An ideal model of an assistive technology assessment and delivery process
File(s)
Accepted version
Author(s)
Federici, S
Scherer, MJ
Borsci, S
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
The purpose of the present work is to present some aspects of the Assistive Technology Assessment (ATA) process model compatible with the Position Paper 2012 by AAATE/EASTIN. Three aspects of the ATA process will be discussed in light of three topics of the Position Paper 2012: (i) The dimensions and the measures of the User eXperience (UX) evaluation modelled in the ATA process as a way to verify the efficient and the evidence-based practices of an AT service delivery centre; (ii) The relevance of the presence of the psychologist in the multidisciplinary team of an AT service delivery centre as necessary for a complete person-centred assistive solution empowering users to make their own choices; (iii) The new profession of the psychotechnologist, who explores user's needs by seeking a proper assistive solution, leading the multidisciplinary team to observe critical issues and problems. Through the foundation of the Position Paper 2012, the 1995 HEART study, the Matching Person and Technology model, the ICF framework, and the pillars of the ATA process, this paper sets forth a concept and approach that emphasise the personal factors of the individual consumer and UX as key to positively impacting a successful outcome and AT solution.
Date Issued
2014-08-05
Date Acceptance
2014-07-09
Citation
Technology and disability, 2014, 26 (1), pp.27-38
ISSN
1878-643X
Publisher
IOS Press
Start Page
27
End Page
38
Journal / Book Title
Technology and disability
Volume
26
Issue
1
Copyright Statement
© 2014 – IOS Press and the authors. All rights reserved
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2014-07-09