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39. Translation of the Rapid Assistive Technology Assessment Tool and Assessing Its Face Validity.

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Gerivani, Hossein, Takian, Amirhossein, Sajadi, Haniye Sadat, Shirazikhah, Marzieh, and Joghataei, Mohammad Taghi

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CONSENSUS (Social sciences), SECONDARY analysis, RESEARCH methodology evaluation, TRANSLATIONS, REHABILITATION, QUESTIONNAIRES, DISABILITY evaluation, ASSISTIVE technology, TEST validity, PSYCHOMETRICS, EVALUATION
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Objective The global demand for assistive technology (AT) is extensive, with over 2.5 billion people requiring one or more assistive devices. This number is expected to increase to 3.5 billion by 2050. AT empowers individuals to enjoy a healthy, productive, and independent life. It has become a global priority, recognizing the importance of improving access to AT for those in need. Accurate measurement of the demand and accessibility of these technologies is crucial for effective action in this area. The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed the rapid assistive technology assessment tool (rATA) to address this need. This tool serves to measure the utilization and requirement of AT among populations. This study aims to introduce and explain the steps taken to translate the rATA tool and examine its face validity in Iran. Materials & Methods After receiving authorization from WHO, the English version of rATA was translated into Persian by two proficient experts in rehabilitation. Subsequently, a backward translation was conducted by two experts who were fluent in both Persian and English. Following a consensus on the resulting version, an expert panel comprising seven professionals in rehabilitation and health was established to validate the face validity of the Persian version. Necessary modifications were implemented based on their feedback and approval. Results The Persian version of the rATA consists of seven sections and 42 questions. These sections include preliminary information/administrative survey data, demographics, AT need assessment, supply and demand, satisfaction, recommendations, surveyor's comments, and post-survey administration. As per the expert committee's decision, an additional question was incorporated into the preliminary information section, and the answer choices now include an option for further AT providers. Conclusion The Persian version of the rATA serves as a valuable tool for gathering data on the demand and accessibility of AT within the Iranian context. These data can aid decision-makers and policymakers in devising strategies to enhance access to AT, ultimately contributing to the goal of achieving universal health coverage. Furthermore, due to its potential for global applicability, the rATA questionnaire can be utilized for inter-country comparisons, providing insights into Iran's status regarding access to AT. Additionally, it can serve as a reliable platform for policy learning, facilitating the exchange of reliable and evidence-based policies among different countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2024
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40. Early Auditory Temporal Processing Deficit in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Research Domain Criteria Framework.

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Sanglakh Ghoochan Atigh, Atoosa, Joghataei, Mohammad Taghi, Moradkhani, Shadi, Alizadeh Zarei, Mehdi, and Nazari, Mohammad Ali

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*CHILDREN with autism spectrum disorders, *AUDITORY perception, *AUDITORY pathways, *AUTISM spectrum disorders, *EVOKED potentials (Electrophysiology)
Abstract

Altered sensory processing especially in the auditory system is considered a typical observation in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Auditory temporal processing is known to be impaired in ASD children. Although research suggests that auditory temporal processing abnormalities could be responsible for the core aspects of ASD, few studies have examined early time processing and their results have been conflicting. The present event-related potential (ERP) study investigated the early neural responses to duration and inter-stimulus interval (ISI) deviants in nonspeech contexts in children with ASD and a control group of typically developing (TD) children matched in terms of age and IQ. A passive auditory oddball paradigm was employed to elicit the mismatch negativity (MMN) for change detection considering both the duration and ISI-based stimulus. The MMN results showed that the ASD group had a relatively diminished amplitude and significant delayed latency in response to duration deviants. The findings are finally discussed in terms of hyper-hyposensitivity of auditory processing and the fact that the observed patterns may potentially act as risk factors for ASD development within the research domain criteria (RDoC) framework. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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