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Maria Borgestig1,2, Patrik Rytterström1, Helena Hemmingsson1

  • 1a Department of Social and Welfare Studies , Linköping University , Linköping , Sweden.

Developmental Neurorehabilitation
|August 19, 2016
PubMed

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Gaze-based assistive technology (AT) empowers children with severe physical impairments to express agency and develop skills. This technology offers parents hope for their children's improved future and increased life influence.

Area of Science:

  • Assistive Technology Research
  • Pediatric Rehabilitation
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Children with severe physical impairments often face challenges in daily activities and communication.
  • Gaze-based assistive technology (AT) offers a potential solution for enhancing independence and participation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore parents' experiences with children using gaze-based AT in daily life.
  • To understand the impact of gaze-based AT on children with severe physical impairments from a parental perspective.

Main Methods:

  • Semi-structured interviews conducted twice with parents of eight children with cerebral palsy using gaze-based AT.
  • Hermeneutical interpretation used for data analysis to understand parental experiences.

Main Results:

  • Parents reported that gaze-based AT enabled children to demonstrate agency, personality, and competencies.
  • Children using gaze-based AT showed potential for development and increased influence in their lives.
  • The technology provided parents with hope for a better future for their children.

Conclusions:

  • Gaze-based AT creates new opportunities for children to engage in activities and initiate communication.
  • The technology fosters hope among parents regarding their children's future development and participation.
Abstract

Keywords:
Activities in daily lifecerebral palsyeye tracking controlled systemparental hopequalitativeself-help devices

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