Assessing the outcome of mobility assistive technology (OMAT) in daily living: results in an Italian sample.
Marina RamellaFrancesca BorgnisClaudia SalatinoMaurizio SaruggiaChiara FoliniRosa Maria ConvertiPublished in: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology (2024)
OMAT is a feasible protocol for assessing mobility APs in clinical settings, underscoring the importance of involving users in the prescription process and the need for comprehensive AT monitoring mechanisms. This approach could enhance AT service delivery, exceeding the current standards of the Italian-National-Health-Service.Implication for rehabilitationPersonalise assistive technology (AT) based on user needs for higher effectiveness.Include structured follow-up in rehabilitation for better AT outcomes.Enhance patient involvement in AT selection to improve use.Focus on AT's role in enhancing overall quality of life.Use validated tools for AT impact assessment and monitoring.