Introducing ZORA to Children with Severe Physical Disabilities

R. van den Heuvel*, M. Lexis, L. de Witte

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Abstract

The aim of the present study was to explore the potential of a ZORA-robot based intervention in rehabilitation and special education for children with (severe) physical disabilities from the professionals perspective. The qualitative results of this study will be presented. Professionals indicated meaningful application possibilities for ZORA. Overall, ZORA was able to improve motivation, concentration, taking initiative and attention span. Three domains could be identified to be most promising for application of ZORA: (re) learning of movement skills, cognitive skills and communication/social interaction skills.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHARNESSING THE POWER OF TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE LIVES
PublisherIOS Press
Pages510-516
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781614997979
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Event14th Association-for-the-Advancement-of-Assistive-Technology-in-Europe Conference: Harnessing the Power of Technology to Improve Lives - University of Sheffield , Sheffield , United Kingdom
Duration: 11 Sept 201715 Sept 2017
https://aaate.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2016/02/AAATE_Flyer_2016.pdf

Publication series

SeriesStudies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume242
ISSN0926-9630

Conference

Conference14th Association-for-the-Advancement-of-Assistive-Technology-in-Europe Conference
Abbreviated titleAAATE
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CitySheffield
Period11/09/1715/09/17
Internet address

Keywords

  • robotics
  • children
  • physical disabilities
  • qualitative evaluation

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