Irish occupational therapists' views of electronic assistive technology
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Health Research Board |
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16/05/2012
16/05/2012
2011
01/04/2011
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| Resumo |
Introduction: Electronic assistive technology (EAT) includes computers, environmental control systems and information technology systems and is widely considered to be an important part of present-day life. Method: Fifty-six Irish community occupational therapists completed a questionnaire on EAT. All surveyed were able to identify the benefits of EAT. Results: While respondents reported that they should be able to assess for and prescribe EATs, only a third (19) were able to do so, and half (28) had not been able to do so in the past. Community occupational therapists identified themselves as havinga role in a multidisciplinary team to assess for and prescribe EAT. Conclusion: Results suggest that it is important for occupational therapists to have up-to-date knowledge and training in assistive and computer technologies in order to respond to the occupational needs of clients. Health Resarch Board (Research fellowship for the Clinical Therapies (CTFP-06-15)) Published Version Peer reviewed |
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application/pdf |
| Identificador |
Verdonck M, McCormack C, Chard G (2011) Irish occupational therapists’ views of electronic assistive technology. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(4), 185-190. doi: 10.4276/030802211X13021048723291 74 4 185 190 0308-0226 1477-6006 http://hdl.handle.net/10468/590 10.4276/030802211X13021048723291 Journal of Occupational Therapy |
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en |
| Publicador |
College of Occupational Therapists |
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©The College of Occupational Therapists Ltd. http://www.cot.co.uk/british-journal-bjot/bjot-copyright |
| Palavras-Chave | #Electronic assistive technology (EAT) #Environmental control systems (ECS) #Electronic aids to daily living (EADL) #Computers #Occupational therapy |
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Article (peer-reviewed) |
