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ArticleJMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies2022

Understanding the Technology Acceptance and Usability of a New Device for Hand Therapy: Qualitative Descriptive Study.

Adriana M Rios Rincon, Christine Guptill, Juan David Guevara Salamanca, Yilina Liubaoerjijin, Mathieu Figeys, Geoff Gregson, Antonio Miguel-Cruz

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Article in JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Adriana M Rios Rincon *Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9018-9761
Christine Guptill *Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculté des Sciences de la Santé, Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5080-2672
Juan David Guevara SalamancaDepartment of Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3663-5281
Yilina Liubaoerjijin *Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8782-2186
Mathieu Figeys *Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7101-689X
Geoff GregsonDepartment Glenrose Rehabilitation Research, Innovation & Technology, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Edmonton, AB, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0481-2036
Antonio Miguel-Cruz *Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1618-8733
University of Alberta · CAGlenrose Rehabilitation Hospital · CAUniversity of Ottawa · CA

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundUpper extremity function plays a critical role in completing activities of daily living, employment, and participating in recreational activities. The FEPSim device is a medical device for hand and wrist rehabilitation that can be adjusted according to the patient's requirements in rehabilitation. Furthermore, the FEPSim can be used to assess the patient's strength and range of motion of the forearm, wrist, and hand. At present, the acceptance and usability of the FEPSim have not been tested in a clinical setting, with limited perspectives from rehabilitation-providing clinicians.

objectiveThis study aims to understand the factors related to the acceptance and usability of the FEPSim device. Upper limb disorders are prevalent across populations. The impact of upper limb disorders, both acute and chronic, puts a significant burden on the Canadian health care system.

methodsA qualitative descriptive study was conducted that involved face-to-face semistructured interviews with hand therapists from hand therapy services who used the FEPSim device. We used purposive sampling to recruit 10 participants over a period of 14 months. Semistructured interview questions (topic-guided) examined the technology acceptance and usability of the FEPSim device.

resultsWe found 6 factors to be critical aspects of the acceptance and usability of the FEPSim device. These factors were (1) useful for therapy, (2) effortlessness, (3) environmental conditions, (4) internal encouragement, (5) technological aesthetics, and (6) use.

conclusionsThe FEPSim device was widely accepted by the therapists. The use of the FEPSim device is a feasible alternative for supporting hand therapy.

trial registrationISRCTN Registry ISRCTN13656014; https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN13656014.

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chronic disorderhand therapy, rehabilitation, disabilityhealth care systemlimb disordermedical devicetechnology acceptanceusability

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PMID36355405
PMCPMC9693666
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