Assistive Technologies and Environmental Interventions in Healthcare: An Integrated Approach

ISBN-13: 9781119483229 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 448 str.

Lynn Gitlow; Kathleen Flecky

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List of contributors xiiiAbout the companion website xv1 The person, the environment, and technology: Introduction to the human-tech ladder 1Lynn Gitlow and Kathleen FleckyThe person, the environment, and technology: Introduction to the human-tech ladder 2Models of disability 3Assistive technology and the environment 4Choosing the human-tech ladder 5Human-tech ladder 6Why are definitions important? 7Defining technology 8Defining AT 8Environmental interventions 9Categories of AT 11Summary 12References 122 Conceptual practice models and clinical reasoning 14Lynn Gitlow, Douglas Rakoski, and Robert C. FergusonIntroduction 15What are conceptual practice models? 16Need for conceptual practice models 17Conceptual practice models that guide TEI 17Clinical reasoning I 24Clinical reasoning II 26Summary 32References 33Additional resources 343 The design process: Solving human-tech problems 35Susan CampPart one: Asking questions, getting started 36Part two: What is design and why should we care? 37Part three: The design process - who can do it? 43Part four: The design process - getting started 44Part five: A design case study 47Summary 49References 524 Funding in the United States 54Lewis GolinkerIntroduction 55The roles of the practitioner 55Funding sources for assistive devices 55Health benefits program funding for assistive devices 59Benefits request - funding process: Four questions 59The assistive device treatment plan 67Summary 68Notes 685 Outcomes, assessment, and research in assistive technology 71Glenn Goodman, Jennifer Dunn, and Anne BrydenOutcomes, assessment, and research in assistive technology 72Conceptual models for AT Outcomes and Practice 73Outcomes 76AT-specific assessment tools 77Promising general outcome measures 79Research designs and methods 80Methodological research, systematic literature reviews, and critical appraisals 84Summary 87References 886 Educational organizations 92Kirk BehnkeIntroduction to educational organizations 93Consideration of AT in the IEP 98Results of AT consideration 100Other considerations 101Summary 104References 1047 Technology, employment, and disability: Creating a technology accessible vocational environment: Legal and organizational considerations 105Wendy Strobel Gower and LaWanda CookIntroduction 106Creating an ideal technology organization 106The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 110The ADA and reasonable accommodation 112The accommodation process 112Summary 115References 1158 Technology and environmental interventions for the home environment 117BevVan PhillipsTechnology and environmental intervention for the home environment 118Qualifications and perspectives of home modification professionals 131Structural aspects and technology factors 133The human-tech ladder and technology relevant to TEI in the home 136Summary 138References 1399 Working and communicating in face-to-face teams 141M. Gayl BowserIntroduction 142What is a team? 143Why work in teams? 144Elements of effective teamwork 147Structures of AT teams 148Contributions of individual team members 148Team operation 149How do collaborative AT teams function? 150When team issues arise 152Summary 153References 153Additional resources 15410 Working and communicating in virtual teams 155M. Gayl BowserIntroduction 156A day in the life of a virtual team member 156Working and communicating in virtual teams 156Benefits and drawbacks of virtual teamwork 158Considerations for using virtual team strategies in client-focused teams 159Virtual AT teams 160What makes virtual teams successful? 163Summary 163References 16411 Technology and environmental intervention: Psychosocial considerations 167Michèle VerdonckTechnology and environmental intervention: Psychosocial considerations 169Psychosocial considerations and the human-tech ladder 169The lived experience of TEI 170Personal fit of TEI 173TEI to enable autonomy in occupation 175TEI and identity 176Take-home messages: What does this all mean for you and the TEI user? 177Summary 178References 17812 Sociocultural considerations 181Jacquie RipatIntroduction 182Social constructionism 182Sociocultural factors 183Providing culturally relevant services 188Summary 193References 19313 Technology and environmental interventions for cognition 197Tony GentryIntroduction 198Cognitive impairment in everyday life 199Matching device and user 204Environmental and smart home adaptations 204Mid-tech solutions 208High-tech smart home solutions 208Assuring the just-right fit 209References 21114 Assistive technology to support learning differences 213Judith SchoonoverIntroduction 214What is a learning disability? 214Legislation and learning disabilities 216UD: Creating accessible physical environments 217Assistive technology 220What a difference the environment makes: The role of environment in AT 224Technology and environmental competencies needed for UDL implementation and assessment 231Summary 233References 23515 Seating and positioning factors in wheeled mobility 239Lindsey Veety and Amy BaxterIntroduction 240Human factors and common conditions requiring wheeled mobility 241Wheelchairs 247Wheelchair seating 252References 258Additional resources 259Digital reference 25916 Positioning and mobility technology and environmental interventions other than wheeled mobility 268Amy Baxter and Lindsey VeetyIntroduction 269Human-tech ladder 269Human factors and common conditions that challenge seating and positioning 270Notes 286References 286Additional resources 28617 Communication-related factors 287Tina N. CaswellIntroduction 288Legal and policy influences 290Who needs AAC? 291AAC assessment 291AAC intervention - psychosocial and physical levels of the human-tech ladder 297Summary 301References 30318 Hearing loss and hearing-related factors: Technology and environmental interventions 306Amy Rominger and Leisha R. EitenIntroduction 308Definitions related to hearing loss 308Prevalence of hearing loss 308Descriptive characteristics of hearing loss 309Effects of hearing loss 313The human-tech ladder, hearing loss, and hearing-related factors 314Selecting assistive technology for hearing loss 317Hearing assistance technologies 319Assistive technology for persons not using amplification 326TEI and the deaf population 327Environmental modifications and communication strategies 328Summary 329References 329Additional resources 33119 Technology and environmental intervention for visual impairment 332Stacy SmallfieldTechnology and environmental intervention (TEI) for visual impairment 334Definitions of visual impairment 334Select eye conditions that lead to visual impairment 334Application of the human-tech ladder to individuals with visual impairment 336Considerations in assessment for AT for visual impairment 339Select TEI strategies for visual impairment 342Non-optical devices for reading and viewing 347Illumination and contrast for reading and viewing 348AT for daily activities 348Summary 352Acknowledgments 353References 353Additional resources 35520 Technology and environmental interventions to promote community mobility 356David Joseph FeathersIntroduction 357Part I: Accessibility and the human-environment interactions of community participation 357Part II: Inclusive designing and the SRK model 359Part III: Profiles from the community 361Part IV: Evidenced-based design and research for community participation: Current and future needs 364Acknowledgments 365References 36521 Leisure: Technology and environmental interventions 367Nathan "Ben" HerzLeisure defined 368Leisure as part of a meaningful life 368Leisure activities across the life span 369The human-tech ladder 371Assessment and evaluation of leisure 373Quality of life measures 373Leisure-specific assessments 373The relationship of leisure to injury and illness 373Role of TEI in participation 374General leisure activities TEI strategies 374Organized sports 374Examples of TEI for specific sports 375Outdoor mobility and TEI strategies 376Digital media and TEI strategies 377Accessibility 378Gaming systems 378Summary 381References 38122 Physical factors focused on activities of daily living (ADLs) and electronic aids to daily living (EADLs) 383Lynn GitlowIntroduction 384Human-tech ladder 385Definitions 386Organizational level 386Team considerations 387Psychological level 387Physical level 387Evaluation and assessment tools 388TEI for ADLs 389Bathing and washing 389Bathing 390Water for bathing 391Hair care options 393Caring for fingernails and toenails 393Toileting 394Dressing 395Eating and drinking 396Taking care of one's health 399Electronic aids to daily living (EADLs) 400References 40123 Implications for future practice and research in technology and environmental interventions 405Steve JacobsIntroduction 406Technology's impact on the definition of a "public accommodation": Political and organizational levels of vicente's human-tech ladder 406Assistive technology vs."Universally-designed" technology 408Global public inclusive infrastructure 409Business models that encourage accessible ICT development 416Overview of the CSIM's technical assistance components 418Software distribution services 418Accessibility value chain concept 418Notes 419Index 421

O autorze

Lynn Gitlow is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, USA. She has practiced in the area of assistive technology for over 20 years.Kathleen Flecky is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy in the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. She has been teaching and practicing in the area of community health and health promotion for 19 years.