OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Assistive Technology is 5. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
The association of the localized pain sensitivity in the residual limb and prosthesis use in male veterans with transtibial amputation	80
Better together: Promoting interdisciplinary research in assistive technology	34
Using the center of gravity to help blind people measure water levels in bottles	31
Wheelchair dependence in patients with dementia: Focus on kinematic gait analysis using simple wearable accelerometers and gyroscopes	25
Designing and developing an accessible web-based assistive technology for students with visual impairment	21
Collective making: Co-designing 3D printed assistive technologies with occupational therapists, designers, and end-users	21
User opinions about connected pressure detection systems to prevent wheelchair-related pressure injuries: An exploratory cross-sectional survey	21
My assistive technology outcomes framework: Rights-based outcome tools for consumers to ‘measure what matters’	20
2023 RESNA conference: move to the BeAT of innovation	18
Methodological and reporting quality of qualitative evidence in the field of lower limb orthoses: a systematic review	18
Refinement of Health App Review Tool (HART) through stakeholder interviews: HART 2.0	17
Appropriate assistive technology for all: Celebrating progress and acknowledging the gaps	16
Factors impacting community living outcomes among former long-term nursing home residents using the interdependence-Human Activity Assistive Technology (i-HAAT) model	16
Non-invasive muscle-machine interface open source project: wearable hand myoelectrical orthosis (MES-FES)	16
Assistive technology use in the workplace by people with blindness and low vision: Perceived skill level, satisfaction, and challenges	15
Ultralight wheelchair part failures are associated with sensor-monitored road shocks: A pilot study	14
Reduction of multiple-caregiver assistance through the long-term use of a transfer support robot in a nursing facility	14
Correction	14
Evaluating the efficacy of UNav: A computer vision-based navigation aid for persons with blindness or low vision	12
Smart ankle bracelet-laser device to improve gait and detect freezing of gait in Parkinsonism patients: a case series	11
Evaluating Camera Mouse as a computer access system for augmentative and alternative communication in cerebral palsy: A case study	11
Emerging technologies and their potential for generating new assistive technologies	11
Face validity of standardized assessments for wheeled mobility & seating evaluations	11
Healthcare professionals’ perspectives on development of assistive technology using the comprehensive assistive technology model	11
The Arabic psychosocial impact of assistive devices scale: Development, translation, and evaluation	11

Directional vibro-tactile hazard warnings for drivers with vision impairments	10
Intelligent assistive technology devices for persons with dementia: A scoping review	10
Wearables for persons with blindness and low vision: form factor matters	10
Power wheelchair users with ALS: Impact of an alerting system on complications with prolonged sitting and power feature utilization	10
Applying market shaping approaches to increase access to assistive technology in low- and middle-income countries	9
Historical technology transfer activities and productivity of NIDLRR grantees	9
Changing the status quo: Evaluating service delivery models to enhance assistive technology provision	8
Promoting healthy aging using new digital solutions in Italy: A scoping review	8
Effect of crutch and walking-boot use on whole-body angular momentum during gait	8
Effects of 3D-printed ankle-foot orthoses on gait: a systematic review	8
Multi-activity 3D printed assistive technology in children: A case study	8
Adapting and validating the Satisfaction with Assistive Technology Services (SATS) scale for the Korean context	8
International Society of Wheelchair Professionals’ Basic Manual Wheelchair Service Provision Knowledge Test Version 2: Assessment of preliminary psychometric evidence	8
Innovative solutions to support individuals with disabilities accessing public transportation: A case study	8
WHO wheelchair provision guidelines set an aspirational standard for assistive technology service delivery	8
Language matters! The long-standing debate between identity-first language and person first language	8
Reliability and validity testing of the ASSIST functional performance index	7
Developing accessible speech technology with users with dysarthric speech	7
Multicultural considerations in augmentative and alternative communication	7
A retrospective chart review of the patient population accessing augmentative & alternative communication at an urban assistive technology center	7
Relationship between degree of disability, usefulness of assistive devices, and daily use duration: an investigation in children with congenital upper limb deficiencies who use upper limb prostheses	7
Toward a better understanding of barriers to wayfinding technology use for people with disabilities	7
Evaluating bottoming-out of bariatric sized wheelchair cushions	7
RESNA position paper on the capacity-building role of assistive technology specialists in PreK-12 educational settings	7
Pediatric powered mobility training: powered wheelchair versus simulator-based practice	6
Collaborative consensus on assistive technology impacts and outcomes: The GAATO Grand Challenges	6
Assessing the usefulness of an mHealth strategy to support implementation of multi-faceted adaptive feeding interventions by community-based rehabilitation workers	6
Suitability of quality of life outcome measures for children with severe cerebral palsy receiving postural care interventions: A scoping review	6
Safety analysis of adapted battery-powered ride-on toy car for children with disabilities using a modified test dummy with varying joint stiffness	6
Fall detection from a manual wheelchair: preliminary findings based on accelerometers using machine learning techniques	6
Financing options for the provision of assistive products	5
Assistive technology for students with intellectual disability: examining special education teachers ‘ perceptions in Saudi Arabia	5
Evaluation of a smart home platform for adults with Down syndrome	5