CHAPTER 15 Flashcards
Technology and Assistive-Device
products, devices or equipment, whether acquired commercially, or customized, that are used to improve the functional capabilities
Adaptive technology (AT)
Adaptive equipment (AE)
Adaptive devices (AD)
* Terms AE and AD used interchangeably
Durable medical equipment:
used to serve a medical purpose, and generally are not useful to a person in the absence of illness or injury”
NOT ALWAYS COVERED BY INSURANCE
Low-tech
-simple
-everyday products
High-tech
-require individual adjustments to use
-requires maintenance
Digital Technology Applications
-Computers, phones, or tablets provide a variety of opportunities
OT practitioners explore these programs to allow clients to engage in everyday living.
Environmental Modifications
-refer to changes in the
environment to support a person’s ability to engage
Universal Design
Anyone, no matter age or ability, can use the tool or product to make tasks easier
Universal Design Principles
Equitable use:
design is useful to people of diverse abilities.
Universal Design Principles
Simple and Intuitive
Design is easy to understand, regardless of experience, knowledge, language, or concentration level
Universal Design Principles
Flexible
space accommodates a range of individual preferences.
Universal Design Principles
Perceptible information
Design clearly communicates necessary information effectively, regardless of conditions and user’s sensory
abilities.
Universal Design Principles
Tolerance for error
Design minimizes hazards and adverse consequences of accidental or unintentional actions.
Universal Design Principles
Low physical effort
Design can be used effectively and comfortably with minimum fatigue
Universal Design Principles
Size and space for approach and use
Appropriate size and space for
approach, reach, manipulation, and use regardless of the user’s body size, posture or mobility
Therapeutic Reasoning for
Assistive Technology
-OT practitioner begins with the evaluation
-identify technology or environmental modifications
-determine the purpose of the assistive technology and environmental modifications
Assistive technology for Mental and Social-Emotional Health
Telehealth
Virtual Reality
Sports and Leisure
Access to Technology: Occupational Justice and Technology
People must continually
adjust and adapt to new technology
-OT practitioners advocate for assistive technology, environmental modifications, and create spaces based on universal design for clients
important to Note
-AE devices allow for ability to carry out ADLs and ambulate
-The client not always accepting of need for and use of AD/AE
-Home visit to assess desired occupations and needed AE equipment
concerns
The client’s desire and motivation to participate in an
occupation
How AE can facilitate these desired outcomes
How needs may change over time
Device transparency
user friendliness
Cosmesis
Aesthetic appeal
Mapping of commands and actions
it should follow expected patterns
Learned helplessness
internalization of difficulties experiences with a device as personal failure
feedback from controls
manipulation of device should result in communicative feedback
knowledge in the head vs the world
recognize that how to use a device is common knowledge
constraints on device usage
limits on device
Fail safe mechanisms
features to prevent harm
Error prevention
prevent or limit mistakes
