Toward a Comprehensive Evaluation of the Impact of Electronic Aids to Daily Living: Evaluation of Consumer Satisfaction

Stickel, M. S.; Ryan, S.; Rigby, P. J.; Jutai, J. W.: Toward a Comprehensive Evaluation of the Impact of Electronic Aids to Daily Living: Evaluation of Consumer Satisfaction. I: Disability and Rehablilitation, 2002(24(1-3)), s. 115-125.Language: Engelsk

Summary: The purpose of this study was to explore consumer satisfaction with EADLs and investigate the value that people with degenerative neuromuscular conditions place on these technologies. Method: Interviews were conducted with 40 EADL users and non-users to compare their views about these devices and their daily life experiences. Users were interviewed twice, six months apart, to establish the stability of their views and experiences with EADLs. The Functional Independence Measure (FIM TM instrument), the personal profile and Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology (QUEST) were administered to determine functional levels of participants, gather personal data pertinent to the study of device utility and explore user satisfaction with EADLs. Results: Results suggest that overall consumers were quite satisfied with their EADLs and that this was relatively stable over time. However, some consumers expressed concerns regarding the cost of these technologies and their associated services. Both users and non-users rated EADLs similarly in relation to relative degree of importance ascribed to them. Conclusions: Combining the QUEST with outcome measurement tools that explore other important dimensions such as the effect on quality of life and psychosocial impact will help service providers to justify the costs associated with the prescription of sophisticated, costly assistive devices such as EADLs.

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