The impact of assistive living technology on perceived independence of people with a physical disability in executing daily activities: a systematic literature review.

ALT appears to impact perceived independence in many ways, exceeding merely the executional aspect of independence. Existing research is limited and quite one-sided. More large-scale studies are needed in order to inform care organisations how to implement ALT, especially considering societal developments and challenges impacting long-term care.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONPeople with a physical disability receiving long-term care experience that assistive living technology impacted their independence.Their independence is increased by making them feel enabled, secure, and less needy and increasing their choice and control, time alone, and participation.Most studies focused on the use of environmental control systems by people with spinal cord injury.More research is needed to evaluate long-term effects of diverse assistive living technologies used by people with a physical disability receiving long-term care.