Evaluating Power Wheelchair Users’ Desired Future Utility as a Function of Current Utility
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چکیده
The purpose of the present paper is to introduce a methodology, using structural equation modeling, that we believe has the potential to improve the design of assistive technology products. In addition, a large-scale evaluation of the methodology is currently underway (to be completed in early 2011) that focuses on power wheelchair use and users. The methodology attempts to determine the future utility of design properties based on endusers’ current use patterns and demographics.
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