Journal of Assistive Technologies: Volume 6 Issue 3

Evaluating user experiences in rehabilitation games

M.D.J. McNeill, D.K. Charles, J.W. Burke, J.H. Crosbie, S.M. McDonough

Computer‐based systems for motor function rehabilitation have been around for more than a decade, with work done to help recovery of function in the lower limb (ankle, leg) as…

Can iDevices help teaching assistants support pupils with ASD?

Rachel Tunney, Maeve Ryan

Pupils with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) face many challenges to achieving their educational potential, including difficulties with social interaction, communication…

Impact and economic assessment of assistive technology in care homes in Norfolk, UK

Saleh Al‐Oraibi, Ric Fordham, Rod Lambert

The purpose of this paper is to examine whether new installed assistive technology (AT) systems in care homes for elderly residents, reduced the number of falls and demands for…

Fall detectors: a review of the literature

Gillian Ward, Nikki Holliday, Simon Fielden, Sue Williams

The aim of this review is to explore recent literature regarding the development of fall detector technology as part of a service evaluation on the use of fall detectors across…

Low cost connected healthcare systems in developing countries

Kevin Doughty

The purpose of this paper is to describe the successful implementation of low cost connected healthcare technologies in developing countries.

An inclusive approach to develop web TV applications

Pradipta Biswas

This paper aims to present a brief overview of the European “Gentle User Interfaces for Elderly People” (GUIDE) project, which is creating a software framework and design tools…

Editorial

Chris Abbott