Design and Evaluation of a Protocol to Assess Electronic Travel Aids for Persons Who Are Visually Impaired.

Authors :: Havik, Else M.
Steyvers, Frank J. J. M.
van der Velde, Hanneke
Pinkster, J. Christiaan
Kooijman, Aart C.
Source :: Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness; Feb2010, Vol. 104 Issue 2, p84-94, 11p, 2 Charts, 2 Graphs
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: This study evaluated a protocol that was developed to assess how beneficial electronic travel aids are for persons who are visually impaired. Twenty persons with visual impairments used an electronic travel device (Trekker) for six weeks to conform to the protocol, which proved useful in identifying successful users of the device. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: VISION research
MEDICAL protocols
APPARATUS for the blind
ASSISTIVE technology
MOBILITY of people with visual disabilities
VISION disorders

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