Methodological challenges confronting researchers of wheeled mobility aids and other assistive technologies.
Purpose. To identify gaps in assistive technology (AT) research and solutions, with a focus on wheeled mobility.Methods. Literature review.Results. AT researchers have identified a need to move beyond determining whether a device works well in the laboratory or is perceived favorably by users. The v...
| Publicado en: | Disability & Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology Vol. 2; no. 3; pp. 159 - 169 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
May2007
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