Essays about: "assistive devices"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 25 essays containing the words assistive devices.

  1. 21. Iterative Design of a User Interface Adapted for People with Dementia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi

    Author : Amy Niklasson; Emelie Sandström; [2016]
    Keywords : dementia; graphical user interface; testing; user centered design; assistive technology; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In today society people live longer and along with the rising life expectancy chronic diseases, like dementia, will become more common. The demand on more and better assistive technology, technology that ease the everyday life for the persons with dementia, will increase. READ MORE

  3. 22. Patient satisfaction and mobility with their assistive device and service

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HHJ. Ortopedteknisk plattform

    Author : Robert Westergren; Mehdi Nasser; [2016]
    Keywords : Prosthetics; Orthotics; Satisfaction; Mobility; Assistive Device; Service;

    Abstract : Objective: To gather knowledge related to patient satisfaction and mobility with lower limb prosthetic and orthotic devices and to investigate satisfaction with services received. Another purpose of this study is to analyze potential differences between orthotic and prosthetic patients in relation to patient satisfaction and mobility. READ MORE

  4. 23. Teaching hearing impaired pupils in mainstream schools: perceived challenges and possibilities in three English classes

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

    Author : Riccardo Carta; Marina Pulcri; [2012]
    Keywords : special needs; hearing impairment; mainstream schools; inclusive teaching;

    Abstract : This work examines the situation of hearing impaired students in Swedish mainstream upper-secondary schools, with special focus on English classes. According to the Swedish Curriculum all students should be offered an equivalent education, based on participation and community within the public school system. READ MORE

  5. 24. Braille-based Text Input for Multi-touch Screen Mobile Phones

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för datavetenskap och kommunikation

    Author : Hossein Ghodosi Fard; Bie Chuangjun; [2011]
    Keywords : Text entry; Multi-touch screen mobile phone; Braille;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT: “The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight. The real problem is the misunderstanding and lack of information that exist. If a blind person has proper training and opportunity, blindness can be reduced to a physical nuisance. READ MORE

  6. 25. The process of Internationalization in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) : "Challenges encountered in the process of Internationalization from product adaptation and standardization perspective"

    University essay from Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

    Author : Kishore Kumar Bandi; Kamlesh Bhatt; [2008]
    Keywords : Internationalization; SME’s; Internal challenges; External challenges; Product adaptation and product standardization;

    Abstract : This dissertation focuses on the challenges that arise when the SMEs enter into an international market (Internationalization) and adopting international product strategy to survive in foreign market. To be able to gain better understanding of the subject, research questions concerning the challenges faced during internationalization by SMEs from product adaptation and standardization perspective. READ MORE