Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology

Papers
(The median citation count of Disability and Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology is 1. 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
Accessible autonomous transportation and services: a focus group study44
Exploring the influence of a school-based wheelchair skills training program on manual wheelchair mobility in youth: an exploratory study41
Effects of the SmartDrive on mobility, activity, and shoulder pain among manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury – a prospective long-term cohort pilot study40
Electromyography-controlled gamified exercise system for the distal upper extremity: a usability assessment in subacute post-stroke patients30
Assistive technology in public policies: trends in the international debate and implications for Brazil29
Adoption and usability of a braille communication assistive device (CAD) for face-to-face and remote communication in two users with deafblindness27
Factors predicting current and future use of video-modelling in teaching students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD): a Saudi Arabian perspective27
A concept for emotion recognition systems for children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities based on artificial intelligence using physiological and motion signals24
Perceptions of using exoskeleton technology among physiotherapists and stroke survivors in Malaysia: a mixed methods study21
Low vision devices for age-related macular degeneration: a systematic review20
Physiotherapists’ perceptions and barriers to use of telerehabilitation for exercise management of people with knee osteoarthritis in Sri Lanka19
An assistive interface protocol for communication between visually and hearing-speech impaired persons in internet platform19
Internet of things (IoT)-based assistive system for patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): a case report18
Assistive technology needs, access and coverage, and related barriers and facilitators in the WHO European region: a scoping review17
Implementation of welfare technology: a state-of-the-art review of knowledge gaps and research needs17
Concerns regarding the accessibility of self-service interactive devices for people with disabilities16
Effects of 3D-printed assistive device on daily life function in patients with neurological impairment: a pilot study16
Predictors of type of powered mobility aid for patients: a retrospective study in a Singapore acute hospital16
Comparison of brain activation and functional outcomes between physical and virtual reality box and block test: a case study16
The experience of using home automation by individuals with disability16
Exploring older adult needs and preferences for technology-assisted group music-making. A qualitative analysis of data collected during the participatory user-centred design process15
Health professionals’ experiences and implications of a technology-focused service within a rehabilitation setting15
Development of a new tool: progression of paediatric powered mobility- 3PM15
Assistive technology and daily living challenges among students with disabilities at University of Gondar, Ethiopia: a qualitative study15
Assessing caregiver burden: the role of assistive devices and identification of assistive device needs15
The COOK assistive technology for cognition for older adults with cognitive deficits: a usability study14
Design of a prototype of clothing for older persons with neurocognitive diseases with behavioural troubles interfering with the management of sphincter disorders13
Assistive technology for Para-badminton athletes: the application of the matching person and technology theoretical model in occupational therapy12
Investigating proficiency using a lift-type transfer support device for effective care: comparison of skilled and unskilled nursing homes12
Effects of different training methods in tele-exercise on acute performance decrement in adults with disability and wheelchair users12
Perspectives of people with dysphagia and their supporters on the potential for 3D food printing to improve mealtime-related quality of life12
Utilising interactive technology for stroke patient education: a systematic review12
Outcomes of a child-based manual wheelchair skills peer training program: an exploratory case report12
User perceptions about resources based on the Wheelchair Skills Training Program for training indoor and community wheelchair skills in pediatrics: a descriptive qualitative study12
Initial validation and feasibility of a Standardized Navigation Of Winter Mobility & Accessibility Network (SNOWMAN) course for wheelchairs12
Wheelchair Skills Test in simulated versus community settings: a mixed-methods crossover study of experienced motorized mobility scooter users12
Impact of holding a badminton racket on spatiotemporal parameters during manual wheelchair propulsion based on forward and backward propulsion12
Architectural design and development of an upper-limb rehabilitation device: a modular synthesis approach11
Exploring core competencies for language facilitation in parent training programs in AAC11
Availability of disability specialists for students with vision or hearing impairment in the United Arab Emirates: current status and future needs11
The IndieTrainer system: a clinical trial protocol exploring use of a powered wheelchair training intervention for children with cerebral palsy11
Does bilateral hearing aid fitting improve spatial hearing ability: a systematic review and meta-analysis10
Provision status of assistive products for cognition to older adults with cognitive impairment among rehabilitation therapists10
Use of smartphones and tablets after acquired brain injury to support cognition10
Assistive technology unmet need in Indonesia: challenges and opportunities for enhancing equitable access10
The use of standing powered wheelchairs from the perspective of individuals with spinal cord injury10
3D-printed design iteration of a low-tech positive obstacle pushing/gliding wheelchair accessory10
Relationship between rolling resistance, preferred speed, and manual wheelchair propulsion mechanics in non-disabled adults10
A randomized controlled pilot study examining immediate effects of embodying a virtual reality superhero in people with chronic low back pain10
A qualitative evidence synthesis of the experiences and perspectives of communicating using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)9
“Intelligent tutoring effects on induced emotions and cognitive load of learning-disabled learners”9
Rehabilitation playthings design to promote positive emotions among people living with Alzheimer’s Disease: a conceptual synthesis9
Experiences of children with congenital Zika syndrome while using motorized mobility: a qualitative study using the photovoice method9
The impact of adapted hiking on quality of life and self-efficacy in wheelchair users: pre-post study9
Blind spot sensor systems for power wheelchairs: obstacle detection accuracy, cognitive task load, and perceived usefulness among older adults8
COOK technology to support meal preparation following a severe traumatic brain injury: a usability mixed-methods single-case study in a real-world environment8
Telehealth in speech and language therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review8
The impact of assistive living technology on perceived independence of people with a physical disability in executing daily activities: a systematic literature review8
Occupational therapists’ evaluation of the perceived usability and utility of wearable soft robotic exoskeleton gloves for hand function rehabilitation following a stroke8
Assistive technology in Korea: Findings from the 2017 National Disability Survey8
‘Community members aren’t aware that assistance animals come in all shapes and sizes, and help people with all kinds of disabilities’ – Experiences of using assistance animals within community living 8
The use of eye tracking in supporting individuals with dyslexia: a review8
Perspective analysis of assistive robots for elderly in India8
Promoting disability employment with avail® – a pilot study for feasibility and preliminary efficacy8
The acceptability and accessibility of magnetic walking aids when used in hospital: a randomised trial8
Identifying risk factors for wheelchair damage, part failure, and adverse consequences to the user8
What does the literature say about the use of personal voice assistants in older adults? A scoping review8
Digital tools to support technology-enabled budget management in people with acquired brain injury: a rapid review7
Can ChatGPT empower people with dyslexia?7
Assistive technology at work: a metasynthesis of the perspectives of people with spinal cord injury/damage7
Rehabilitation counsellor perceived importance and competence in assistive technology7
A scoping review to explore the health, social and economic outcomes of home automation for people with disability7
Correction7
Wheelchair caster power losses due to rolling resistance on sports surfaces7
Detangling experiences of agency in welfare technology use by home care recipients and their staff7
Wheelchair user’s perceived access to maintenance and repair services: a qualitative study7
Agreement of activity monitors for assessment of patients with sub-acute stroke in an inpatient rehabilitation facility7
Development of the national priority assistive product list in Malawi6
Augmentative and alternative communication with children with severe/profound intellectual and multiple disabilities: speech language pathologists’ clinical practices and reasoning6
The experiences of the elderly regarding the use of rehabilitation assistive technologies: a directed qualitative content analysis6
Towards E-textiles in augmentative and alternative communication – user scenarios developed by speech and language therapists6
Social robots in the instruction of social skills in autism: a comprehensive descriptive analysis of single-case experimental designs6
Inclusive waste separation: co-designed bins empowering visually impaired individuals6
The effectiveness of 3d printing technology course on attitudes of occupational therapy students-a controlled study6
Correction6
The development of assistive product policies in China from the perspective of the assistive product industry6
Perspectives and expectations of stroke survivors using egocentric cameras for monitoring hand function at home: a mixed methods study6
Social connectedness and the role of virtual reality: experiences and perceptions of people living with dementia and their caregivers6
SWADAPT2: benefits of a collision avoidance assistance for powered wheelchair users in driving difficulty6
Effectiveness of an occupational self-analysis intervention through a mobile application ( OcupApp ) in people with anxiety or depression: a randomised controlled trial 6
Child-centred framing through design research: a framework for analysing children’s ‘dream wheelchair’ designs to elicit meaning and elevate their voice6
Effectiveness of task-specific training using assistive devices and task-specific usual care on upper limb performance after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis6
ChatGPT for speech-impaired assistance5
A pilot evaluation of school-based LEGO® robotics therapy for autistic students5
A mixed-methods study examining perceptions of fear of falling among community-dwelling people who use wheelchairs full-time5
Using welfare technology for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Expectations, experiences, and challenges of intellectual disability nursing students during clinical placement5
Adapting a group-based, multimodal aphasia treatment for telehealth – co-design of M-MAT Tele5
Development of a clinical prediction rule for the diagnosis of cubital tunnel syndrome in Thai wheelchair users5
Comorbidities and medical complexities of mobility device users: a retrospective study5
Perceptions and experiences of first mobility aid provision for young children with cerebral palsy in the United States: a mixed-methods study5
TransKinect: a computer vision and machine learning clinical decision support system for automatic independent wheelchair transfer technique assessment5
Implementation of an assistive technology for meal preparation within a supported residence for adults with acquired brain injury: a mixed-methods single case study5
Studying mechanical load at body-seat interface during dynamic activities such as wheelchair propulsion: a scoping review5
A scoping review on the use of speech-to-text technology for adolescents with learning difficulties in secondary education5
French-Canadian translation, cultural adaptation, and preliminary evaluation of the wheelchair service provision – basic test validity among occupational therapy students5
Benefits and challenges of mobility and medical alert service dogs for caregivers of service dog recipients5
Promoting multistep requesting through systematic instruction and facilitated iPad-based intervention with children with intellectual disability5
Age related increase in impairment across the life course: the use of Zomba curves to estimate assistive technology needs in Malawi5
How does moderate upper limb activity modify sitting forces for able-bodied persons and wheelchair users?5
Feasibility of customized 3D-printed assistive technology within an existing multidisciplinary amyotrophic lateral sclerosis clinic4
Predicting adoption of the assistive technology open platform: extended unified theory of acceptance and use of technology4
Searching for app evaluation tools to make decisions for students with extensive support needs: a systematic literature review4
Barriers and facilitators to exoskeleton use in persons with spinal cord injury: a systematic review4
Usability of mechanical assistive technologies for performing activities involving the upper extremities in individuals with impairments: a systematic review4
Mobility devices for children with physical disabilities: use, satisfaction and impact on participation4
Evaluation of a motorised patient transfer device based on perceived workload, technology acceptance, and emotional states4
Effects of track-based stair climbing robot on muscle activity, usability, and psychological anxiety: a preliminary study4
Dementia-related needs through the lens of social robotics: a scoping review protocol4
Assistive technology services for adults with disabilities in state-federal vocational rehabilitation programs4
COVID-19 and challenges of assistive technology use in Iran4
VIP SpaceNav – smart buildings for people with visual impairments4
Practices and views of wheelchair service providers regarding wheelchair-skills training for clients and their caregivers: a global online survey4
Barriers and facilitators of assistive technology service delivery process (AT-SDP) in South Korea4
Dyslexic students’ experiences in using assistive technology to support written language skills: a five-year follow-up4
Association between wearable device usage and engagement of strength activity among people with and without disabilities4
Cognitive status is associated with performance of manual wheelchair skills in hospitalized older adults4
Qualitative experiences of new motorised mobility scooter users relevant to their scooter skills: a secondary analysis4
Evaluating the delivery of physical activity for people with developmental disabilities using an online knowledge translation approach: part 2 – content quality4
Perspectives of inpatient rehabilitation clinicians on the state of manual wheelchair training: a qualitative analysis4
Learning program enhances rehabilitation professionals’ perceived ease of using 3d printing: a pilot randomized controlled trial4
Introducing a self-managed early communication resource for parents – A mixed methods feasibility study of the Swedish “ComAlong online”4
Application of visual feedback and AR-enhanced wheelchair skill training4
Video analysis of safety and reproducibility issues with the timed up-and-go test applied to patients with Parkinson’s disease4
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 functions4
Canadian manufacturer and technician perspectives on the design and use of augmentative and alternative communication technology4
Correction4
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 background4
A systematic review of reminder and guidance systems for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias patients: context, barriers and facilitators4
Co-design of a therapeutic virtual reality tool to increase awareness and self-management of cognitive fatigue after traumatic brain injury4
Mapping gaps and exploring impairment and disability prevalence in South Asian (SAARC) countries: a scoping review4
Reimagining robotic walkers for real-world outdoor play environments with insights from legged robots: a scoping review3
Characterizing the attitudes, proficiency, and usage patterns for daily technology among older adults with a cognitive impairment3
Effects of a powered mobility summer camp as perceived by school staff: a qualitative study3
The use of artificial intelligence for persons with disability: a bright and promising future ahead3
Prioritizing educational technologies for children with intellectual disabilities under fuzzy MCDM perspective3
Lifestyle and health changes in wheelchair users with a chronic disability after 12 weeks of using the WHEELS mHealth application3
Evidence to inform seat height and seat angle configuration for bilateral foot propulsion3
The differences in demographics, fear of falling, transfer quality and participation enfranchisement between manual and power wheelchair users with multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury3
Effects of group-based virtual reality training on activities of daily living and functional outcomes in older adults: a randomised control trial3
The use of assisted technologies in early aggressive mobilization with an individual in a minimally conscious state: a case report3
Efficacy of telerehabilitation for spine pain during the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown: a retrospective propensity score-matched analysis3
Exploring high-technology augmentative and alternative communication interfaces: the effect of age and technology experience3
Smart speakers are an acceptable and feasible speech practice tool for children with speech difficulties3
Wheelchair service provision content in professional rehabilitation organisations’ standards documents and contemporary initiatives: a rapid review3
Comparing technology with built-in decision-making on vocational skills for students with ASD and/or IDD3
Exploring engagement in telepractice early intervention for young children with developmental disability and their families: a qualitative systematic review3
Attitudes towards a sensor-feedback technology in gait rehabilitation of patients after stroke3
Route planning methods in indoor navigation tools for vision impaired persons: a systematic review3
The impact of exergames on the functional balance of a teenager with cerebral palsy – a case report3
Development of a low-resource wearable continuous gesture-to-speech conversion system3
Perception of autonomy among people who use wheeled mobility assistive devices: dependence on environment and contextual factors3
Collaborative co-design and evaluation of an immersive virtual reality application prototype for communication rehabilitation (DISCOVR prototype)3
An IT-based self-checking system of spreadsheet exercises for learners with visual impairments3
Availability of assistive technologies (ATs) to children with disabilities in Bulawayo central district (BCD) in Zimbabwe3
Exploring environmental factors affecting assistive technology strategies in mathematics learning for students with physical disabilities3
Duet playing in dementia care: a new therapeutic music technology3
Speech-to-text intervention to support text production among students with writing difficulties: a single-case study in nordic countries3
Go Zika Go: feasibility study with modified motorized ride-on cars for the mobility of children with Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS)3
Enhancing well-being in later life: the interplay of mobility limitation, psychological adaptation, and assistive technology3
Retrofit or misfit? Exploring the impact of bathroom microenvironments on older adults with functional limitations in retrofitted senior living facilities3
Bridging the gap: challenges and opportunities of assistive technology loan library systems for individuals with intellectual disabilities in the United States3
War in Ukraine: public health, rehabilitation and assistive technologies3
Effectiveness of custom seating and mobility services for individuals with disabilities in Guatemala3
Personalisation of a virtual gaming system for children with motor impairments: performance and usability3
Assistive technology services: user experiences from the Faroe Islands, a small-scale society3
Users’ adaptations to the proportional speed control of a motorised walker3
Examining the availability of information on welfare technologies for people living with dementia in Sweden – a scoping review2
Economic evaluation of wheelchairs interventions: a systematic review2
Positive and negative experiences of caregivers helping power wheelchair users: a mixed-method study2
Development of BrailleBunny: a device to enhance braille learning2
Can technology impact loneliness in dementia? A scoping review on the role of assistive technologies in delivering psychosocial interventions in long-term care2
Vocal-friend: internet of social-things framework to aid verbal communication2
Dialogue agents for artificial intelligence-based conversational systems for cognitively disabled: a systematic review2
Inaccessible Possibilities: experiences of using ICT to engage with services among young persons with disabilities2
The freedom to run: developing an autonomous robot matching the needs of visually impaired citizens to technology opportunities2
Exploring rehabilitation providers’ perspectives of assistive technology access after the implementation of a paediatric AT provision program in rural South India2
Providing mainstream smart home technology as assistive technology for persons with disabilities: a qualitative study with professionals2
The clinical effects of brain–computer interface with robot on upper-limb function for post-stroke rehabilitation: a meta-analysis and systematic review2
Assistive products to support daily time management of older persons with dementia in India: experiences and views of informal caregivers and occupational therapists2
Skills on wheels: initial pre-post findings from a pilot study of a pediatric wheelchair skills training program2
Users’ satisfaction and experiences in using assistive devices distributed by a rehabilitation centre in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study2
Using the lens of assistive technology to develop a technology translation readiness assessment tool (TTRAT)™ to evaluate market readiness2
The perspectives of older adults with mild cognitive impairment and their caregivers on the use of socially assistive robots in healthcare: exploring factors that influence attitude in a pre-implement2
Exploring the quality of participation and strategies to support meaningful engagement in an adapted paddleboard program among individuals with disabilities2
Literature review on assistive devices available for quadriplegic people: Indian context2
Early diagnosis of the learning disabilities in kids using a computer game-based solution2
The beneficial effect of transparent surgical masks on the communication of adults with hearing loss within clinical settings2
Multidisciplinary collaboration on exoskeleton development adopting user-centered design: a systematic integrative review2
Conceptual mapping proposed to comprehend the effect of wheelchair mobility on social participation and quality of life: a systematic review*2
Two decades of assistive technologies to empower people with disability: a systematic mapping study2
ChatGPT and dyslexia: correspondence2
Exploring the challenges in manual wheelchair operation for new users2
TechnoABLEISM versus TechnoENABLEISM2
SwingBoard: introducing swipe based virtual keyboard for visually impaired and blind users2
2024 Ad Hoc Reviewers2
Leaders’ experiences of successfully implementing health and welfare technology in sparsely populated Nordic areas2
Designing and deploying a virtual social sandbox for autistic children2
Smart home automation technology to support caring of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia: an early intervention framework2
Exploring the usability, user experience and usefulness of a supportive website for people with dementia and carers2
Tools and devices for telerehabilitation in pediatric and adult cystic fibrosis patients: a scoping review2
Attitudes towards the use of high-tech assistive technology among students with visual impairment in Tanzanian higher education institutions2
Families’ experiences and perspectives on the early use of powered mobility in children with spinal muscular atrophy type I in the natural context2
The extended impact of co-designed personalised aids for people living with chronic conditions: an exploratory study in a healthcare setting2
Comparing autonomous vehicle acceptance of German residents with and without visual impairments2
Building and testing of a robotic intervention framework to enhancing the social engagement of children with autism spectrum disorder2
Mathlete: an adaptive assistive technology tool for children with dyscalculia2
Attitudes of support people: a key element when implementing technologies for people with intellectual and visual disabilities2
Stakeholder’s perspective on brain–computer interfaces for children and young adults with cerebral palsy2
Estimating power wheelchair battery lifespan based on real-world data2
Status in using wearable devices as surveillance tools in public health research among people with disabilities: preliminary analysis of 2017 BRFSS2
Accessible exercise for wheelchair users: comparing the usability of two adapted exercise machines2
Enhancing happiness and well-being: AI-driven solutions for accessible, inclusive travel experiences for people with disabilities2
Medical device regulation: requirements for occupational therapists in The Netherlands who prescribe and manufacture custom-made devices2
Factors influencing implementation of assistive technology services for older adults from the perspectives of Thai occupational therapists: a mixed methods study2
A study on the formative usability testing for modular powered wheelchair2
Understanding the possibilities and limitations of assistive technology in health and welfare services for people with intellectual disabilities, staff perspectives2
Exploring technology use among older adults with intellectual disabilities: barriers, opportunities, and the role of advanced technologies2
Important findings of a technology-assisted in-home music-based intervention for individuals with stroke: a small feasibility study2
Handheld cueing systems: promoting career task independence for learners with disabilities2
Eyes on communication: strategies to facilitate uptake of clinical practice guidelines for implementation of eye-gaze control technology by people with cerebral palsy. A mixed methods study2
Accommodations to cognitive assessment for a child with dyskinetic cerebral palsy: case study2
Multilevel barriers to using assistive technology devices among older hispanics from poor and disadvantaged communities: the relevance of a gender analysis2
Factors associated with employment of powered wheelchair users2
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 Romania2
Caeski: an assistive technology for the communication of persons with deafblindness2
Mapping the development process of transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation devices for neurorehabilitation, the associated barriers and facilitators, and its applicability to acquired dysa1
Efficacy assessment of virtual reality therapy for neuromotor rehabilitation in home environment: a systematic review1
The use of speech recognition technology by people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a scoping review1
Factors influencing adoption and sustained use of rehabilitation technologies: a scoping review and qualitative analysis1
Development of a therblig-based evaluation methodology for accessible product: a case study of spinal-cord impaired users1
Empowering post-stroke older adults through wheelchair development: a conceptual synthesis for stigma reduction and well-being enhancement1
Investigation of stakeholder perceptions of the wheelchair service delivery process1
Lived experience of using assistive technology for sandy beach based leisure for Australian people with mobility limitations1
Investigating environmental factors and paralympic sports: an analytical study1
The BLV App Arcade: a new curated repository and evaluation rubric for mobile applications supporting blindness and low vision1
Factors influencing communication partners of persons with severe/profound intellectual disability use of augmentative and alternative communication: an integrative review1
One World Project's Wheelchair Skills Training Camp in Morocco - effects of a community peer-based programme1
Validity of a wrist-worn consumer-grade wearable for estimating energy expenditure, sedentary behaviour, and physical activity in manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury1
Regimes of normativization: reconsiderations of assistive technologies with Vonnegut’s “Harrison Bergeron”1
From checklist to app for attuned and stimulating care for persons with intellectual disabilities: evaluation of a co-creative strategy1
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