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Feasibility of an eye-gaze technology intervention for students with severe motor and communication difficulties in Taiwan
Department of Special Education, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden.
Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ, Department of Social Work. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. CHILD.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9597-039X
Graduate Institute of Early Intervention, College of Medicine, Chang-Gung University, Tao-Yuan City, Taiwan; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Kwei-Shan, Tao-Yuan City, Taiwan.
Department of Special Education, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden.
2024 (English)In: Augmentative and Alternative Communication: AAC, ISSN 0743-4618, E-ISSN 1477-3848, Vol. 40, no 3, p. 196-207Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Sustainable development
00. Sustainable Development, 4. Quality education
Abstract [en]

Eye-gaze technology provides access to a computer through the control of eye movements, thus allowing students with severe motor and communication difficulties to communicate and participate in curriculum activities and leisure; however, few studies have investigated whether any challenges exist to its implementation. This study examines the feasibility for teachers, parents, and therapists of applying an eye-gaze technology intervention for students with severe motor and communication difficulties in everyday settings. A mixed-method design was applied, focusing on the acceptability, demands, implementation, and practicality of the technology applications. Data was collected from 16 participants who assisted five students using eye-gaze technology in a previous 6-month intervention. The intervention comprised (a) use of eye-gaze devices with individualized content; and (b) services including training in use, team meetings, and bi-monthly support on implementation problems. The results showed that the participants perceived the technology as appropriate to enhance interaction and understanding of the students' learning and communication messages. Portable and easy-to-adjust systems were crucial to apply eye-gaze technology in different contexts. Improving eye-gaze services was required to afford in-service education, follow-up services, and loaning programs for sustainable implementation. The facilitators and barriers could guide researchers and practitioners to enhance the implementation of eye-gaze technology.

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Taylor & Francis, 2024. Vol. 40, no 3, p. 196-207
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Acceptability, gaze-controlled computer, implementation, participation, students with severe disabilities
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Human Computer Interaction Occupational Therapy
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-63269DOI: 10.1080/07434618.2023.2288837ISI: 001123540400001PubMedID: 38085526Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85179656221Local ID: HOA;intsam;926111OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hj-63269DiVA, id: diva2:1825716
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Clas Groschinski Memorial FoundationAvailable from: 2024-01-10 Created: 2024-01-10 Last updated: 2025-10-13Bibliographically approved

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