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Bruce Taylor1, David Robertson, Nirmalie Wiratunga
1Scott Sutherland School, Faculty of Design and Technology, The Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Road, 10 7QB, Aberdeen, UK. b.taylor@rgu.ac.uk
Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
|June 20, 2007
Summary
Community occupational therapists can enhance client care by adopting new information and communication technologies. A prototype computer-aided case-based reasoning tool shows promise for supporting clinical reasoning in selecting assistive technology.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Engineering
- Health Informatics
- Occupational Therapy
Background:
- Community occupational therapists utilize environmental control systems.
- Rapid advancements in electronic technologies offer potential health and quality of life improvements for clients.
- Clinical reasoning is crucial for occupational therapists to select appropriate technologies for individual client needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify drivers for increased adoption of information and communication technologies (ICT) in occupational therapy.
- To explore the potential of a computer-aided case-based reasoning (CBR) tool to support clinical reasoning.
- To assist community occupational therapists in selecting home electronic assistive or smart home technology for clients.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on drivers for ICT adoption in occupational therapy.
- Outline of case-based reasoning (CBR) principles from expert systems and knowledge management.
- Preliminary investigation of a prototype computer-aided CBR tool for occupational therapists.
Main Results:
- Identified key drivers influencing ICT adoption within the occupational therapy profession.
- Demonstrated the foundational concepts of CBR in the context of technology selection.
- Presented initial findings on the usability and potential effectiveness of the prototype CBR tool.
Conclusions:
- ICT adoption is poised to grow within occupational therapy.
- Case-based reasoning offers a structured approach to complex technology decision-making.
- The prototype CBR tool has the potential to significantly aid occupational therapists in choosing assistive technologies.
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