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Disabil Rehabil
December 2024
Rehabilitation Research Group, Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.
Purpose: As the global population aged 60+ grows, ensuring mobility and independence for older adults is a critical public health goal. This paper examines barriers to life-space mobility in older adults and explores wearable lower limb exoskeletons (LLEs) and green exercise as innovative solutions.
Methods: Literature search and interdisciplinary expert input were utilized.
Geriatr Nurs
November 2024
Community Health Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Jouf University, Sakak, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address:
This phenomenological study explored the perspectives of geriatric nurses on the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in elderly care. Thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with 17 nurses revealed perceived benefits, challenges, ethical considerations, and practical implications. Participants acknowledged AI's potential for improving diagnostic accuracy, personalized care, continuous monitoring, and data pattern insights.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJMIR Hum Factors
November 2024
Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HETSL | HES-SO), Lausanne, Switzerland.
Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol
October 2024
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, India.
As technologies continue to advance, designing wearable exoskeletons that are comfortable, safe, reliable, and engaging for users is an arduous task. The integration of HCD principles in exoskeleton development significantly contributes to ensuring that the product meets the needs and preferences of users. This study systematically reviews the application of human-centred design (HCD) principles in the development of wearable exoskeletons.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Pediatr Psychol
January 2025
Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States.
Objective: This study aims to describe the experience of implementing a psychosocial distress screening system for children with serious or chronic medical conditions.
Methods: Achieving RoutIne Screening for Emotional health (ARISE) was developed to systematically evaluate psychosocial distress in children with serious medical or chronic medical illnesses, by integrating patient-reported outcome measures (PROM) into care delivery. ARISE was developed using a user-centered approach with extensive input from patients, families, and healthcare professionals to overcome barriers to routine PROM collection and integration into care as usual.
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