Van Den Heuvel, R.J.F., Lexis, M.A.S., Janssens, R.M.L. et al. (2 more authors) (2017) Robots supporting play for children with physical disabilities: Exploring the potential of IROMEC. Technology and Disability, 29 (3). pp. 109-120. ISSN 1055-4181
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Play is essential for children's development. Children with severe physical disabilities often experience problems engaging in play. In rehabilitation and special education for children with physical disabilities play-like activities and play for play's sake are important. OBJECTIVE: The current study aimed at examining the possibilities of using the IROMEC robot in rehabilitation and special education for children with severe physical disabilities. METHODS: A mixed methods approach, using individual interviews, two rounds of focus group interviews, a questionnaire and a final session to reach consensus, was used to examine the match between the goals in therapy and special education and the IROMEC robot. RESULTS: The existing play scenarios of IROMEC have the potential to support play for children with severe physical disabilities, especially in the domains of movement functions, learning and applying knowledge, communication/interpersonal interactions and relationships, and play. CONCLUSIONS: The current study helped to build a body of evidence to the possibilities of the IROMEC robot. The results of this study can be used to further develop meaningful robotic play interventions for children with severe physical disabilities.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2017 IOS Press. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Technology and Disability. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | robot, play; children; physical disabilities; special education; rehabilitation |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Health and Related Research (Sheffield) > ScHARR - Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 26 Oct 2017 09:53 |
Last Modified: | 26 Oct 2017 09:53 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.3233/TAD-160166 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | IOS Press |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.3233/TAD-160166 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:123036 |