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KMID : 1001720130230030027
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Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
2013 Volume.23 No. 3 p.27 ~ p.40
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A Survey of Actual Use of Assistive Technology Devices for the Workers with Disability
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Yeum Hee-Young
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Abstract
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This study was conducted to propose a direction for the improvement of the assistive technology device support service and system for the future by investigating and analyzing the current use of assistive technology devices by employees with disabilities. From January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2012 the study conducted a survey aimed at 635 employees with disabilities who were supported with assistive technology devices by the Korea Employment Agency for the Disabled. The analyzed results are as follows.
The use rate of assistive engineering devices by employees with disabilities was 83.6%. It was discovered that on average they used those devices for 6.08 hours a day for 5.14 days a week. Although the subjects used many more assistive engineering devices compared with their needs, in comparison with their expectations during application for support, they used fewer devices than expected. Also it was found that there was a difference in the degree of use according to occupation type and the number of full-time employees. Also the main reason they did not use assistive technology devices was that they did not need assistive technology devices or felt uncomfortable in their use. Regarding the starting period of non-use, it was mostly within one month after support.
Consequently, in order for employees with disabilities to use effectively assistive technology devices in the future, it is necessary to offer accurate and diverse types of information to users during early support. Also it is necessary to enable them to be supported with appropriate assistive technology devices for each individual through a more thorough and professional counseling and assessment service. Also there is a need for additional warranty services such as the repair and re-assessment of assistive technology devices and the change of devices through consistent monitoring of the conditions of assistive technology devices and use situations after support.
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KEYWORD
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actual use, assistive technology device, workers with disability
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