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Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Translated Title

認知障礙成人之代償性輔助科技

Abstract

People with cognitive disabilities often face difficulties when performing various activities in their daily lives. Although today's compensatory assistive technology (AT) can reduce the impact of such difficulties and enhance the quality of life in this population, universal guidelines for the appropriate application of cognitive AT have not been developed. The present study reviewarticleed and integrated information regarding models, assessments, selections, needs, and other relevant evidence. This paper presents a discussion of the limitations of current methods, and suggests novel approaches for the successful application of compensatory cognitive AT. The rehabilitative/compensatory model, the human activity assistive technology model, and the matching person and technology model introduced in this study place considerable emphasis on client needs in the application of AT, as well as the importance of person-task-environment fit in relation to AT design. However, confluence between these models and clinical guidelines for prescribing AT services could not be established because no current model can provide adequate guidance specifically in the use of cognitive AT. Moreover, customized products in the market frequently do not meet the individualized needs of clients with reduced cognitive functions. Thus, evident shortcomings exist in the tools available to clinicians for the matching of AT products with cognitive dysfunction clients through the use of theoretical models. In summary, we recognize the need for a comprehensive disability-oriented AT model that is based on concrete principles for clients' specific cognitive disabilities, and suggest that such a model should be developed in the near future.

Language

Traditional Chinese

First Page

197

Last Page

210

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