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Users' responses to assistive devices for physical disability.

N A Brooks1

  • 1Department of Sociology, Wichita State University, KS 67208.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Scientists and engineers with disabilities generally like their assistive devices, but usage varies by setting and disability type. Further research should examine systems for developing and distributing these beneficial aids.

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Area of Science:

  • Assistive Technology
  • Disability Studies
  • Sociology of Science

Background:

  • Assistive devices are crucial for individuals with disabilities to navigate social and occupational settings.
  • Understanding user perceptions of assistive technology is vital for improving its design and accessibility.
  • The minority-group conceptual framework offers a lens to analyze assistive technology as a symbol of disability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the perceptions of scientists and engineers with disabilities regarding their use of assistive devices in various social settings.
  • To explore user attitudes toward assistive mechanical aids and their utilization across different environments.
  • To analyze how demographic and disability characteristics influence device use and user satisfaction.

Main Methods:

  • A mailed survey was distributed to 595 scientists and engineers with disabilities.
  • Data collected included information on assistive device utilization in social settings and user attitudes.
  • Analysis employed a minority-group conceptual framework to examine assistive technology.

Main Results:

  • Respondents reported general satisfaction with their assistive devices.
  • Device utilization varied significantly among different social settings (public vs. private) and by disability type (sensory vs. nonsensory impairment).
  • While public responses were not problematic, users found the actual application of devices sometimes unsatisfactory.

Conclusions:

  • Assistive technology access and socioeconomic factors influence the social roles and minority status of people with disabilities.
  • Further research should focus on the systems responsible for developing and distributing assistive devices.
  • Addressing systemic issues can enhance the beneficial impact of assistive aids for individuals with disabilities.

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