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Computational design tools for occupational therapists: a framework for integrating assistive technology design, customization, and prescription

Aflatoony, Leila (1); Kolarić, Siniša (2)

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Aflatoony, Leila (1); Kolarić, Siniša (2)
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
1: Georgia Institute of Technology, United States of America; 2: Vidiponta Research, United States of America
Page(s):
457-466
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10404
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
Providing effective assistive technologies is challenging due to misalignment with users’ needs, often leading to product abandonment. Occupational therapists play a key role in prescribing, adapting, and creating personalized ATs, yet technical and marketplace barriers complicate this work. Computational design tools can support OTs, yet no clear design guidelines currently exist. From four case studies, we identify six considerations: workflow integration, intuitive interfaces, real-time visualization, collaboration, customization, and safety, to guide OT-focused design tool development.
Keywords:
occupational therapy, assistive technology, computational design methods, design guidelines
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