Usability of mechanical assistive technologies for performing activities involving the upper extremities in individuals with impairments: a systematic review.

Autor:	Atigossou OLG; School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada.; Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Quebec City, Canada., Demers MH; School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada.; Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Quebec City, Canada., Paquet MP; School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada.; Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Quebec City, Canada., Bradet-Levesque I; School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada.; Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Quebec City, Canada., Campeau-Lecours A; School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada.; Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Quebec City, Canada., Routhier F; School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada.; Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Quebec City, Canada., Flamand VH; School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada.; Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Quebec City, Canada.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology [Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol] 2024 Jun 12, pp. 1-20. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 12.
DOI:	10.1080/17483107.2024.2356833
Abstrakt:	Purpose: To conduct a systematic review on the impacts of using mechanical assistive devices on function, performance in activities and participation of persons with upper extremity impairments, and to synthesize the strengths and limitations of these devices. Method: Three independent reviewers conducted systematic searches of articles published between 2003 and 2023 in Compendex, Inspec, Embase, PubMed/Medline, IEEE Xplore, and Web of Science, as well as manual searches on the RESNA website for conference papers over the same period. The methodological quality of articles was appraised using the QualSyst tool. Results: From the 34 retained studies, 28 mechanical devices were identified and classified into two categories: (1) mobile arm supports (MASs) designed to perform multiple activities, and (2) devices used to assist with a specific activity of daily living (ADL). Overall, MASs helped users to perform manual activities in elevation and/or against gravity. Specific ADL devices allowed users to perform unique activities requiring fine motor skills such as opening a medicine container. Some of these devices have advantages like portability, adaptability, low cost, and ease of use. Limitations most often reported included interference or mobility restraints. Conclusion: This review synthesizes the impacts of mechanical devices on the three domains of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) for individuals with upper extremity impairments. Impacts regarding function and performance in activities were more often measured than participation. Future studies should include outcomes related to participation, as taking this aspect into account might favor successful continued use of assistive devices.
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