Browsing by Author "Pousada, Thais"
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A Didactic Unit for the Evaluation of the Use of Assistive Technology for Access to Computers in Occupational Therapy
Pousada, Thais; Jiménez, Estíbaliz; Díez, Emiliano (Wolters Kluwer, 2021-11-19)[Abstract] Assistive technology (AT) is an umbrella term that refers to different devices that facilitate the performance of activity for people. Future occupational therapists (OT) must acquire specific competencies to ... -
A Framework for a New Approach to Empower Users Through Low-Cost and Do-It-Yourself Assistive Technology
Pousada, Thais; Garabal-Barbeira, Jessica; Porto Trillo, Patricia; Vilar Figueira, Olalla; Novo Díaz, Cristina; Pereira-Loureiro, Javier (MDPI, 2021-03-16)[Abstract] Background: Assistive Technology (AT) refers to “assistive products and related systems and services developed for people to maintain or improve functioning and thereby to promote well-being”. Improving the ... -
A promoción do deporte inclusivo como experiencia de Aprendizaxe-Servizo en Terapia Ocupacional
Pousada, Thais (Universidade da Coruña, 2018)[Resumo] Os/as alumnos/as de 3º do Grao en Terapia Ocupacional (cursos 2015/2016 e 2016/2017), participaron en actividades para a promoción do deporte inclusivo, baixo a temática de “solidariedade e cooperación” ... -
A study on physical exercise and general mobility in people with cerebral palsy: health through costless routines
Molina-Cantero, Alberto J.; Merino-Monge, Manuel; Castro-García, Juan A.; Pousada, Thais; Valenzuela-Muñoz, David; Gutiérrez-Párraga, Juan; López-Álvarez, Setefilla; Gómez-González, Isabel M. (MDPI, 2021-08-31)[Abstract] Sedentary behavior (SB) is a common problem that may produce health issues in people with cerebral palsy (CP). When added to a progressive reduction in motor functions over time, SB can lead to higher percentages ... -
La actitud hacia el trabajo en equipo en estudiantes universitarios
González Alonso, María Yolanda; Cano Rosás, Mónica; Jiménez Arberas, Estíbaliz; Pousada, Thais (Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, 2018-09-26)[Resumen] El trabajo en equipo se considera una competencia valiosa en la enseñanza universitaria para adquirir destrezas interpersonales y cognitivas. El objetivo es analizar las perspectivas y experiencias que cada ... -
Las actitudes como factor clave en la inclusión universitaria
Garabal-Barbeira, Jessica; Pousada, Thais; Espinosa, Pablo; Saleta Canosa, Jesús Luis (Centro Español de Documentación sobre Discapacidad, 2018)[Abstract] Las actitudes pueden facilitar o dificultar el proceso inclusivo en la educación superior.Los objetivos del presente estudio son determinar las actitudes del alumnado y docentes hacia la discapacidad y conocer ... -
Las actitudes como factor clave en la inclusión universitaria
Garabal-Barbeira, Jessica; Pousada, Thais; Espinosa, Pablo; Saleta Canosa, Jesús Luis (Centro Español de Documentación sobre Discapacidad (CEDD), 2018-06-08)[Resumen] Las actitudes pueden facilitar o dificultar el proceso inclusivo en la educación superior. Los objetivos del presente estudio son determinar las actitudes del alumnado y docentes hacia la discapacidad y conocer ... -
Actualización en el abordaje ortoprotésico en las Enfermedades de Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Pousada, Thais; Garabal-Barbeira, Jessica; Groba, Betania; Nieto-Riveiro, Laura; Pereira-Loureiro, Javier; Pazos, A. (Universidade da Coruña, 2018)[Resumen] Objetivos Este artículo pretende ofrecer una síntesis acerca de las principales características de la intervención y abordaje de las complicaciones del pie en personas afectadas por las enfermedades de ... -
An occupational therapy approach to sexuality in people with acquired brain injury in a subacute setting
Rico Alonso, Nuria; Francisco de Miguel, Isabel; Cantero Garlito, Pablo A.; Pousada, Thais (Springer, 2021-01-15)[Abstract] To analyze if people with acquired brain injury in sub-acute situation, as well as their relatives and/or partners, consider relevant the approach to sexuality during their Occupational Therapy intervention. ... -
Analysis of older adults in spanish care facilities, risk of falling and daily activity using Xiaomi Mi Band 2
Miranda-Duro, María del Carmen; Nieto-Riveiro, Laura; Concheiro-Moscoso, Patricia; Groba, Betania; Pousada, Thais; Canosa, Nereida; Pereira-Loureiro, Javier (MDPI, 2021-05-11)[Abstract] Background: Presently the use of technological devices such as wearable devices has emerged. Physical activity monitoring with wearable sensors is an easy and non-intrusive approach to encourage preventive care ... -
Aplicando el Modelo “Matching Person and Technology “ como instrumento de medida de resultados
Pousada, Thais; Pereira-Loureiro, Javier; Nieto-Riveiro, Laura; Groba, Betania; Díez, Emiliano (Universidad de Salamanca, 2015)[Resumen] Introducción: Matching Person and Technology (MPT) es un modelo diseñado para ser utilizado en el proceso de “emparejamiento” persona y tecnología, enfatizando durante la intervención, la consideración de las ... -
Approach to sexuality from occupational therapy in people with acquired brain injury in subacute stage: study protocol
Rico Alonso, Nuria; Cantero Garlito, Pablo A.; Pereira-Loureiro, Javier; Groba, Betania; Nieto-Riveiro, Laura; Pousada, Thais (SAGE Publications Inc., 2020-01-20)[Abstract] Project title: Occupational Therapy Approach to Sexuality in People with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) in Subacute Stage. Design: Qualitative study with a phenomenological approach. Context of Study: The relevance ... -
ASD Module: a software to support the personal autonomy in the daily life of children with autism spectrum disorder
Groba, Betania; Pereira-Loureiro, Javier; Nieto-Riveiro, Laura; Pousada, Thais; Falcón, Susana; Munteanu, Cristian-Robert; Pazos, A. (MDPI, 2015-12-04)[Abstract] Introduction: It was observed that technology developers expressed a clear interest to design programs that meet the needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Several authors indicate that any ... -
Assessing mouse alternatives to access to computer: a case study of a user with cerebral palsy
Pousada, Thais; Pereira-Loureiro, Javier; Groba, Betania; Nieto-Riveiro, Laura; Pazos, A. (Taylor & Francis para RESNA, 2014)[Abstract] The purpose of this study is to describe the process of assessment of three assistive devices to meet the needs of a woman with cerebral palsy (CP) in order to provide her with computer access and use. The user ... -
Assessment and Counseling to Get the Best Efficiency and Effectiveness of the Assistive Technology (MATCH): Study Protocol
Pousada, Thais; Groba, Betania; Nieto-Riveiro, Laura; Canosa, Nereida; Maldonado-Bascón, Saturnino; López-Sastre, Roberto J.; Pacheco DaCosta, Soraya; González-Gómez, Isabel; Molina-Cantero, Alberto J.; Pereira-Loureiro, Javier (PLoS ONE, 2022-03-16)[Abstract] Aims: To determine the psychosocial impact of assistive technology(AT) based on robotics and artificial intelligence in the life of people with disabilities. Background: The best match between any person with ... -
Assistive robot with an AI-based application for the reinforcement of activities of daily living: technical validation with users affected by neurodevelopmental disorders
Nasri, Nadia; López-Sastre, Roberto J.; Pacheco-da-Costa, Soraya; Fernández-Munilla, Iván; Gutiérrez-Álvarez, Carlos; Pousada, Thais; Acevedo-Rodríguez, Francisco Javier; Maldonado-Bascón, Saturnino (MDPI, 2022-08-23)[Abstract] In this work, we propose the first study of a technical validation of an assistive robotic platform, which has been designed to assist people with neurodevelopmental disorders. The platform is called LOLA2 and ... -
Assistive technology based on client-centered for occupational performance in neuromuscular conditions
Pousada, Thais; Pereira-Loureiro, Javier; Groba, Betania; Nieto-Riveiro, Laura (Wolters Kluwer, 2019)[Abstract] Knowledge of the patient’s own perception of functioning and dependence, and of environmental factors, is of significant value. The main goals of this study are (1) to obtain a general profile of the occupational ... -
Conducir desde la diversidad: potenciando la autonomía en la comunidad
Garabal-Barbeira, Jessica; González Iglesias, Sara; Martínez Silva, Cristina; Portela Gómez, Susana; Tacón Sánchez, Gema del Carmen; Pousada, Thais (ASEM Galicia, 2019)[Resumen] La presente guía ha sido concebida como una segunda edición de su antecesora, del 2008, que precisaba una actualización de contenidos, reflejando los cambios legislativos y novedades surgidas en estos 10 años. ... -
Cross-cultural adaptation and preliminary validation of the european spanish version of the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ–ES)
Montes-Montes, Rebeca; Delgado-Lobete, Laura; Pereira-Loureiro, Javier; Pousada, Thais (American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc, 2020-05-21)[Abstract] Importance: The Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ) is the most widely used measure of difficulties with activities of daily living and academic performance in children with developmental ... -
Cross-Cultural Validation of Quebec User Satisfaction with Assistive Technology 2.0 for Spanish Population (QUEST-2.0 ES)
Guerreiro, Joao; Jiménez-Arberas, Estíbaliz; Porto Trillo, Patricia; Vilar Figueira, Olalla; Sáenz-López Buñuel, Pedro; Pais, Sandra; Tierra Orta, José; Pousada, Thais (MDPI, 2022-07-30)[Abstract] Background: Assistive technologies (ATs) are resources to promote the independence and participation of people with a disability. The use of standardized tools, based on outcome measures, is essential for ...