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Orthelo Léonel Gbètoho Atigossou1,2, Sègbédji Joseph Martial Capo-Chichi3, Penielle Mahutchegnon Mitchaї4
1Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capitale Nationale, Quebec, QC, Canada.
Background:
A significant proportion of individuals with disabilities in resource-limited countries require at least 1 assistive technology (AT) device to enhance their functioning and autonomy. However, there is limited evidence regarding the actual needs of AT users in these regions concerning the adequacy of ATs.
Objective:
This research aims to assess the effects of ATs on AT users in a resource-limited country.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study will be conducted in Benin, a sub-Saharan African country, using a nonprobability sample of AT users. Participants will undergo evaluation using standardized tools to assess their psycho-affective status, satisfaction with ATs, perception of the functional effects of ATs, well-being, and quality of life. Additionally, a survey based on the World Health Organization's rATA (rapid assistive technology assessment) tool will be conducted to gather sociodemographic and other data concerning the use of ATs. The findings will be organized and discussed using the Consortium on Assistive Technology Outcomes Research taxonomy, focusing on aspects related to the effectiveness and social significance of ATs, as well as the subjective well-being of AT users.
Results:
The process of identifying potential participants began in August 2024, and data collection is scheduled to start in January 2025 and continue for 12 months.
Conclusions:
This research will provide an overview of the effects induced by the use of ATs, as well as describe the profile of AT users in Benin. To our knowledge, this will be the first study to examine the impact of ATs in Benin. It will therefore make a significant contribution to the existing data on the use of ATs in sub-Saharan Africa.
International Registered Report Identifier (Irrid):
PRR1-10.2196/60869.
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