Methods for designing assistive devices extracted from 16 case studies in the literature
Tóm tắt
This paper studies existing design methods for designing assistive devices. Publications discussing how to select a design method when designing for disabled people are rare. However, designers do design for disabled people and researchers do publish these case-studies. The aim of this paper is to extract the underlying design methods from design cases. Sixteen case-studies presenting the design of assistive device have been analyzed. A table summarizes the design methods identified in the case-studies. Unusual methods are described. Then, each method is discussed. Results show that user-Centred Design (UCD) tools are widely used for designing assistive device. UCD approach is expected to be helpful but evidences are lacking. Recently, some authors have adapted existing tools outside the disability world to use them in the context of design projects for disabled people (ABAB design, AD SWOT and AD TOWS and Fitts’ law). More investigations of these tools would be needed to be able to evaluate their benefits and weaknesses. In addition, tools coming from the rehabilitation field have been reused by designers (joint range and muscle force measure, and psycho-motor tests). Since, those tools were created initially to measure disabled people’s abilities, they seem totally relevant for designers in the disability field.
Tài liệu tham khảo
Thomann, G., Di Donato, A., Cordier, J., Thony, J.: Ergonomic adaptation of musical materials project: first experience feedbacks of a 2-year multidisciplinary human experience of mechanical engineering students. In: E&PDE’2008, Barcelone (2008)
Thomann, G., Museau, M., Rasoulifar, R., De Castro, D.: An educational perspective to integrate the handicap in the engineering program: case study. In: E&PDE’2009, Brighton (2009)
Orpwood R.D.: Design methodology for aids for the disabled. J. Med. Eng. Technol. 14(1), 2–10 (1990)
Allsop M.J., Holt R.J., Levesley M.C., Bhakta B.: The engagement of children with disabilities in health-related technology design processes: identifying methodology. Disabil. Rehabil. Assist. Technol. 5(1), 1–13 (2010)
Biihler C.: Approach to the analysis of user requirements in assistive technology. Int. J. Ind. Ergon. 17(2), 187–192 (1996)
Newell, A.F., Gregor, P.: Design for older and disabled people—where dowe go from here? In: ACM Conference on Universal Usability’2003. Vancouver, Canada (2003)
Chan C.C.H., Wong A.W.K., Lee T.M.C., Chi I.: Modified automatic teller machine prototype for older adults: a case study of participative approach to inclusive design. Appl. Ergon. 40(2), 151–160 (2009)
Desmet, P., Dijkhuis, E.: A wheelchair can be fun: a case of emotion driven design. In: DPPI ‘03, Pittsburgh (2003). doi:10.1145/782896.782903
Hengeveld, B., Voort, R., Hummels, C., De Moor, J., Van Balkom, H., Overbeeke, K., Van der Helm, A.: The development of linguabytes: an interactive tangible play and learning system to stimulate the language development of toddlers with multiple disabilities. Adv. Human Comput. Interact. (2008)
Fuhrer M.J., Jutai W., Scherer M.J., DeRuyter F.: A framework for the conceptual modelling of assistive technology device outcomes. Disabil. Rehabil. 25(22), 1243–1251 (2003)
[American] Assistive Technology Act of 2004, Public Law 108–364
Vredenburg, K., Mao, J.Y., Smith, P.W., Carey, T.: A survey of user-centered design practice. In: SIGCHI’2002, Minneapolis (2002)
Parés, N.: Promotion of creative activity in children with severe autism through visuals in an interactive multisensory environment. In: IDC ’05, New York (2005)
Lancioni G.E., Singh N.N., O’Reilly M.F., Oliva D.: Extending micro-switch-based programs for people with multiple disabilities: use of words and choice opportunities. Res. Develop. Disabil. 24(2), 139–148 (2003)
Lancioni G.E., Singh N.N., O’Reilly M.F., Oliva D., Scalini L., Vigo C.M., Groeneweg J.: Microswitch clusters to support responding and appropriate posture of students with multiple disabilities: three case evaluations. Disabil. Rehabil. 26(9), 501–505 (2004)
Lancioni G.E., O’Reilly M.F., Singh N.N., Oliva D., Coppa M.M., Montironi G.: A new microswitch to enable a boy with minimal motor behavior to control environmental stimulation with eye blinks. Behavior. Interv. 20(2), 147–153 (2005)
Lancioni G.E., Singh N.N., O’Reilly M.F., Sigafoos J., Oliva D., Costantini A., Gatto S., Marinelli V., Putzolu A.: An optic micro-switch for an eyelid response to foster environmental control in children with minimal motor behaviour. Develop. Neurorehabil. 9(1), 53–56 (2006)
Lancioni G.E., Singh N.N, O’Reilly M.F., Sigafoos J., Oliva D., Baccani S.: Enabling students with multiple disabilities to request and choose among environmental stimuli through microswitch and computer technology. Res. Develop. Disabil. 28(1), 50–58 (2007)
Lancioni G.E., O’Reilly M.F., Singh N.N., Sigafoos Oliva D., Severini L.: Enabling two persons with multiple disabilities to access environmental stimuli and ask for social contact through microswitches and a VOCA. Res. Develop. Disabil. 29(1), 21–28 (2008)
Lancioni G.E., Singh N.N., O’Reilly M.F., Sigafoos J., Didden R., Oliva D.: Two boys with multiple disabilities increasing adaptive responding and curbing dystonic/spastic behaviour via a microswitch-based program. Res. Develop. Disabil. 30(2), 378–385 (2009)
Pearlman J., Cooper R., Chhabra , Jefferds A.: Design, development and testing of a low-cost electric powered wheelchair for India. Disabil. Rehabil. Assist. Technol. 4(1), 42–57 (2009)
Shih C.H., Shih C.T.: A new movement detector to enable people with multiple disabilities to control environmental stimulation with hand swing through a commercial mouse. Res. Develop. Disabil. 30(6), 1196–1202 (2009)
Ma M.Y., Wu F.G., Chang R.H.: A new design approach of user-centered design on a personal assistive bathing device for hemiplegia. Disabil. Rehabil. 29(14), 1077–1089 (2007)
Wu F.G., Ma M.Y., Chang R.H.: A new user-centered design approach: a hair washing assistive device design for users with shoulder mobility restriction. Appl. Ergon. 40(5), 878–886 (2009)
Lepicard, G., Vella, F., Vigouroux, N., Rigolleau, B., Chautard, D., Pucheu, E.: The virtual paddle: an universal interaction for accessible video games. Univ. Access Human Comput. Interact. Appl. Serv. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-73283-9_74
ISO 13407 Human-centred design processes for interactive systems
Abras, C., Maloney-Krichmar, D., Preece, J. (2004) User-centered design. In: Bainbridge, W. (ed.) Encyclopedia of human–computer interaction. Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks (in press)
Rosenbaum, S., Rohn, A., Humburg, J.: A toolkit for strategic usability: results from workshops, panels, and surveys. In: SIGCHI’2000, The Hague (2000)
Cook A., Polgar J.: Assistive technologies, principles and practice, 2nd edn. Mosby, Philadelphia (PA) (2002)
Barlow D.H., Hayes S.C.: Alternating treatments design: one strategy for comparing the effects of two treatments in a single subject. J. Appl. Behav. 12(2), 199–210 (1979)
Logan K.R., Gas t D.L.: Conducting preference assessments and reinforcer testing for individuals with profound multiple disabilities: issues and procedures. Exceptionality 9(3), 123–134 (2001)
Saunders M.D., Smagner J.M., Saunders R.R.: Improving methodological and technological analyses of adaptive switch use of individuals with profound multiple impairments. Behav. Interv. 18(4), 227–243 (2003)
Dyson, R.G.: Strategic development and SWOT analysis at the University of Warwick. Eur. J. Oper. Res. (2004). doi:10.1016/S0377-2217(03)00062-6
Balamuralikrishna, R., Dugger, J.C.: Swot analysis a management tool for initiating new programs in vocational schools. Vocat. Tech. Educ. 12(2) (1999)
Schmidt, W.P., Morel, S., Ruhland, K., Krinke, S., Kunne, B.: Feasibility of a globally harmonised Environmentally Friendly Vehicle concept. Int. J. Veh. Design (2010). doi:10.1504/IJVD.2010.032980
Chambost V., Eamer R., Stuart P.R.: Systematic methodology for identifying promising forest biorefinery products. Pulp Paper Can. 108, 6 (2007)
Fitts P.M.: The information capacity of the human motor system in controlling the amplitude of movement. J. Exp. Psychol. 47(6), 381–391 (1954)
Card S.K., English W.E., Burr B.J.: Evaluation of mouse, rare-controlled isometric joystick, step keys, and text keys for text selection on a CRT. Ergonomics 21(8), 1–613 (1978)
Frey D.D., Dym C.L.: Validation of design methods: lessons from medicine. Res. Eng. Design 17(1), 45–57 (2006)
Martin J., Murphy E.A., Crowe J.A., Norris B.: Capturing user requirements in medical device development: the role of ergonomics. Physiol. Meas. 27(8), 49–62 (2006)
Guha, M.L., Druin, A., Fails, J.A.: Designing with and for children with special needs: an inclusionary model. In: IDC’2008, Chicago (2008)
Soares M.M.: Ergonomics and design: a user-centred design method. J. Ergon. Soc. S. Afr. 17(2), 31–41 (2005)
Poulson, D., Ashby, M., Richardson, S. (eds.): USERfit: a practical handbook on user-centred design for rehabilitation and assistive technology. HUSAT Research Institute for the European Commission, Loughborough (1996)
Bradtmiller, B.: Anthropometry for persons with disabilities: needs in the twenty-first century. In: RESNA’2000, Orlando (2000)
Fermanian J.: Validation of assessment scales in physical medicine and rehabilitation: how are psychometric properties determined?. Annales de Réadaptation et de Médecine Physique 48(6), 281–287 (2005)
Lancioni G.E., O’Reilly M.F., Basili G.: Use of microswitches and speech output systems with people with severe/profound intellectual or multiple disabilities: a literature review. Res. Develop. Disabil. 22(1), 21–40 (2001)
Sullivan M., Lewis M.: Contingency, means-end skills, and the use of technology in infant intervention. Infants Young Child. 5(4), 58–77 (1993)
Dewson M.R.J., Whiteley J.H.: Sensory reinforcement of head turning with nonambulatory, profoundly mentally retarded persons. Res. Develop. Disabil. 8(3), 413–426 (1987)
Ivancic M.T., Bailey J.S.: Current limits to reinforcement identification for some persons with profound multiple disabilities. Res. Develop. Disabil. 17(1), 77–92 (1996)
Lancioni G.E., O’Reilly M.F., Basili G.: Use of microswitches and speech output systems with people with severe/profound intellectual or multiple disabilities: a literature review. Res. Develop. Disabil. 22, 21–40 (2001)
Radwin R.G., Vanderheiden G.C., Lin M.L.: A method for evaluating head-controlled computer input devices using Fitts’ Law. J. Human Factors Ergon. Soc. 32(4), 423–438 (1990)
Miniotas, D.: Application of Fitts’ law to eye gaze interaction. In: CHI EA ’00 CHI ’00 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems. ACM, New York (2000). doi:10.1145/633292.633496
Smits-Engelsman B.C., Rameckers E.A., Duysens J.: Children with congenital spastic hemiplegia obey Fitts’ law in a visually guided tapping task. Exp. Brain Res. 177(4), 431–440 (2007)
Gump A., Legare M., Hunt D.L.: Application of Fitts’ law to individuals with cerebral palsy. Percept Mot Skills 94(3), 883–895 (2002)
Bravo P.E., Legare M., Cook A.M., Hussey S.: A study of the application of Fitts’ law to selected cerebral palsied adults. Percept Mot Skills 77(3), 1107–1117 (1993)
Vella, F., Vigouroux, N., Gorce, P.: 2009) ’Fitts’s law interpretation as ergonomic metrics for motor impaired users’. Comput. Meth. Biomech. Biomed. Eng. doi:10.1080/10255840903097871
Allsop, M.J.: Involving children in the design of healthcare technology. PhD Thesis, University of Leeds (2010)
Hobson D.A., Molenbroek J.F.M.: Anthropometry and design for the disabled: experiences with seating design for the cerebral palsy population. Appl. Ergon. 21(1), 43–54 (1990)
Brown R., Rogers N., Ward J., Wright D., Jeffries G.: The application of an anthropometric database of elderly and disabled people. Biomed. Sci. Instrum. 31, 9–235 (1995)