Assistive technology to facilitate children’s play: a scoping review

Minoo Dabiri Golchin; Jacquie Ripat; Michele Verdonck

doi:10.1080/17483107.2023.2298825

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Assistive technology to facilitate children’s play: a scoping review

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Assistive technology to facilitate children’s play: a scoping review

Minoo Dabiri Golchin, Jacquie Ripat and Michele Verdonck

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology , Vol.19(7), pp.2419-2429

2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2023.2298825

PMID: 38166593

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Abstract

Assistive robots and technology

Occupational therapy

Paediatrics

Allied health and rehabilitation science

play and playthings

assistive technology

children with disabilities

scoping review

UniSC Diversity Area - Disability and Inclusion

UniSC Diversity Area - Life Stages

Purpose: Play is a fundamental human right and one of the most important occupations in children’s lives. Fewer opportunities exist for children with physical disabilities (CWPD) to play. This study aimed to conduct a scoping review of published peer-reviewed literature on using AT to enable “play-for-the-sake-of-play” by CWPD. Method: The review was conducted using a widely accepted scoping review methodology. Literature searches were conducted from January 2000 to March 2022 using MEDLINE, Central, CINAHL, ERIC, Scopus, and EMBASE. Pairs of reviewers used an online systematic review system to manage title, abstract, and full-text screening. Excel was used for data extraction and charting. Data was charted based on type of AT, play types according to LUDI definitions, and level of evidence. Results: The search yielded 5250 papers after the removal of duplicates. Title and abstract screening identified 58 studies for full-text screening. The final sample included 31 papers. Seven types of AT were identified in studies: power mobility, virtual reality, robots, adaptations for upper limb differences, switch-adapted games, augmentative and alternative communication devices, and mobility aids. Twenty-three papers addressed cognitive play, seven addressed social play, and one addressed both cognitive and social play. Most studies used case study, descriptive, or repeated measures designs. Conclusion: There is limited evidence regarding the use of AT to support play-for-the-sake-of-play in CWPD. Given the importance of play, further research using rigorous methodologies and the development of assistive technology dedicated to promoting play-for-the-sake-of-play is warranted.

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Title: Assistive technology to facilitate children’s play: a scoping review
Authors: Minoo Dabiri Golchin (Author) - University of Manitoba
Jacquie Ripat (Corresponding Author) - University of Manitoba
Michele Verdonck (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - Occupational Therapy
Publication details: Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology , Vol.19(7), pp.2419-2429
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc.
Date published: 2024
DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2023.2298825
ISSN: 1748-3115
PMID: 38166593
Organisation Unit: School of Health; School of Health - Occupational Therapy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99986998802621
Output Type: Journal article

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