Discovering Provider Awareness of Mobility Assistive Technologies and Clinical Guidelines- A Comparative Analysis with Consumer Responses

dc.contributor.authorLee, Chang Dae
dc.contributor.authorPeterson, Sara
dc.contributor.authorJoseph, James
dc.contributor.authorMcKernan, Gina
dc.contributor.authorCooper, Rosemarie
dc.contributor.authorKoontz, Alicia M.
dc.contributor.authorDicianno, Brad E.
dc.contributor.authorCooper, Rory A.
dc.contributor.departmentOccupational Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-12T14:44:49Z
dc.date.available2024-11-12T14:44:49Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractObjective: This study aims to enhance the accessibility and quality of mobility-assistive technology by investigating and bridging knowledge gaps between mobility-assistive technology providers and consumers with ambulatory limitations. Design: A survey was conducted among mobility-assistive technology providers in the United States, consisting of sections on awareness, knowledge importance and desire, and knowledge sources. The responses were compared to data collected from consumers in a previous study. Results: A total of 144 mobility-assistive technology providers participated, with 60% having received academic or professional training in relevant fields. Analysis revealed significant knowledge gaps between providers and consumers, particularly in assistive technology assessment tools and knowledge sources. Moderate gaps were also observed in areas such as clinical practice guidelines, desired mobility-assistive technology information, and knowledge sources. However, the gaps in other areas were relatively small. Conclusions: This study highlights the knowledge gaps between mobility-assistive technology providers and consumers, hindering the optimal utilization and fulfillment of user needs. Providers possess valuable information that consumers may lack, positioning them as primary knowledge sources. Addressing these gaps through targeted interventions, improved communication channels, and enhanced education can enhance the utilization of mobility-assistive technology and improve outcomes for individuals with ambulatory limitations.
dc.eprint.versionAuthor's manuscript
dc.identifier.citationLee CD, Peterson S, Joseph J, et al. Discovering Provider Awareness of Mobility Assistive Technologies and Clinical Guidelines-A Comparative Analysis With Consumer Responses. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2024;103(10):911-917. doi:10.1097/PHM.0000000000002484
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1805/44517
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherWolters Kluwer
dc.relation.isversionof10.1097/PHM.0000000000002484
dc.relation.journalAmerican Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
dc.rightsPublisher Policy
dc.sourcePMC
dc.subjectDisabled persons
dc.subjectConsumer behavior
dc.subjectMobility limitation
dc.subjectSelf-help devices
dc.titleDiscovering Provider Awareness of Mobility Assistive Technologies and Clinical Guidelines- A Comparative Analysis with Consumer Responses
dc.typeArticle
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