Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology

Article	Citations
Commercial wrist-worn wearable devices for older adults: a scoping review	70
An assistive interface protocol for communication between visually and hearing-speech impaired persons in internet platform	60
The impact of social media on adolescent conformity: mechanisms, individual moderators, and implications for AI-Empowered assistive technologies	46
Exploring the influence of a school-based wheelchair skills training program on manual wheelchair mobility in youth: an exploratory study	43
Assistive technology in public policies: trends in the international debate and implications for Brazil	42
Physiotherapists’ perceptions and barriers to use of telerehabilitation for exercise management of people with knee osteoarthritis in Sri Lanka	39
An AI-integrated spatial auxiliary decision-support model for historic and cultural blocks based on the spatial triad	32
How does social media shape the duration of formal care for disabled elderly? Moderating effects based on digital competence and psychological expectancy	28
A potential thorn in equity’s side: dependence on generative AI may spur a new crisis of intellectualism	28
Accessible autonomous transportation and services: a focus group study	25
Factors predicting current and future use of video-modelling in teaching students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD): a Saudi Arabian perspective	25
Adoption and usability of a braille communication assistive device (CAD) for face-to-face and remote communication in two users with deafblindness	24
Internet of things (IoT)-based assistive system for patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): a case report	23
Beyond access: rethinking assistive technology for ındividuals with visual ımpairments in Türkiye	21
Configuration analysis of mobile phone addiction among college students: findings from fsQCA method	21
The impact of EC+ as a multimodal support in intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder: a technological alternative	20
Implementation of welfare technology: a state-of-the-art review of knowledge gaps and research needs	19
Bridging the gap: from standards to reality in wheelchair headrest-backrest design: a case study	19
A concept for emotion recognition systems for children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities based on artificial intelligence using physiological and motion signals	18
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	18
Perceptions of using exoskeleton technology among physiotherapists and stroke survivors in Malaysia: a mixed methods study	18
Assistive technology needs, access and coverage, and related barriers and facilitators in the WHO European region: a scoping review	18
Concerns regarding the accessibility of self-service interactive devices for people with disabilities	17
Development of a new tool: progression of paediatric powered mobility- 3PM	17
Assistive technology and daily living challenges among students with disabilities at University of Gondar, Ethiopia: a qualitative study	16

Assessing caregiver burden: the role of assistive devices and identification of assistive device needs	16
Comparison of brain activation and functional outcomes between physical and virtual reality box and block test: a case study	16
Assistive technology for Para-badminton athletes: the application of the matching person and technology theoretical model in occupational therapy	16
Health professionals’ experiences and implications of a technology-focused service within a rehabilitation setting	16
Initial validation and feasibility of a Standardized Navigation Of Winter Mobility & Accessibility Network (SNOWMAN) course for wheelchairs	15
Predictors of type of powered mobility aid for patients: a retrospective study in a Singapore acute hospital	15
The COOK assistive technology for cognition for older adults with cognitive deficits: a usability study	14
Effects of 3D-printed assistive device on daily life function in patients with neurological impairment: a pilot study	14
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	14
Design of a prototype of clothing for older persons with neurocognitive diseases with behavioural troubles interfering with the management of sphincter disorders	14
Perspectives of people with dysphagia and their supporters on the potential for 3D food printing to improve mealtime-related quality of life	13
Letter to the Editor: Analysis of satisfaction with assistive device adaptation among people with disabilities in Shanghai, China: a cross-sectional study	13
The experience of using home automation by individuals with disability	13
Investigating the usability of mobile technology for driving rehabilitation post-stroke: a mixed-methods analysis	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
Between intimacy and surveillance: elderly users’ adaptation and privacy negotiation in human-robot interaction	12
Investigating proficiency using a lift-type transfer support device for effective care: comparison of skilled and unskilled nursing homes	12
Correction	12
Wheelchair Skills Test in simulated versus community settings: a mixed-methods crossover study of experienced motorized mobility scooter users	12
Impact of holding a badminton racket on spatiotemporal parameters during manual wheelchair propulsion based on forward and backward propulsion	11
Assessing cybersickness in a Virtual Reality intervention among older adults living in nursing homes: a feasibility study	11
Exploring augmentative and alternative communication in intensive care units: nurses’ experiences, knowledge, and training preferences in Cyprus	11
Addressing key socio-cultural factors in home modifications for spinal cord injury rehabilitation: economic, cultural, and psychological insights	11
Implementation process evaluation of an interdisciplinary assistive technology program for infants–toddlers with complex neurodevelopmental disabilities in the Pacific Northwest	11
The use of standing powered wheelchairs from the perspective of individuals with spinal cord injury	11
Utilising interactive technology for stroke patient education: a systematic review	11
Effects of different training methods in tele-exercise on acute performance decrement in adults with disability and wheelchair users	11
Perspective analysis of assistive robots for elderly in India	11
The use of eye tracking in supporting individuals with dyslexia: a review	10
Architectural design and development of an upper-limb rehabilitation device: a modular synthesis approach	10
What does the literature say about the use of personal voice assistants in older adults? A scoping review	10
Provision status of assistive products for cognition to older adults with cognitive impairment among rehabilitation therapists	10
“Intelligent tutoring effects on induced emotions and cognitive load of learning-disabled learners”	10
Assistive technology unmet need in Indonesia: challenges and opportunities for enhancing equitable access	10
Availability of disability specialists for students with vision or hearing impairment in the United Arab Emirates: current status and future needs	10
A qualitative evidence synthesis of the experiences and perspectives of communicating using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)	10
Rehabilitation playthings design to promote positive emotions among people living with Alzheimer’s Disease: a conceptual synthesis	10
Examining occupational therapists’ perspective on assistive technology: a qualitative study	10
Telehealth in speech and language therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review	10
Manual wheelchair-skills courses (“bootcamps”) for wheelchair service providers: an observational study on learners’ satisfaction and perceived effectiveness	10
The impact of adapted hiking on quality of life and self-efficacy in wheelchair users: pre-post study	10
3D-printed design iteration of a low-tech positive obstacle pushing/gliding wheelchair accessory	9
Advanced Mist Bath Wheelchair with integrated automatic body drying and sanitization system for enhanced patient care	9
Relationship between rolling resistance, preferred speed, and manual wheelchair propulsion mechanics in non-disabled adults	9
Techno-organisational network and reliable implementation of GPS technology for people with dementia and their caregivers in the community	9
A randomized controlled pilot study examining immediate effects of embodying a virtual reality superhero in people with chronic low back pain	9
Does bilateral hearing aid fitting improve spatial hearing ability: a systematic review and meta-analysis	9
The IndieTrainer system: a clinical trial protocol exploring use of a powered wheelchair training intervention for children with cerebral palsy	8
“ After I stayed there, I got more relaxed ”: views and experiences of employees with disabilities using virtual reality guided meditation in their place	8
Identifying risk factors for wheelchair damage, part failure, and adverse consequences to the user	8

The acceptability and accessibility of magnetic walking aids when used in hospital: a randomised trial	8
Experiences of children with congenital Zika syndrome while using motorized mobility: a qualitative study using the photovoice method	8
Use of smartphones and tablets after acquired brain injury to support cognition	8
Impacts of the Jaco robotic arm on user satisfaction with performance in everyday activities	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
Exploring core competencies for language facilitation in parent training programs in AAC	8
Assistive technology in Korea: Findings from the 2017 National Disability Survey	7
Wheelchair caster power losses due to rolling resistance on sports surfaces	7
Understanding the Australian disability support sector’s workforce to predict the acceptance of virtual reality hardware	7
Detangling experiences of agency in welfare technology use by home care recipients and their staff	7
Correction	7
Assistive technology at work: a metasynthesis of the perspectives of people with spinal cord injury/damage	7
Effect of virtual reality on participation in children with developmental coordination disorder: randomized controlled trial	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
AI-Enhanced assistive interventions for adolescent cyberbullying: a gender-sensitive moderated mediation approach	7
Towards E-textiles in augmentative and alternative communication – user scenarios developed by speech and language therapists	7
A scoping review to explore the health, social and economic outcomes of home automation for people with disability	7
Evaluating technology services: perspectives of parents and teachers of individuals with disabilities through an importance-performance analysis	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
Promoting disability employment with avail® – a pilot study for feasibility and preliminary efficacy	7
Exploring the impact of wheelchair casters characteristics on rolling resistance across various surfaces	7
IoT-powered wearable assist device for visually impaired	7
Development of the national priority assistive product list in Malawi	7
Analysis of satisfaction with assistive device adaptation among people with disabilities in Shanghai, China: a cross-sectional study	6
Social robots in the instruction of social skills in autism: a comprehensive descriptive analysis of single-case experimental designs	6
Social connectedness and the role of virtual reality: experiences and perceptions of people living with dementia and their caregivers	6
Agreement of activity monitors for assessment of patients with sub-acute stroke in an inpatient rehabilitation facility	6
Inclusive waste separation: co-designed bins empowering visually impaired individuals	6
Correction	6
How does moderate upper limb activity modify sitting forces for able-bodied persons and wheelchair users?	6
A questionnaire-based exploration on therapists’ perception on technology-assisted rehabilitation	6
Wheelchair user’s perceived access to maintenance and repair services: a qualitative study	6
Augmentative and alternative communication with children with severe/profound intellectual and multiple disabilities: speech language pathologists’ clinical practices and reasoning	6
AI-driven neural implants for vision and hearing: a qualitative study of user perspectives	6
Planning for the retirement or death of an assistance dog: perspectives of staff from assistance animal organisations	6
Challenges and opportunities in direct-to-consumer hearing healthcare service delivery: a scoping review	6
Intelligent sports rehabilitation: integrating deep learning and real-time monitoring to achieve personalized rehabilitation	6
Effectiveness of an occupational self-analysis intervention through a mobile application ( OcupApp ) in people with anxiety or depression: a randomised controlled trial	6
Implementation of a tablet-based care prevention programme—information and communication technology-integrated occupational therapy for older adults with cognitive decline	6
Studying mechanical load at body-seat interface during dynamic activities such as wheelchair propulsion: a scoping review	6
A mixed-methods study examining perceptions of fear of falling among community-dwelling people who use wheelchairs full-time	6
Child-centred framing through design research: a framework for analysing children’s ‘dream wheelchair’ designs to elicit meaning and elevate their voice	6
The development of assistive product policies in China from the perspective of the assistive product industry	6
Evaluating the role of social support systems in enhancing the well-being of elderly individuals with disabilities	6
SWADAPT2: benefits of a collision avoidance assistance for powered wheelchair users in driving difficulty	6
The experiences of the elderly regarding the use of rehabilitation assistive technologies: a directed qualitative content analysis	6
Perspectives and expectations of stroke survivors using egocentric cameras for monitoring hand function at home: a mixed methods study	6
Parental perceptions and gender as predictors of changes in children’s understanding of how to use a power wheelchair	6
TransKinect: a computer vision and machine learning clinical decision support system for automatic independent wheelchair transfer technique assessment	6
Socio-cultural considerations of home modifications from the perspective of people with spinal cord injury in Iran	6
Evaluation of home modifications for individuals with mobility impairments using virtual reality and wearable sensors	5
Co-design and evaluation of an information and communication technology-based solution to support mild stroke – an experience-based co-design study	5
French-Canadian translation, cultural adaptation, and preliminary evaluation of the wheelchair service provision – basic test validity among occupational therapy students	5
A scoping review on the use of speech-to-text technology for adolescents with learning difficulties in secondary education	5
ChatGPT for speech-impaired assistance	5
Developing National Priority Assistive Products Lists: experiences and lessons from six Sub-Saharan African countries	5
Promoting multistep requesting through systematic instruction and facilitated iPad-based intervention with children with intellectual disability	5
A pilot evaluation of school-based LEGO® robotics therapy for autistic students	5
VIP SpaceNav – smart buildings for people with visual impairments	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
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
Exploring effective ICT use for communication support in students with severe physical disabilities: a descriptive qualitative study	5
Development of a clinical prediction rule for the diagnosis of cubital tunnel syndrome in Thai wheelchair users	5
Application of visual feedback and AR-enhanced wheelchair skill training	5
The perception of haptic graphs by individuals with visual impairments through an electrostatic touchscreen	5
A pilot study on mapping wheelability in urban environment	5
Introducing a self-managed early communication resource for parents – A mixed methods feasibility study of the Swedish “ComAlong online”	5
Learning program enhances rehabilitation professionals’ perceived ease of using 3d printing: a pilot randomized controlled trial	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
The effectiveness of 3d printing technology course on attitudes of occupational therapy students-a controlled study	5
The relationship between subjective health status and user satisfaction among low-income disabled adults: the mediating role of perceived values of smart home technology	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
Exploring high-technology augmentative and alternative communication interfaces: the effect of age and technology experience	4
Efficacy of telerehabilitation for spine pain during the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown: a retrospective propensity score-matched analysis	4
Smart speakers are an acceptable and feasible speech practice tool for children with speech difficulties	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

Exploring environmental factors affecting assistive technology strategies in mathematics learning for students with physical disabilities	4
Utilization and impact of assistive device use on mental health among children with disabilities in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study	4
Dyslexic students’ experiences in using assistive technology to support written language skills: a five-year follow-up	4
Effects of track-based stair climbing robot on muscle activity, usability, and psychological anxiety: a preliminary study	4
Canadian manufacturer and technician perspectives on the design and use of augmentative and alternative communication technology	4
Perceptions and experiences of first mobility aid provision for young children with cerebral palsy in the United States: a mixed-methods study	4
Assistive technology services for adults with disabilities in state-federal vocational rehabilitation programs	4
Predicting adoption of the assistive technology open platform: extended unified theory of acceptance and use of technology	4
Levels and correlates of physical activity among wheelchair users: a cross-sectional study	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
Availability of assistive technologies (ATs) to children with disabilities in Bulawayo central district (BCD) in Zimbabwe	4
Barriers and facilitators to exoskeleton use in persons with spinal cord injury: a systematic review	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
A nationwide survey on 3D printer utilization among occupational therapists in Japan	4
Unveiling the mechanisms influencing service efficiency in Chinese hospital portal sites: evidence from DEA and fsQCA analysis	4
Assistive technology services: user experiences from the Faroe Islands, a small-scale society	4
Qualitative experiences of new motorised mobility scooter users relevant to their scooter skills: a secondary analysis	4
Correction	4
Co-design of a therapeutic virtual reality tool to increase awareness and self-management of cognitive fatigue after traumatic brain injury	4
A systematic review of reminder and guidance systems for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias patients: context, barriers and facilitators	4
Evaluation of a motorised patient transfer device based on perceived workload, technology acceptance, and emotional states	4
Cognitive status is associated with performance of manual wheelchair skills in hospitalized older adults	4
User experience and cybersickness in neuromuscular patients using recreational immersive virtual reality	4
The first hearing aid: are there differences in the expectations of patients treated in the public and private healthcare systems?	4
Effect of toilet seat height and inclination on sit-to-stand motion for subjects with limited trunk mobility	4
Development and validation of an ageing-oriented smart products design framework based on technology acceptance model (TAM)	4
Evaluating the delivery of physical activity for people with developmental disabilities using an online knowledge translation approach: part 2 – content quality	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
Association between wearable device usage and engagement of strength activity among people with and without disabilities	4
Barriers and facilitators of assistive technology service delivery process (AT-SDP) in South Korea	4
Re-imagining sensory substitution through gestural control: Point-To-Tell 2	4
Searching for app evaluation tools to make decisions for students with extensive support needs: a systematic literature review	4
COVID-19 and challenges of assistive technology use in Iran	4
War in Ukraine: public health, rehabilitation and assistive technologies	3
A mixed methods realist analysis of telehealth delivery of complex wheelchair assessment in Aotearoa New Zealand: contexts, mechanisms, and outcomes	3
Retrofit or misfit? Exploring the impact of bathroom microenvironments on older adults with functional limitations in retrofitted senior living facilities	3
Smart home automation technology to support caring of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia: an early intervention framework	3
Go Zika Go: feasibility study with modified motorized ride-on cars for the mobility of children with Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS)	3
The use of artificial intelligence for persons with disability: a bright and promising future ahead	3
Exploring engagement in telepractice early intervention for young children with developmental disability and their families: a qualitative systematic review	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
Development of a low-resource wearable continuous gesture-to-speech conversion system	3
Medical device regulation: requirements for occupational therapists in The Netherlands who prescribe and manufacture custom-made devices	3
Stakeholder’s perspective on brain–computer interfaces for children and young adults with cerebral palsy	3
The beneficial effect of transparent surgical masks on the communication of adults with hearing loss within clinical settings	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
Vocal-friend: internet of social-things framework to aid verbal communication	3
Speech-to-text intervention to support text production among students with writing difficulties: a single-case study in nordic countries	3
Conceptual mapping proposed to comprehend the effect of wheelchair mobility on social participation and quality of life: a systematic review*	3
Important findings of a technology-assisted in-home music-based intervention for individuals with stroke: a small feasibility study	3
Enhancing well-being in later life: the interplay of mobility limitation, psychological adaptation, and assistive technology	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
Evidence to inform seat height and seat angle configuration for bilateral foot propulsion	3
Prioritizing educational technologies for children with intellectual disabilities under fuzzy MCDM perspective	3
Collaborative co-design and evaluation of an immersive virtual reality application prototype for communication rehabilitation (DISCOVR prototype)	3
Technology and instructions to help people with blindness and intellectual disability manage indoor travel: a case series study	3
Effects of group-based virtual reality training on activities of daily living and functional outcomes in older adults: a randomised control trial	3
Wheelchair service provision content in professional rehabilitation organisations’ standards documents and contemporary initiatives: a rapid review	3
Factors influencing implementation of assistive technology services for older adults from the perspectives of Thai occupational therapists: a mixed methods study	3
Examining the availability of information on welfare technologies for people living with dementia in Sweden – a scoping review	3
Lifestyle and health changes in wheelchair users with a chronic disability after 12 weeks of using the WHEELS mHealth application	3
Assistive products to support daily time management of older persons with dementia in India: experiences and views of informal caregivers and occupational therapists	3
Bridging the gap: challenges and opportunities of assistive technology loan library systems for individuals with intellectual disabilities in the United States	3
Positive and negative experiences of caregivers helping power wheelchair users: a mixed-method study	3
Mathlete: an adaptive assistive technology tool for children with dyscalculia	3
Characteristics and psychosocial impact of assistive technology use among adults with tetraplegia	3
Inaccessible Possibilities: experiences of using ICT to engage with services among young persons with disabilities	3
An IT-based self-checking system of spreadsheet exercises for learners with visual impairments	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
Duet playing in dementia care: a new therapeutic music technology	3
Wheelchair priorities of brain injury survivors and their caregivers: a cohort study	3
The effectiveness of digital tools in physical activity interventions for individuals with severe mental illness: a scoping review	3
Multilevel barriers to using assistive technology devices among older hispanics from poor and disadvantaged communities: the relevance of a gender analysis	3
Status in using wearable devices as surveillance tools in public health research among people with disabilities: preliminary analysis of 2017 BRFSS	3
Exploring technology use among older adults with intellectual disabilities: barriers, opportunities, and the role of advanced technologies	2
Use of a dynamic arm support to drive a power wheelchair: a case report	2
Designing electronic graphic symbol-based AAC systems: a scoping review. Part 1: system description	2
Use of eye-gaze technology feedback by assistive technology professionals: findings from a thematic analysis	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
The impact of age stigma on recommendations of technology for older adults in rehabilitation settings: a secondary analysis of qualitative data	2
Reducing pressure with the goal of improving outcomes: a retrospective chart review of cushion evaluations and recommendations at one seating clinic	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
Hands-free interaction system using eye tracking for people with physical disabilities	2
The relationship between job competence, demographic characteristics and professional misconduct among medical staff in the AI era	2
Navigating the course: assessing wheelchair mobility performance of rigid and folding manual wheelchair frames in able-bodied participants	2
Assistive technologies for people with advanced disease and in palliative care: a scoping review	2
Sitting pressure during wheelchair propulsion and handcycling: effects of backrest angle, movement intensity and cushion type	2
Perspectives and barriers of healthcare professionals in providing assistive products for cognitive function to older adults with cognitive impairment living at home in Japan: a qualitative interview	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
An exploration of the use of artificial intelligence to supplement activity performance in acquired brain injury: a single case experimental design	2