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Measuring the outcomes of assistive technology: challenge and innovation. Assist Technol 1996;8(2):71-81

Date

12/09/1995

Pubmed ID

10163931

DOI

10.1080/10400435.1996.10132277

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0030447603 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   76 Citations

Abstract

Documenting outcomes is becoming an essential function in assistive technology. Successfully documenting outcomes, however, depends on having appropriate measurement instruments and methodologies available. This is a challenge, as few measures are available which target the measurement of assistive technology outcomes. New instrumentation and approaches may need to be created or older measures radically adapted for assistive technology applications. This paper reviews measurement issues specifically relevant to assistive technology outcomes assessment. Many of the issues relate to measurement theory, as it is important to understand how instruments based on traditional psychometric concepts may not be the most appropriate for applications of assistive technology outcomes assessment. Fortunately, the assistive technology field also has innovative ideas being developed and tested. These may hold some promise as we all pursue better ways to document the outcomes of our assistive technology devices and services.

Author List

Smith RO

Author

Roger Smith PhD Professor in the Occupational Science & Technology department at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Data Collection
Data Interpretation, Statistical
Equipment and Supplies
Humans
Reproducibility of Results
Social Environment
Technology Assessment, Biomedical
Time Factors