How loan bank of assistive technology impacts on life of persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and neuromuscular diseases: a collaborative initiative
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How loan bank of assistive technology impacts on life of persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and neuromuscular diseases: a collaborative initiativeAuthor(s)
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2021-01-18Citation
Pousada T, Garabal-Barbeira J, Martínez C, Groba B, Nieto-Riveiro L, Pereira J. How loan bank of assistive technology impacts on life of persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and neuromuscular diseases: a collaborative initiative. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Jan 18;18(2):763.
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Background: The study is focused on the implementation of outcome measurement
tools to assess the impact of an assistive device from a loan bank in the lives of people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Neuromuscular Diseases. The secondary purpose is to analyse the
correct matching between the person and technology, derived from the counselling of an occupational therapist. (2) Methods: Cross-sectional study. The sample was formed by 28 people with
rare neurodegenerative disorders. A specific questionnaire, the Psychosocial Impact of Assistive
Device Scale (PIADS), and the Matching Person and Technology (MPT) tool were applied to collect
the data. (3) Results: The dimension of the PIADS with the best score was competence, and the
variations according to gender were not remarkable. The three dimensions of the PIADS (competence,
adaptability, and self-esteem) were correlated positively between them and with the mean score
of the MPT tool (p < 0.01). The type of assistive technology (AT), diagnosis, and correct match
between person–technology are the main factors that condition a positive impact. (4) Conclusions:
The results noted the importance of assessing the needs, demands, and contexts of people with rare
neurodegenerative diseases to prescribe the best AT. Loan banks of AT have to be considered a valid
service that complements their lack in public health services.
Keywords
Assistive technology
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Neuromuscular disorders
Occupational therapy
Outcome measures
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Neuromuscular disorders
Occupational therapy
Outcome measures
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1661-7827