generally within recommended values. Some floor/ceiling effects were found and the reliability was acceptable for only the Frequency scale. The factor analysis identified one component for the Need for Assistance scale and six components of the Frequency scale. Implications. The NOMO 1.0 should be used for research purposes and not for clinical practice. Better reliability should be established for the Need for Assistance and Ease/Difficulty scales prior to further psychometric testing to establish the validity of the NOMO 1.0.
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Sund T, Iwarsson S, Anttila H, Helle T, Brandt A. Test-retest reliability and agreement of the Satisfaction with the Assistive Technology Services (SATS) instrument in two Nordic countries. Physiother Theory Pract 2014; 30:367-74. [PMID: 24410414 DOI: 10.3109/09593985.2013.876478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate test-retest reliability, agreement, internal consistency, and floor- and ceiling effects of the Danish and Finnish versions of the Satisfaction with the Assistive Technology Services (SATS) instrument among adult users of powered wheelchairs (PWCs) or powered scooters (scooters). METHOD Test-retest design, two telephone interviews 7-18 days apart of 40 informants, with mean age of 67.5 (SD 13.09) years in the Danish; and 54 informants with mean age of 55.6 (SD 12.09) years in the Finnish sample. RESULTS The intra-class correlation coefficient varied between 0.57 and 0.93 for items in the Danish and between 0.41 and 0.93 in the Finnish sample. The percentage agreement varied between 54.2 and 79.5 for items in the Danish and between 69.2 and 81.1 in the Finnish sample, while the Cronbach's alpha values varied between 0.87 and 0.96 in the two samples. A ceiling effect was found in all items of both samples. CONCLUSIONS This study indicates that the SATS may be reliably administered for telephone interviews among adult PWC and scooter users, and give information about aspects of the service delivery process for quality development improvement purposes. Further psychometric testing of the SATS is required.
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- Terje Sund
- Department of Assistive Technology, The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Service , Oslo , Norway
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Sund T, Iwarsson S, Andersen MC, Brandt Å. Documentation of and satisfaction with the service delivery process of electric powered scooters among adult users in different national contexts. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2012; 8:151-60. [DOI: 10.3109/17483107.2012.699584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Jarl GM, Heinemann AW, Norling Hermansson LM. Validity evidence for a modified version of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Users’ Survey. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2012; 7:469-78. [DOI: 10.3109/17483107.2012.667196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND In an aging society, it is increasingly important to understand how assistive devices can be used by older people to maintain quality of life despite chronic disabilities. Assistive technology is a mainstay of physical therapist practice, but the potential for device use to affect psychosocial well-being is not yet understood at the population level. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to develop a parsimonious indicator that can be used in population-based surveys to represent the effect of assistive technologies on quality of life for older people, separate from personal assistance. DESIGN This study was a cross-sectional survey. METHODS /b> The methods used in this study were psychometric scale development and structural equation modeling. RESULTS The results indicated that a parsimonious, valid, and reliable scale reflecting quality of life related to assistive device use can be created from 3 questions designed to measure improvements in safety, control, and participation due to technology. The findings also suggested that assistive technology may more effectively improve quality of life for people with greater levels of functional limitations. LIMITATIONS The data were derived from a cross-sectional survey conducted by telephone. The use of personal assistance, on average, was low; thus, the applicability to a population with more profound care needs has yet to be confirmed. CONCLUSIONS Determining the broader impact of assistive technology on quality of life with population-level measures may provide insight into how best to leverage technologies to prevent dependence in aging adults.
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Frank AO, De Souza LH, Frank JL, Neophytou C. The pain experiences of powered wheelchair users. Disabil Rehabil 2011; 34:770-8. [DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2011.619620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Brandt A, Samuelsson K, Töytäri O, Salminen AL. Activity and participation, quality of life and user satisfaction outcomes of environmental control systems and smart home technology: a systematic review. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2010; 6:189-206. [PMID: 21110728 DOI: 10.3109/17483107.2010.532286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine activity and participation, quality of life, and user satisfaction outcomes of environmental control systems (ECSs) and smart home technology (SHT) interventions for persons with impairments. METHOD A systematic review. Seventeen databases, three conference proceedings, and two journals were searched without language or study design restrictions covering the period January 1993 - June 2009. Reviewers selected studies, extracted data, and assessed the methodological quality independently. RESULT Of 1739 studies identified, five effect studies and six descriptive studies were included. One study was on SHT and the remainder on ECS; functionalities were overlapping. The studies varied in most aspects, and no synthesis could be drawn. However, ECS/SHT tended to increase study participants' independence, instrumental activities of daily living, socialising, and quality of life. Two studies showed high user satisfaction. The level of evidence was regarded as low, mainly due to small study sizes, lacking confounder control, and a majority of descriptive studies. CONCLUSION Due to few and small studies and study diversity, it was not possible to determine whether ECS/SHT have positive outcomes for persons with impairment, even though the technologies seem to be promising. High quality outcomes studies such as randomised controlled trials, when feasible, and large longitudinal multi-centre studies are required.
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- Ase Brandt
- The Danish Centre for Assistive Technology, Århus, Denmark.
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