Barriers and Facilitators to Community Mobility for Assistive Technology Users

Author

Layton, Natasha

Source

Rehabilitation Research and Practice

Issue

Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2012-09-13

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

9

Main Subjects

Medicine

Abstract EN

Mobility is frequently described in terms of individual body function and structures however contemporary views of disability also recognise the role of environment in creating disability.

Aim.

To identify consumer perspectives regarding barriers and facilitators to optimal mobility for a heterogeneous population of impaired Victorians who use assistive technology in their daily lives.

Method.

An accessible survey investigated the impact of supports or facilitators upon actual and desired life outcomes and health-related quality of life, from 100 AT users in Victoria, Australia.

This paper reports upon data pertaining to community mobility.

Results.

A range of barriers and enablers to community mobility were identified including access to AT devices, environmental interventions, public transport, and inclusive community environs.

Substantial levels of unmet need result in limited personal mobility and community participation.

Outcomes fall short of many principles enshrined in current policy and human rights frameworks.

Conclusion.

AT devices as well as accessible and inclusive home and community environs are essential to maximizing mobility for many.

Given the impact of the environment upon the capacity of individuals to realise community mobility, this raises the question as to whether rehabilitation practitioners, as well as prescribing AT devices, should work to build accessible communities via systemic advocacy.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Layton, Natasha. 2012. Barriers and Facilitators to Community Mobility for Assistive Technology Users. Rehabilitation Research and Practice،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

Layton, Natasha. Barriers and Facilitators to Community Mobility for Assistive Technology Users. Rehabilitation Research and Practice No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472854

American Medical Association (AMA)

Layton, Natasha. Barriers and Facilitators to Community Mobility for Assistive Technology Users. Rehabilitation Research and Practice. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472854

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-472854