Publication
Title
The design of the paediatric prosthesis : assessment of stigma-inducing factors in primary school children, using a questionnaire
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Abstract
This study is the first to examine prosthesis design and appearance in healthy children towards prosthesis for children using a questionnaire. 119 typically developing children between the age of seven and twelve years were included. Their reactions were evoked by priming them to several types of assistive devices. Most of the participants clearly preferred the electrical prosthesis, proving the uncanny valley is applicable to primary school children. The life-like prosthesis was chosen three times more in the girl group, in contrast with the boys who rather prefer the robotic prosthesis and the self-drafted prosthesis. As age increased, a shift was observed from appearance to functionality. Results can be used to minimize stigma and enhance compliance of assistive aids in children with an upper limb reduction.
Language
English
Source (book)
Advances in usability and user experience : proceedings of the AHFE 2019 International Conferences on Usability & User Experience, and Human Factors and Assistive Technology, July 24-28, 2019, Washington D.C., USA / Ahram, Tareq [edit.]; et al.
Source (series)
Advances in intelligent systems and computing; 972
Publication
Cham : Springer international publishing ag , 2020
ISBN
978-3-030-19134-4
978-3-030-19134-4
978-3-030-19135-1
DOI
10.1007/978-3-030-19135-1_85
Volume/pages
972 (2020) , p. 869-881
ISI
000495361800085
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UAntwerpen
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Publications with a UAntwerp address
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Last edited 21.12.2024
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