Evaluating the Impact of Assistive Technologies on Individuals With Disabilities in Benin: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Study
BackgroundA significant proportion of individuals with disabilities in resource-limited countries require at least 1 assistive technology (AT) device to enhance their functioning and autonomy. However, there is limited evidence regarding the actual needs of AT users in these...
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BackgroundA significant proportion of individuals with disabilities in resource-limited countries require at least 1 assistive technology (AT) device to enhance their functioning and autonomy. However, there is limited evidence regarding the actual needs of AT users in these regions concerning the adequacy of ATs.
ObjectiveThis research aims to assess the effects of ATs on AT users in a resource-limited country.
MethodsA cross-sectional study will be conducted in Benin, a sub-Saharan African country, using a nonprobability sample of AT users. Participants will undergo evaluation using standardized tools to assess their psycho-affective status, satisfaction with ATs, perception of the functional effects of ATs, well-being, and quality of life. Additionally, a survey based on the World Health Organization's rATA (rapid assistive technology assessment) tool will be conducted to gather sociodemographic and other data concerning the use of ATs. The findings will be organized and discussed using the Consortium on Assistive Technology Outcomes Research taxonomy, focusing on aspects related to the effectiveness and social significance of ATs, as well as the subjective well-being of AT users.
ResultsThe process of identifying potential participants began in August 2024, and data collection is scheduled to start in January 2025 and continue for 12 months.
ConclusionsThis research will provide an overview of the effects induced by the use of ATs, as well as describe the profile of AT users in Benin. To our knowledge, this will be the first study to examine the impact of ATs in Benin. It will therefore make a significant contribution to the existing data on the use of ATs in sub-Saharan Africa.
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| spelling | doaj-art-dc63ec537f224cca95eb8d8c3d655cf82025-08-20T01:55:46ZengJMIR PublicationsJMIR Research Protocols1929-07482024-12-0113e6086910.2196/60869Evaluating the Impact of Assistive Technologies on Individuals With Disabilities in Benin: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional StudyOrthelo Léonel Gbètoho Atigossouhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3010-9245Sègbédji Joseph Martial Capo-chichihttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4194-7749Penielle Mahutchegnon Mitchaїhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-2136-8229Aristide S Honadohttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-2021-9491 BackgroundA significant proportion of individuals with disabilities in resource-limited countries require at least 1 assistive technology (AT) device to enhance their functioning and autonomy. However, there is limited evidence regarding the actual needs of AT users in these regions concerning the adequacy of ATs. ObjectiveThis research aims to assess the effects of ATs on AT users in a resource-limited country. MethodsA cross-sectional study will be conducted in Benin, a sub-Saharan African country, using a nonprobability sample of AT users. Participants will undergo evaluation using standardized tools to assess their psycho-affective status, satisfaction with ATs, perception of the functional effects of ATs, well-being, and quality of life. Additionally, a survey based on the World Health Organization's rATA (rapid assistive technology assessment) tool will be conducted to gather sociodemographic and other data concerning the use of ATs. The findings will be organized and discussed using the Consortium on Assistive Technology Outcomes Research taxonomy, focusing on aspects related to the effectiveness and social significance of ATs, as well as the subjective well-being of AT users. ResultsThe process of identifying potential participants began in August 2024, and data collection is scheduled to start in January 2025 and continue for 12 months. ConclusionsThis research will provide an overview of the effects induced by the use of ATs, as well as describe the profile of AT users in Benin. To our knowledge, this will be the first study to examine the impact of ATs in Benin. It will therefore make a significant contribution to the existing data on the use of ATs in sub-Saharan Africa. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)PRR1-10.2196/60869https://www.researchprotocols.org/2024/1/e60869 |
| spellingShingle | Orthelo Léonel Gbètoho Atigossou Sègbédji Joseph Martial Capo-chichi Penielle Mahutchegnon Mitchaї Aristide S Honado Evaluating the Impact of Assistive Technologies on Individuals With Disabilities in Benin: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Study JMIR Research Protocols |
| title | Evaluating the Impact of Assistive Technologies on Individuals With Disabilities in Benin: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full | Evaluating the Impact of Assistive Technologies on Individuals With Disabilities in Benin: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_fullStr | Evaluating the Impact of Assistive Technologies on Individuals With Disabilities in Benin: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Study |
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| title_short | Evaluating the Impact of Assistive Technologies on Individuals With Disabilities in Benin: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Study |
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