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- Magnusson, Charlotte, et al.
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Stroke and universal design
- 2018
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Ingår i: Transforming our World Through Design, Diversity and Education - Proceedings of Universal Design and Higher Education in Transformation Congress 2018. - 1879-8365 .- 0926-9630. - 9781614999225 ; 256, s. 854-861
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Universal Design (UD) is usually stated to be “for all ages and abilities”. Given that stroke is a major source of disability, it is important that UD recommendations take stroke-specific problems into account. Within the framework of EU project STARR, we have investigated user requirements of stroke survivors. In this project we have used a mix of interviews, focus groups, design workshops and technology tests to come up with a set of design recommendations, which we present as a first step towards universal design recommendations which are inclusive for stroke survivors. Our general recommendations are: make it fun, do not make people fail, empower and encourage. The technology needs to be highly adaptable to different sets of abilities. Safety, but also aesthetics and simplicity is important, but it is pointed out that designs should not be “childish” – this can be felt to be degrading. It is important to be able to see and follow your progress and win small victories often. Consider social applications and activities –being able to connect to others in the same situation can enable discussions and provide peer support. More stroke consequence specific recommendations are to design to allow one-sided use (hemiplegia), avoid sensory and activity overload (fatigue), complement speech with images (aphasia), limit demand on memory, support learning and avoid errors (memory problems), and include multiple modalities in your design (reduced vision or hearing).
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- Ortiz Fernandez, Leire, et al.
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Exploring attitudes towards use of technology to support stroke survivors living at home: A quantitative and qualitative content analysis study in Spain
- 2021
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Ingår i: Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering. - : SAGE Publications. - 2055-6683. ; 8
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- PurposeThe aim of this study was to better understand the attitudes towards the use of technology to support chronic stroke survivors in a home-based setting.MethodsA quantitative study was used on the data obtained from a face to face survey with the sample group, incorporating quantitative statistical analysis.ResultsParticipants reported positive attitudes towards using technology for their own independent health management. The purpose of the home-based technology was different: source of information, supporting self-management, pharmacological treatment reminders… and differed according to age, educational level and survivor disability. Installing devices and sharing information remains a challenge.Conclusions100% of stroke survivors living in the community with any type of disability, reported that they would like to use technology as a tool to help improve their health status.
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