Function-oriented Assistive Technology Indexing System Development and Promotion

January 23, 2018 updated by: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Development of a Function-oriented Assistive Technology Indexing System and Its Promotion in the Disabled Population

Appropriate assistive devices are important factors for the activity participation of the disabled. These devices should be prescribed by the specialists based on their functional needs. However, most individuals in need of assistive devices locate in the household, school, or nursing institute, in which the professional interventions are not always available on demand. Consequently most assistive devices are used without thorough evaluation, therefore do not necessarily meet the exact needs of the individual. Hence an easy-to-access and easy-to-use assistive technology device indexing system based on the functional needs of the subjects is necessary. The goals of this two-year study are twofold: assistive technology indexing system application(APP) development and promotion. First, the multidisciplinary research team, composed of specialists from assistive technology, rehabilitation, computer science, and special education fields, is going to integrate and refine the current resources and develop an assistive technology indexing system App based on the functional needs of the disabled. Second, in cooperation with the disabled community and special schools, the team is going to promote the use of the App and evaluate its usability via System Usability Scale. This App will be beneficial to the individuals in need of assistive device application. It can also be used as an assistive device manual for the specialists. The App will guide the individuals step by step to the proper assistive devices based on their functional capacities. The complete system will include details of each assistive device and link up with the related service resources. With its registering function, the statistics collected via user clicks can serve as references for further design adjustments and assistive device related policy modifications. All together this App can provide comprehensive services to the disabled in need of assistive devices.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

175

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Taiwan
      • Taoyuan, Taiwan, 333
        • Chang Gung Univ.

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 60 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

the disabled and their caregivers

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Caregivers:

  1. ages ranged from 20 to 60 years old,
  2. serves as the primary caregiver of the disabled in school and organization settings,
  3. minimum 6 months caring experience, at least 10 hours direct contact with the client per week.

People with disabilities:

  1. ages ranged from 20 to 60 years old,
  2. experienced with assistive devices use at least for 1 year,

Exclusion criteria:

  • Any visual or motor problems that restrain the use of a smart phone.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Other
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
user satisfaction (by using System Usability Scale)
Time Frame: up to 30 minutes
up to 30 minutes

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Hsin-Yi K Kathyju@hotmial.com, phD, Chang Gung University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2016

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2017

Study Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 16, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 8, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

July 9, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

January 25, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 23, 2018

Last Verified

November 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • kcheng

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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