Implementing technology-based embedded assessment in the home and community life of individuals aging with disabilities: a participatory research and development study.
Purpose: The goal of the study was to investigate the accuracy, feasibility and acceptability of implementing an embedded assessment system in the homes of individuals aging with disabilities. Method: We developed and studied a location tracking system, UbiTrack, which can be used for both indoor an...
| Publicado en: | Disability & Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology Vol. 9; no. 2; pp. 112 - 121 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Mar2014
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