Characteristics and psychosocial impact of assistive technology use among adults with tetraplegia
We identified demographic and injury-related characteristics of AT users with tetraplegia. AT use was associated with greater fine motor functional ability but no other psychosocial outcomes, while using multiple devices was associated with greater adaptability.
Authors
- Angela Philippus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7427-8660)
- Martin Kilbane
- Kimberley R. Monden (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5207-0452)
- Benjamin Langworthy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6735-3853)
- Michael Tschida
- Jillian Arkoff
Institutions
- University of Minnesota (US)
- VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System (US)
- University of Minnesota Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology
- Published
- 2025-05-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2025.2506138
- Primary Topic
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- U.S. Department of Defense