Publications by authors named "K A Ingraham"
Developmentally appropriate access to technology can support toddlers in learning and play. While touch screens are a popular interaction modality for children under the age of three, they may not be appropriate for all children or all tasks. We know comparatively little about how toddlers interact with joystick-based technology, and more fundamental research is required to understand joystick interactions at different ages and developmental stages.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAccess to powered mobility can support play and development for toddlers with disabilities. Using powered mobility in a standing posture has been theorized to support development of muscle coordination, balance, head and trunk stability, and transition to ambulation. The purpose of this study was to quantify and characterize joystick control, bodyweight support, and muscle activity while using the Permobil Explorer Mini in seated and supported standing postures.
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- Robots that closely interact with people, like exoskeletons and medical devices, are set to improve our lives significantly, but their design is challenging due to human complexity and unpredictable responses.
- A new strategy called human-in-the-loop optimization helps overcome these challenges by tailoring device features to enhance user performance based on specific needs and contexts.
- This approach not only improves human-robot collaboration in research but also presents opportunities for developing new optimization techniques, ultimately aiming to create devices that better the human experience.
Objectives: Mental health remains an unmet need among Chinese Americans. This study aims to identify specific needs and strategies that may address the needs.
Design: A total of 55 Chinese Americans consented and participated in online focus groups conducted in either Chinese or English using nominal group technique.
Study Background: The nursing profession is facing a multiplicity of stressors that have both predated and been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. The emotional and physical demands entailed in nursing predispose nurses to suboptimal mental health and burnout.
Purpose: This paper draws upon the narrative interviews of 53 Canadian nurses as part of a larger pan-Canadian, cross disciplinary study that examined the gendered experiences of mental health, leaves of absence, and return to work of 7 professions.