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Christian Menschik1, Christophe Kunze1, Gregor Renner2
1Care & Technology Lab, Furtwangen University, Furtwangen, Germany.
JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies
|November 5, 2024
Summary
Digital exclusion is a risk for people with intellectual disabilities. This study explores barriers and facilitators for technology adoption in disability services, highlighting caregiver needs and organizational challenges.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Assistive Technology
- Disability Services Research
Background:
- People with intellectual disabilities (ID) in residential or outpatient facilities face digital exclusion.
- Lack of opportunities hinders their access to digitalization benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate barriers and facilitators for implementing mainstream technology for people with ID.
- Assess caregiver competencies and capabilities in technology adoption processes.
Main Methods:
- Employed a multiple-methods study.
- Applied the nonadoption, abandonment, scale-up, spread, and sustainability (NASSS) framework.
Main Results:
- Identified barriers and facilitators across NASSS domains, including individual condition, technology fit, communication value, caregiver competencies, organizational resources, and funding.
- COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digitalization in some facilities.
Conclusions:
- Disability services require standardized procedures to enhance digital participation for residents.
- Addressing caregiver competencies and organizational support is crucial for successful technology integration.
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