A5093095798- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Context-Aware Activity Recognition Systems
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Language Development and Disorders
University of Southern California
2024
Keck Hospital of USC
2023
Individuals with cognitive-communication disorders (CCDs) due to neurological conditions, such as traumatic brain injury and aphasia, experience difficulties in communication cognition that impact their ability perform activities of daily living, or ADLs (e.g., self-care, meal preparation, scheduling). Voice assistive technology (VAT) can support the independent performance ADLs; however, there are limited VAT training programs teach individuals CCDs how properly implement use for ADLs. The...
Due to challenges in communication and cognition (e.g., attention, memory, organization, etc.), individuals with cognitive-communication needs (CCNs) experience difficulties performing activities of daily living, or ADLs self-care, meal preparation, managing different routines appointments). Voice-assisted technology (VAT) has been shown support these for ADLs; however, there are limited clinician-guided VAT training programs available CCNs use ADLs. This study aims design implement a 6-week...