Journal of Assistive Technologies: Volume 3 Issue 4
Table of contents
An evaluation of the use of a computer game in improving the choice reaction time of adults with intellectual disabilities
P Standen, Nicola Anderton, Raj Karsandas, Steve Battersby, David BrownAn increasing body of work explores the effects of computer software on cognition but little focuses on people with intellectual disabilities (learning disabilities). To test…
Measuring the ‘success’ of telehealth interventions
Simon BrownsellDespite substantial investment over recent years in telehealth there appears to be little consensus regarding what a successful implementation should achieve. However, defining…
The development of a multimedia and virtual reality aid to the self‐regulation of driving in older individuals
Paul Penn, David Rose, Anthony LeadbetterAppropriate self‐regulation of exposure to driving in view of age‐related declines in driving ability is a significant problem for older individuals in the UK, as programmes…
The use of telecare and community equipment to improve joint working across health and social care
Kevin Doughty, Chris SteeleTelecare services have evolved from community alarm systems into sophisticated methods of supporting the health and well‐being of many vulnerable groups. Their potential for…
The role of telecare in the protection of individuals from domestic violence
Kevin Doughty, Joanna ClarkDomestic violence is a threat to the well‐being of many families in the UK, and a great burden on health, social care and police resources. Its management requires swift action…