Judge, S. orcid.org/0000-0001-5119-8094, Nasr, N. and Hawley, M. orcid.org/0000-0002-2349-4491 (2017) A User-Centred Approach Exploring the Potential of a Novel EMG Switch for Control of Assistive Technology. In: Cudd, P. and de Witte, L., (eds.) Harnessing the Power of Technology to Improve Lives. IOS Press , pp. 381-384.
Abstract
This study examines the potential application of an EMG technology as an assistive control method for individuals with severe physical disabilities. The usability and acceptability of a prototype EMG switch was evaluated with health care professionals, researchers and end users using participatory approaches.
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Item Type: | Book Section |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2018 IOS Press. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Harnessing the Power of Technology to Improve Lives. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. The final publication is available at IOS Press through https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-798-6-381 |
Keywords: | EMG switch; User-centred design; assistive technology; usability |
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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 |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number INNOVATE UK (TSB) UNSPECIFIED |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 09 Feb 2018 13:10 |
Last Modified: | 20 Feb 2018 10:57 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-798-6-381 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | IOS Press |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.3233/978-1-61499-798-6-381 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:127269 |