Bedside computer access for an individual with severe and multiple disabilities: a case study

Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology
Stefanie BlainTom Chau

Abstract

This case study documents the process of designing a custom-tailored bedside computer access solution for a 20-year old individual with quadriplegia and reports the effects of computer access on her participation in life activities. We adopted a person-focused approach to match the individual to an access solution. Two months after the access solution's introduction, we measured its impact using a 2-dimensional Fitt's Law test and questionnaire from the ISO 9241-9 standards document, typing tests, a usage log and a semi-structured interview. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure was also administered pre- and post- access, focusing on the client's perceived ability to use the computer. After 2 months, the individual was spending an average of 8.4 h per day on the computer, engaging in electronic communication, recreational, and educational activities. She learned single-switch typing with a throughput of 1.03 bits/s and targeting accuracy of 87.5%. The questionnaire revealed that the client was thoroughly satisfied with the interface. These results were interpreted as positive gains in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health domains of communication and social interaction. By addressing in...Continue Reading

References

Apr 1, 1990·Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Revue Canadienne D'ergothérapie·M LawN Pollock
Dec 9, 1992·Assistive Technology : the Official Journal of RESNA·B Phillips, H Zhao
Dec 28, 1999·IEEE Transactions on Rehabilitation Engineering : a Publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society·R C Simpson, H H Koester
Jan 29, 2003·The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association·Lori Letts
May 15, 2003·Disability and Rehabilitation·Bethlyn Vergo HoulihanSteven Williams
Nov 3, 2004·Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation·Gale WhiteneckMartin B Forchheimer
Nov 3, 2004·Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation·Mari-Lynn DrainoniCheryl Weiner
Feb 19, 2005·BMJ : British Medical Journal·Eimear Smith, Mark Delargy
Jul 16, 2005·Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology·G TurpinLl Pinnington
Jun 16, 2007·The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association·David W K Man, Mei-Sheung Louisa Wong
Sep 12, 2007·Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Revue Canadienne D'ergothérapie·Cathy LysackStewart Neufeld
Jul 18, 2008·IEEE Transactions on Bio-medical Engineering·Tyler SimpsonArthur Prochazka
Aug 5, 2008·Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation·Naomi GoodmanSteve Williams
Jan 24, 2009·Assistive Technology : the Official Journal of RESNA·Kelly TaiTom Chau

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Feb 11, 2011·Assistive Technology : the Official Journal of RESNA·Brian LeungTom Chau
May 25, 2010·Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation·Natasha Alves, Tom Chau
Jun 24, 2010·Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology·Negar MemarianTom Chau
Jan 4, 2013·Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation·Tom ChauMilos R Popovic
Jul 15, 2015·Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology·Guillaume ThomannRichard Palluel-Germain
May 8, 2014·Assistive Technology : the Official Journal of RESNA·Thais PousadaAlejandro Pazos
May 14, 2014·Journal of Child Neurology·Andrew MyrdenTom Chau
Aug 29, 2017·Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology·Heidi Horstmann Koester, Sajay Arthanat
Sep 4, 2020·Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology·Samantha NoyekNora Fayed
May 29, 2018·Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology·Amanda FleuryTom Chau
Apr 4, 2017·Assistive Technology : the Official Journal of RESNA·Heidi Horstmann Koester, Sajay Arthanat
Jun 29, 2021·Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology·Mohd Rizwan Jafar, D S Nagesh

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing
M WatakabeY Itoh
Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology : Official Journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology
P ParkerBernard Hudgins
IEEE Transactions on Bio-medical Engineering
Kevin Englehart, Bernard Hudgins
© 2021 Meta ULC. All rights reserved