Essays about: "assistive devices"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 25 essays containing the words assistive devices.

  1. 6. Development of an intervention framework for design, implementation and adoption of occupational exoskeletons

    University essay from KTH/Ergonomi

    Author : Gennaro Alberico; [2022]
    Keywords : Industrial exoskeletons; key facilitators adoption barriers; intervention framework;

    Abstract : During the last few years, wearable technologies or body-worn assistive devices have become very popular within the occupational field. Among them, there are the so-called exoskeletons which have shown a promising potential in several areas ranging from medical care, military to, particularly during the last five years, industrial applications. READ MORE

  3. 7. Investigating the determinants of self-rated mental health among physically disabled adults: a cross-sectional study using survey data from Bangladesh

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

    Author : Sarah Yusuf Ibrahim; [2022]
    Keywords : Disabilty; Physical health; Mental health; Socioeconomics; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Abstract Background: Disability affects 15% of the world's population, and around 80% of people with disabilities are from low-middle-income countries (LMIC). According to the BangladeshFinal Report on Household Income and Expenditure Survey in 2016, Bangladesh hasapproximately 11.4 million people living with disabilities. READ MORE

  4. 8. Vocational digital tools for individuals with intellectual disabilities : A scoping review

    University essay from Jönköping University

    Author : Maria Ntzelepi; [2022]
    Keywords : applications; assistive technology; cognitive impairment; digitalization; occupational therapy; support in employment; vocational training; vocational rehabilitation; work adaptation;

    Abstract : Introduction: Intellectual disability causes performance problems in several domains of everyday life. Vocational training and rehabilitation can facilitate the process of employment for individuals with this diagnosis. Technology offers many possibilities in this process. READ MORE

  5. 9. The Role of Assistive Technology in the Education of Children with Special Needs: Teacher’s Perspectives

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för tema

    Author : agata jolanta kunka; Nyandia Wahome; [2021]
    Keywords : Assistive technology; children; special needs; teacher’s perspectives; thematic analysis;

    Abstract : This qualitative study investigates teachers' perspective on the use of assistive technology (AT) in their daily teaching and interaction with children with special needs. Previous research has investigated this subject from many different angles but has mostly focused on the effects of AT, whereas this study wants to understand  other complexities such as challenges teachers face and their perspective on the effects of AT. READ MORE

  6. 10. Vibraesthetics of Music : The design of BEATHOVEN: a haptic device for enjoying music through vibrotactile sensations

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Adam Mattsson; Martin Åhlén; [2021]
    Keywords : Vibraesthetics; Haptics; Music; Vibrotactile Experience; Product Design; Industrial Design Engineering; Human-Centered Design; Design-Driven Innovation; Artistic Research; Inclusive Design; Vibroestetik; Haptik; Musik; Vibrotaktila upplevelser; Produktdesign; Teknisk design; Människocentrerad design; Design-driven innovation; Estetiskt utforskande; Inkluderande design.;

    Abstract : The project has the purpose of designing and developing a wearable haptic device for experiencing music through tactile vibrations on the body, and the result is the product concept BEATHOVEN and a completely new way of experiencing music.  Music is powerful, it touches our soul and gives form to our emotions. READ MORE