Implementation of new technology for persons with mental retardation and the importance of staff education.

Abstract

Few studies have been conducted with focus on implementation of assistive technology for persons with mental retardation at day centres. This study elucidates some of the factors affecting the implementation and also reveals the results from an empirical survey on education and attitudes towards usage of new technology by day centre staff. The importance of staff education on mental retardation, assistive technology, adaptation of devices and methods for training is stressed.

• Authors: J Brodin
• Journal: International journal of rehabilitation research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Rehabilitationsforschung. Revue internationale de recherches de readaptation (Int J Rehabil Res) Vol. 21 Issue 2 Pg. 155-68 (Jun 1998) ISSN: 0342-5282 [Print] England
• PMID: 9924678 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Topics

• Adult
• Communication Aids for Disabled
• Curriculum
• Day Care, Medical
• Education of Intellectually Disabled
• Female
• Humans
• Inservice Training
• Intellectual Disability (rehabilitation)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Self-Help Devices