Consumer-driven evaluation of assistive technology usage and perceived value in people with myositis in Australia.

Introduction: Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (known as 'myositis') are a group of rare sporadic inflammatory muscle disorders that significantly impact function and quality of life. There are no standardised approaches in the use of assistive technologies in myositis. This study was initiated to investigate current use and perceived value of assistive technology (AT) by people with myositis.