Users’ Satisfaction with Assistive Devices in South Korea

Users’ Satisfaction with Assistive Devices in South Korea

[Purpose] The objective of this study was to determine users' satisfaction with assistive devices, and their serviceability and effectiveness. [Methods] A random sample of 138 users participated in this study. The Korean-Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology 2.0 and an additional questionnaire were used for data collection. Data were analyzed by using descriptive stat...

Empowerment of Medical Toxicology in South Korea

In a recent issue of the Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology (APJMT), the importance of empowering medical toxicology in the Asia Pacific Region has been discussed. In the editorial by Dr. Afshari, it has been stated that national societies of medical toxicology are important infrastructure for the development of medical toxicology, and the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology ...

Malawian prosthetic and orthotic users' mobility and satisfaction with their lower limb assistive device.

OBJECTIVE To investigate patients' mobility and satisfaction with their lower limb prosthetic or orthotic device and related service delivery in Malawi and to compare groups of patients regarding type and level of device and demographics. METHODS Questionnaires were used to collect self-report data from 83 patients. RESULTS Ninety percent of prostheses or orthoses were in use by patients, b...

Computer-related assistive technology: satisfaction and experiences among users with disabilities.

Many people with disabilities use assistive technology devices (ATDs) for computer access. The specific focus of this exploratory study was (a) to assess the experiences, opinions, and satisfaction levels of 24 individuals with disabilities using computer-related ATDs; (b) to investigate their awareness of health risk factors related to computer usage; and (c) to examine the psychosocial impact...

Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive