The increasing availability of wearable devices (wearables),“smart” home, and other next-
generation wirelessly connected devices for work, home, and leisure presents opportunities …

Background: The decision process around the (non-) use of assistive technologies is
multifactorial. Its determinants have previously been classified into personal, device-related …

Purpose: This is a position paper describing the elements of an international framework for
assistive technology provision that could guide the development of policies, systems and …

Purpose: To investigate the levels and factors that influence the abandonment of assistive
products by users of a local reference rehabilitation center. Methods: This observational …

Purpose The aim of this study was to identify factors that influence the perceived stigma of
two assistive devices for visual impairment, namely the white cane and smart glasses …

This special issue focuses on assistive technologies for cognition/cognitive support
technologies as well as the ways in which individuals are assessed and trained in their use …

Purpose Globally, assistive technology (AT) is used by over 1 billion people, but the
prevalence of needs and access to AT in specific countries or regions is largely unknown …

Assistive technology is increasingly valued to support older people with functional decline
and disabilities. Inspired by classical theories on technology acceptance, emotional …

This study explores validity, reliability, and factor analysis of the Quebec User Evaluation of
Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (IT-QUEST) for users of assistive technology devices …

Assistive technologies promise improved functionality for people with disabilities, but their
use and adoption are complicated. Previous research has identified several reasons why …