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|April 30, 2005
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Documenting assistive technology (AT) outcomes is crucial but challenging. The ATOMS Project found that combining AT service data with vocational rehabilitation data, like the RSA 911 Report, can create a comprehensive outcomes measurement system.

Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Engineering
  • Assistive Technology Outcomes Measurement
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Documenting assistive technology (AT) intervention outcomes is vital for stakeholders but lacks a comprehensive data collection system.
  • Existing AT service programs do not consistently collect sufficient data for robust outcomes analysis.
  • The complexity of outcome variables hinders the development of standardized AT outcomes measurement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the feasibility of creating an Assistive Technology Outcomes Measurement System (ATOMS).
  • To identify existing data sources that could form the basis of a comprehensive AT outcomes measurement system.
  • To investigate the potential of integrating AT service data with vocational rehabilitation data for outcomes analysis.

Main Methods:

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  • Evaluated sample records from four assistive technology service programs to assess data completeness for outcomes analysis.
  • Conducted discussions with AT programs serving State vocational rehabilitation agencies.
  • Reviewed data available in the Federal Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) 911 Report for outcomes-related variables.

Main Results:

  • Assistive technology service programs currently collect inconsistent and insufficient data for outcomes analysis.
  • Combining AT service data with data from State vocational rehabilitation departments presents a viable strategy for comprehensive data collection.
  • The RSA 911 Report contains valuable outcomes-related information, such as employment status and vocational rehabilitation investment success.

Conclusions:

  • A unified database, integrating AT service data and vocational rehabilitation data, can address key outcomes-related questions for diverse stakeholders.
  • The proposed integrated database has the potential to significantly enhance the understanding and documentation of AT intervention effectiveness.
  • Further development is needed to leverage combined data sources for a robust assistive technology outcomes measurement system.