A study on the usefulness of devices given to people with disability

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Disablity

• Registration Number: CTRI/2017/12/010911
• Lead Sponsor: Centre for Assistive Technology and Connected Healthcare

Brief Summary

It is estimated that only 5-15 percent of people living with disabilities and

requiring Assistive Technology (AT) in low and lower-middle income

countries have access to such devices (WHO, 2017). 1 The importance of the provision of AT has been highlighted in national legislation and policies



in India, including the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act of 2016.

A poor match between the assistive device (AD) provided and the real

needs of the user leads to failure to achieve the desired outcome and as a result abandonment of the device.



The proposed research is to evaluate the usability and perceived quality of Assistive Devices provided by the District Disability Rehabilitation Center to persons with disability (PWDs) in the Bangalore Rural District, with an aim to improve design and usability, using available technology. This exercise would benefit this vulnerable group and improve their functional capabilities and their overall quality of life.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2017-12-18
• Study Start: 2018-02-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Both adults and children who received wheel chairs, above knee (AK), below knee (BK),above elbow (AE) and below elbow (BE) prostheses from DDRC at least 6 months prior to the study will be enlisted (They should have had the opportunity to use the AD at least for 6 -12 months).

Exclusion Criteria

Persons with Cognitive impairment.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
proportion of people with disability utilizing Assistive Devices	six months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
satisfaction rate of using current Assistive Device	six Months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

District Disability Rehabilitation Center; 🇮🇳 Rural, KARNATAKA, India

District Disability Rehabilitation Center

🇮🇳Rural, KARNATAKA, India

Dr Gift norman

Principal investigator

9591761106

normangift@gmail.com