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Usability of Eye-Gaze Controlled Computers in Sweden: A Total Population Survey

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  • Helena Hemmingsson

    (Department of Special Education, Stockholm University, Se-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
    Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, 581 83 Linköping, Sweden)

  • Maria Borgestig

    (Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Health Sciences, Örebro University, 702 81 Örebro, Sweden)

Abstract

Eye-gaze technology allows individuals with severe physical disabilities and complex communication needs to control a computer or other devices with eye-gaze, thereby enabling them to communicate and participate in society. To date, most research on eye-gaze controlled devices related to persons with disabilities has focused on a single diagnosis in either adults or children and has included only a few participants. This current study utilized a total population survey to identify the prevalence and perceived usability of eye-gaze technology among adults and children in Sweden. Participants were 171 eye-gaze technology users with severe physical and communication impairments, ranging between 4 and 81 years. Cerebral palsy was the most common diagnosis. Daily usage was found in 63%, while 33% had weekly, and 4% had less frequent usage. Adults, compared with children, reported using their computers more frequently (65%/38%; p < 0.01), and for the activities they needed to perform (59%/31%; p < 0.01) and were more satisfied with services, indicating that service providers should prioritize and develop more effective services for children and their parents.

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  • Helena Hemmingsson & Maria Borgestig, 2020. "Usability of Eye-Gaze Controlled Computers in Sweden: A Total Population Survey," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(5), pages 1-13, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:5:p:1639-:d:327956
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    1. Yu-Hsin Hsieh & Maria Borgestig & Deepika Gopalarao & Joy McGowan & Mats Granlund & Ai-Wen Hwang & Helena Hemmingsson, 2021. "Communicative Interaction with and without Eye-Gaze Technology between Children and Youths with Complex Needs and Their Communication Partners," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(10), pages 1-22, May.

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