Vpliv elektronske podporne tehnologije na izvedbo aktivnosti pri osebi z zelo oteženim gibanjem - prikaz primera
Impact of electronic assistive technology on performance of daily activities for a person with severe movement disability - case study

slovenian

2012

volume 11, issue 2

Disabled persons   Muscular atrophy, spinal   Quality of life   Self-help devices   standard of living

Univerzitetni rehabilitacijski inštitut RS – Soča
(Obvezni izvod spletne publikacije)

Introduction: Due to the rapid development of electronic assistive technology (EAT) over the last two decades, its integration is becoming increasingly important in supporting health and social care globally. EAT includes devices that allow persons with disabilities to have more control in their environments and has potential to increase independence and participation, and improve quality of life. Methods: This case study explores how an EAT, a special command for the wheelchair including environmental and multimedia control, influenced performance of daily activities of a 28 years old male with spinal muscular atrophy type 2. We performed quantitative assessment using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and the Functional Independence Measurement (FIM) at the first assessment and after 12 months. Results: After 12 months, a clear gain in performance and satisfaction with performance was observed in the COPM. A smaller positive difference was observed in FIM total score and FIM motor score. Conclusions: Although there is a lack of strong empirical evidence to justify the positive effect of the use of EAT within health and social care, this study demonstrates the benefits of EAT for persons with severe neuromuscular disability.

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