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Daniel Fok1, Janice Miller Polgar, Lynn Shaw
1Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Program (Occupational Science), Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada. dan.fok@gmail.com
Low vision assistive technology devices (ATDs) help individuals perform daily tasks. Participants found mainstream aids like large monitors highly important for daily living activities.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Rehabilitation Science
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Low vision assistive technology devices (ATDs) can significantly improve daily living outcomes.
- Understanding user perspectives on ATD importance is crucial for effective adoption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify low vision ATDs currently in use.
- To explore the perceived importance of these devices for daily occupations.
Main Methods:
- 17 adults with low vision participated.
- Semi-structured telephone interviews collected data on ATD usage and importance rankings.
Main Results:
- 104 out of 124 identified ATDs were in use; 20 were not, primarily adaptive computer technologies.
- Mainstream aids like large monitors and TVs were highly ranked in importance for daily activities.
Conclusions:
- The use and perceived importance of ATDs are complex, involving combinations of devices and varied rankings.
- Further qualitative research is recommended to explore these multifaceted concepts.
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