Sex-specific impact of early-life adversity on chronic pain: a large population-based study in Japan by Yamada K, Matsudaira K, Tanaka E, Oka H, Katsuhira J, Iso H

“…Keiko Yamada,1,2 Ko Matsudaira,3,4 Eizaburo Tanaka,1,5 Hiroyuki Oka,3 Junji Katsuhira,3,6 Hiroyasu Iso1 1Public Health, Department of Social Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, 2Center for Pain Management, Osaka University Hospital, Suita, Osaka, 3Department of Medical Research and Management for Musculoskeletal Pain, 22nd Century Medical and Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, 4Japan Labour Health & Welfare Organization, Tokyo, 5Hyogo Institute for Traumatic Stress, Kobe, 6Department of Prosthetics & Orthotics and Assistive Technology, Faculty of Medical Technology, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, Niigata, Japan Background: Responses to early-life adversity may differ by sex. …”
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Robotic arm training in neurorehabilitation enhanced by augmented reality – a usability and feasibility study by Alexandra Charlotte de Crignis, Salome-Thamar Ruhnau, Matthias Hösl, Jérémy Lefint, Tamara Amberger, Jürgen Dressnandt, Hans Brunner, Friedemann Müller

“…Patients used standardized questionnaires for evaluating usability and comfort (Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive technology [QUEST]), workload (Raw Task Load Index [RTLX]) and a questionnaire for rating visual perception of the gaming scenario. …”
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Increased serum levels of advanced glycation end products are negatively associated with relative muscle strength in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Tsung-Hui Wu, Shiow-Chwen Tsai, Hsuan-Wei Lin, Chiao-Nan Chen, Chii-Min Hwu

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Accessibility of Massive Open Online Courses in Computer Sciences and Programming for Persons with Disabilities by E. A. Kosova, A S. Gapon, K. I. Redkokosh

“…The most common mistakes are: lack of lecture notes that are equivalent to video; incorrect wording of hyperlinks; lack of software-defined structure of the documents; the use of fragments in the content unreadable by the screen reader. Assistive technology almost always reproduces the code with errors and gaps, and embedded compilers have impaired access to the visual interface and feedback.Conclusion. …”
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The multi-grip and standard myoelectric hand prosthesis compared: does the multi-grip hand live up to its promise? by Nienke Kerver, Verena Schuurmans, Corry K. van der Sluis, Raoul M. Bongers

“…SHP users (N = 19, 68.4% male, mean age = 58.1 years) and MHP users completed questionnaires/scales (i.e., Orthotics and Prosthetics Users’ Survey—The Upper Extremity Functional Status Survey /OPUS–UEFS, Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scales for upper extremity/TAPES-Upper, Research and Development-36/RAND-36, EQ-5D-5L, visual analogue scale/VAS, the Dutch version of the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive technology/D-Quest, patient-reported outcome measure to assess the preferred usage features of upper limb prostheses/PUF-ULP) to compare user experiences and quality of life in the ICF-categories ‘Activities’, ‘Participation’, and ‘Environmental Factors’ (between-group comparisons). …”
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Making Digital Payments Accessible Beyond Sight: A Usability Study of UPI-Based Smartphone Applications by Simerneet Singh, Nishtha Jatana, Sukriti Sehgal, Rakshita Anand, B. Arunkumar, Janjhyam Venkata Naga Ramesh

“…The digital era has brought significant advancements in technology to such an extent that it has transformed people’s life. Assistive technology makes it possible to undergo tasks that are otherwise difficult for people who are differently-abled. …”
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Preliminary effectiveness of 3D-printed orthoses in chronic hand conditions: study protocol for a non-randomised interventional feasibility study by Frans Nollet, Merel-Anne Brehm, Tanja Oud, Jana Tuijtelaars, Hans Bogaards

“…Secondary outcomes include general hand function (MHQ-DLV), satisfaction with the orthosis (Dutch Client Satisfaction with Device; Dutch version of the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology), usability (in-house questionnaire) and quality of life (EuroQoL 5-Dimension 5-Level). …”
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ANÁLISE DA CORRELAÇÃO ENTRE INDEPENDÊNCIA FUNCIONAL E SATISFAÇÃO COM A TECNOLOGIA ASSISTIVA EM PESSOAS COM LESÃO MEDULAR by Rogério Assunção Tannús, Eduarda da Rocha Ordones, Débora Mikaelly Calaça da Silva Guerra, Juliane Leite Orcino, Rozany Cristina de Souza Melo, Antonio Márcio Teodoro Cordeiro Silva, Rogério José de Almeida

“…Para coleta de dados foram utilizados um questionário sociodemográfico, e as escalas Spinal Cord Independence Measure-Self Reported Version (brSCIM-SR) e o Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST.2.0) que permitiram a investigação. …”
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A Machine Learning-Based Initial Difficulty Level Adjustment Method for Balance Exercise on a Trunk Rehabilitation Robot by Hosu Lee, Yunho Choi, Amre Eizad, Won-Kyung Song, Kyung-Joong Kim, Jungwon Yoon

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Long-term effect of the absence of a companion robot on older adults: A preliminary pilot study by Ryuji Yamazaki, Shuichi Nishio, Yuma Nagata, Yuto Satake, Maki Suzuki, Hideki Kanemoto, Miyae Yamakawa, David Figueroa, Hiroshi Ishiguro, Hiroshi Ishiguro, Manabu Ikeda

“…Robotic assistive technology for frail older adults has drawn attention, along with raising ethical concerns. …”
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Multidimensional Assessment of Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: Development and Structure Validation of a Self-Assessment Questionnaire by Luanne Cardoso Mendes, Isabela Alves Marques, Camille Marques Alves, Marcus Fraga Vieira, Edgard Afonso Lamounier Júnior, Adriano Alves Pereira, Eduardo Lázaro Martins Naves, Fábio Henrique Monteiro Oliveira, Guy Bourhis, Pierre Pino, Yann Morère, Adriano de Oliveira Andrade

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Control of a Wheelchair-Mounted 6DOF Assistive Robot With Chin and Finger Joysticks by Ivan Rulik, Md Samiul Haque Sunny, Javier Dario Sanjuan De Caro, Md Ishrak Islam Zarif, Brahim Brahmi, Sheikh Iqbal Ahamed, Katie Schultz, Inga Wang, Tony Leheng, Jason Peng Longxiang, Mohammad H. Rahman

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Effects of computer-aided rowing exercise systems on improving muscle strength and function in older adults with mild knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled clinical trial by Pei-Ling Lin, Lee-Fen Yu, Shu-Fen Kuo, Xin-Miao Wang, Liang-Hsuan Lu, Chueh-Ho Lin

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Hand rehabilitation based on the RobHand exoskeleton in stroke patients: A case series study by Patricio Barria, Matías Riquelme, Matías Riquelme, Hannah Reppich, Ana Cisnal, Juan-Carlos Fraile, Javier Pérez-Turiel, David Sierra, Rolando Aguilar, Asterio Andrade, Cristian Nuñez-Espinosa, Cristian Nuñez-Espinosa

“…An average score of 4 out of 5 was obtained on the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology 2.0 Scale. Users were very satisfied with the weight, comfort, and quality of professional services. …”
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Residual effects of combined vibratory and plantar stimulation while seated influences plantar pressure and spatiotemporal gait measures in individuals with Parkinson’s disease exh... by Warongporn Phuenpathom, Pattamon Panyakaew, Peerapon Vateekul, Decho Surangsrirat, Roongroj Bhidayasiri, Roongroj Bhidayasiri

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A study on algorithms and applications of eye gaze tracking by Liu, Yi

“…With the development of modern assistive technology, a number of eye-based typing systems have been proposed to help these physically challenged people to improve their communication ability, which is of tremendous benefit. …”
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Validating stroke-induced bilateral ankle coordination deficits using bilateral ankle measure relationship with motor functions in lower limbs by Jia-Lan Chang, Hung-Ju Chen, Po-Yin Chen, Li-Wei Chou, Chien-Hung Lai, Yueh-Hsun Lu, Shang-Lin Chiang, Chia-Huei Lin, Xin-Miao Wang, Chueh-Ho Lin

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Design and Evaluation of Personalized Services to Foster Active Aging: The Experience of Technology Pre-Validation in Italian Pilots by Letizia Lorusso, Miran Mosmondor, Andrej Grguric, Lara Toccafondi, Grazia D’Onofrio, Sergio Russo, Jure Lampe, Tarmo Pihl, Nicolas Mayer, Gianna Vignani, Isabelle Lesterpt, Lucie Vaamonde, Francesco Giuliani, Manuele Bonaccorsi, Carlo La Viola, Erika Rovini, Filippo Cavallo, Laura Fiorini

“…Eventually, future long-term trials with assistive technology should rely on motivated caregivers, be founded on a strong recruitment process, and should reassure older adults—especially the ones with low digital literacy—about the use of technology by proposing personalized training and mentoring, if necessary, to increase the trust.…”
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Physical pictures of rotation mechanisms of F1- and V1-ATPases: Leading roles of translational, configurational entropy of water by Satoshi Yasuda, Satoshi Yasuda, Satoshi Yasuda, Tomohiko Hayashi, Tomohiko Hayashi, Takeshi Murata, Takeshi Murata, Takeshi Murata, Masahiro Kinoshita, Masahiro Kinoshita, Masahiro Kinoshita

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Propostas de acessibilidade para a inclusão de pessoas com deficiências no ensino superior Accessibility proposals for the inclusion of people with disabilities in higher education... by Inajara Mills Siqueira, Carla da Silva Santana

“…The proposed actions show that the inclusion of people with disability in Institutions of Higher Education relates to everything involving the subject in his or her daily life and should be directed towards attitudes towards people with disabilities, to inclusion policies and acquisition of products and assistive technology.…”
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