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| Title: |
Assistive devices as an early childhood intervention: evaluating outcomes |
| Author: |
Ruth E. Benedict John P. Lee Shannon K. Marrujo Anita M. Farel |
| Appeared in: |
Technology & disability |
| Paging: | Volume 11 (2001) nr. 1-2 pages 79-90 |
| Year: |
2001-04-01 |
| Contents: |
{\it Objectives:} To determine the impact of assistive technology device (ATD) use on child and family function and whether use by young children is related to caregiver satisfaction with a device. {\it Study design:} Preliminary study of a state-based ATD Program for young children (< 4 years old). Information on device and child characteristics, service delivery, satisfaction with the device (QUEST), and child and family function (PEDI) was collected through program record review (n=21), telephone surveys (n=13) and face-to-face interviews with caregivers (n=4). Descriptive, non-parametric and qualitative procedures were used. {\it Results:} High ranked satisfaction scores were more likely (p=0.03) for children using the device as intended than for those underutilizing the device. For 3 out of 4 children receiving a mobility device, functional mobility and amount of caregiver assistance improved. {\it Conclusion:} Application of this preliminary study's methods will provide valuable information on the effectiveness of ATDs for young children with special needs. |
| Publisher: |
IOS Press |
| Source file: |
Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften |
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