Barriers and Facilitators to Uptake of Assistive Technologies

Summary of a Literature Exploration

Assistive Technology“Assistive Technology (AT) is an umbrella term indicating any product or

technology-based service that enables people of all ages with activity limitations in their daily life, education, work or leisure” (www.aaate.net)

Assistive Technology

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The Current PictureTELEHEALTH EDUCATION

AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) TELECARE

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AimTELEHEALTH EDUCATION

AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication)

TELECARE

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MethodSCOPING LITERATURE REVIEW DISCUSSING IDEAS

THEMES

Stigma & Awareness

USERS PROFESSIONALS

EXAMPLE: TELECARE

Competency & Confidence

USERS PROFESSIONALS

EXAMPLE: EDUCATION

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User Involvement

EXAMPLE: EDUCATION

Functionality & Design

USERS PROFESSIONALS

EXAMPLE: AAC

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Timely Access

EXAMPLE: TELECARE

Technical Support

USERS PROFESSIONALS

EXAMPLE: TELEHEALTH

Solutions?

REDUCE STIGMA

IMPROVE COMPETENCY & CONFIDENCE

INVOLVE USERS IN DEVELEOPMENT & USE

IMPROVE FUNCTIONALITY & DESIGN

PROVIDE TIMELY ACCESS

PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT

IMPROVE AWARENESSENHANCED OUTCOMES?

BETTER EXPERIENCE FOR USERS & PROVIDERS?

SMOOTHER TRANSITION BETWEEN PHASES OF LIFE?

BETTER USE OF RESOURCES?

ConclusionsAlthough there are no simple answers, the first

step is to…

STOP WORKING IN SILOS!

Where Next?...

Acknowledgements

Thank you for listening!

Claire Bentley and Peter Cudd were supported by the Telehealth and Technology Theme of the NIHR CLAHRC Yorkshire and Humber www.clahrc-yh.nihr.uk