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Computational design tools for occupational therapists: a framework for integrating assistive technology design, customization, and prescription

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT: Providing effective assistive technologies is challenging due to misalignment with users’ needs, often leading to product abandonment. Occupational therapists play a key role in prescribing, adapting, and creating personalized ATs, yet technical and marketplace barriers complicate this work. Computational design tools can support OTs, yet no clear design guidelines currently exist. From four case studies, we identify six considerations: workflow integration, intuitive interfaces, real-time visualization, collaboration, customization, and safety, to guide OT-focused design tool development.

Source: Proceedings of the Design Society

DOI: 10.1017/pds.2026.10404

Authors: Leila Aflatoony, Siniša Kolarić

Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility

Subfield: Occupational Therapy

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

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