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This communication will present an educative and research project that has linked the creation of 3D Assistive Technology (AT) for people with disabilities with the training of students of secondary education. STEMBach educational program aims to provide quality scientific education to secondary school students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through research projects. Specifically, the text focuses on one project proposed by the TALIONIS research group, which uses 3D printers to design and create assistive technology (AT) for people with disabilities. The project involves students from eight different high schools and ten individuals with disabilities from four non-governmental organizations. The students design and print the AT using software such as Tinkercad and Cura Software. After testing the AT, outcome measurement instruments are used to validate their effectiveness. The project is based on a Learning-by-doing methodology with a structure of service-learning, and the involvement of the students is voluntary. The objectives of the project are to involve the students in research and innovation, to generate resources and AT for people with disabilities, and to determine the effects of AT on the lives of its users. Finally, the project leads to identifying new needs of people with disabilities that could be addressed through further research work.

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AIMS: To determine the psychosocial impact of assistive technology(AT) based on robotics and artificial intelligence in the life of people with disabilities. BACKGROUND: The best match between any person with disabilities and its AT only can be gotten through a complete assessment and monitoring of his/her needs, abilities, priorities, difficulties and limitations. Without this analysis, it's possible that the device won't meet the individual's expectations. Therefore, it is important that any project focused on the development of innovating AT for people with disabilities includes the perspective of outcome measures as an important phase of the research. In this sense, the integration of the assessment, implementation process and outcome measures is crucial to guarantee the transferability for the project findings and to get the perspective from the final user. METHODS: Pilot study, with prospective, longitudinal and analytical cohort. The study lasts from July 2020 until April 2023. The sample is formed by people with disabilities, ages from 2-21, that will participate from the first stage of the process (initial assessment of their abilities and needs) to the final application of outcome measures instruments (with a complete implication during the test of technology). DISCUSSION: Only with the active participation of the person is possible to carry out a user-centered approach. This fact will allow us to define and generate technological solutions that really adjust to the expectations, needs and priorities of the people with disabilities, avoiding the AT from being abandoned, with the consequent health and social spending. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Clinical Trials ID: NCT04723784; https://clinicaltrials.gov/.

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Objetivos: el Envejecimiento Activo se centra en la participación de las personas mayores en los asuntos sociales, económicos, culturales, espirituales y cívicos, y no únicamente en la capacidad de estar activos física y mentalmente. La Terapia Ocupacional, con sus conocimientos y herramientas, puede tener un papel fundamental en la promoción del Envejecimiento Activo. El objetivo es estudiar la relación entre laTerapia Ocupacional y la promoción del Envejecimiento Activo, a partir de las percepciones de terapeutas ocupacionales que trabajan en recursos de atención a personas mayores de la ciudad de A Coruña. Metodología: El estudio se enmarca en la investigación cualitativa, dentro del paradigma fenomenológico, utilizando como técnicas de recogida de datos la entrevista semi estructurada y el cuaderno de campo. La muestra del estudio está conformada por 10 profesionales de terapia ocupacional que ejercen su trabajo en centros de día y residencias de A Coruña. Resultados: A pesar de la importancia de la Terapia Ocupacional en los programas de Envejecimiento Activo, se observa en los participantes un desconocimiento importante sobre el fenómeno, que queda patente en la dificultad para justificar su práctica profesional, así como los beneficiosque aporta la disciplina a las personas mayores. Conclusiones: Se considera muy importante incluir información y educación en los planes de estudio y programas de formación de trabajadores sanitarios, dando a conocer los principios básicos del Envejecimiento Activo. También es muy importante continuar desarrollando trabajos que profundicen en la relación entre el Envejecimiento Activo y laTerapia Ocupacional.

Objectives: the Active Aging focuses on the participation of older people in social, economic, cultural, spiritual and civic affairs, not only in the ability to be physically and mentally active. Occupational Therapy with knowledge and tools can play a key role in promoting Active Aging. The aim was to study the relationship between Occupational Therapy and promoting Active Aging, from the perceptions of occupational therapists working in care resources at people over the city of A Coruna. Methodology: The study is part of qualitative research, within the phenomenological paradigm, using semistructured interview and field notebook as data collection techniques. The sample of the study is formed by 10 professionals of occupational therapy who work in care day centers and residences of A Coruña. Results: Despite the importance of Occupational Therapy in Active Aging programs, we can see in participants a significant lack of knowledge about the phenomenon, which is evident in the difficulty to justify their practice, as well as the benefits of the discipline for elderly. Conclusions: It is considered very important to include information and education in the curricula and training programs for health workers, revealing the basic principles of Active Aging. It is also very important to continue to work unwrapping delve in to the relationship between Active Aging and Occupational Therapy.

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Objetivos: en la actualidad, se ha podido observar un envejecimiento progresivo de la población, lo que ha aumentado el interés acerca de la jubilación, ya que la duración de esta será cada vez más prolongada y afectará a los sistemas laborales, sanitarios y educativos, así como a la propia organización de la sociedad. El objetivo de este estudio es explorar y conocer las vivencias ocupacionales de los participantes en su etapa de jubilación. Método: Se ha utilizado la investigación cuantitativa y cualitativa, empleándose como métodos de recogida de datos un cuestionario, una entrevista semiestructurada y un diario de campo. La muestra estuvo conformada por 13 personas jubiladas. Resultados: Existen inconsistencias entre los resultados obtenidos en el cuestionario y lo que los participantes refieren en la entrevista, ya que en el cuestionario otorgan a la jubilación un significado positivo mientras en sus discursos se refleja lo contrario. Además, presentan limitaciones para comprender el concepto oficial de jubilación e identificarse con él. Por último, ha destacado la influencia del clima en el desempeño ocupacional y la controversia existente en cómo se entiende el ocio según el entorno en el que viva la persona (urbano o rural). Conclusiones: Se concluye que la distribución del tiempo es uno de los cambios más significativos de la jubilación, existiendo contradicciones en cuanto al significado que se le otorga a este concepto. Los resultados obtenidos también reflejan la necesidad de la preparación previa a la jubilación, aunque inicialmente muchos participantes no identifiquen esta necesidad como propia.

Aims: nowadays has been observed a progressive aging of the population which has increased the interest about retirement, as the duration of this will be longer and will affect labour, health and education systems, as well as the proper organization of society. The objective of this study is to explore and learn about the occupational experiences of older recently retired in the urban environment of the province of A Coruña. Methods: It has been used for the study the quantitative and qualitative research, being used as methods of data collection a questionnaire, a semistructured interview and a field journal homemade. The sample consisted of 13 retired people. Results: Thereare inconsistencies between the results of the questionnaire and refer participants in the interview, because the retirement questionnaire give a positive meaning while in his speech is the opposite. Furthermore, they have limitations to understand the official concept of retirement and identify with him. Finally, it highlighted the influence of climate on occupational performance and the controversy about how leisure is understood as the environment in which the person lives (urban or rural). Conclusions: We conclude that the distribution of time is one of the most significant changes in retirement, existing contradictions about the meaning given to it. The results also reflect the need for pre - retirement preparation, although initially many participants do not identify this need as their own.

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Neuromuscular disorders (NMDs) are a group of heterogeneous diseases that show differences in incidence, hereditary, etiology, prognosis, or functional impairments. Wheelchair use (manual or powered) is influenced by several factors, including personal and contextual factors, and comprehensive evaluation of their impact is required in order to optimize prescription and provision of wheelchairs. The authors therefore assessed the influence of wheelchair use on the quality of life (QoL) of 60 participants with NMD using the Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices Scale (PIADS). The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and a specially developed questionnaire were used to obtain information about contextual factors and participants' activity profile of activities of the participants. The results showed that using a wheelchair has psychosocial benefits, with the main determinants of benefit being type of wheelchair (powered), non-ambulation ability, and independence in mobility. Ensuring a good match between user and assistive technology (AT; e.g., wheelchair), as well as the effectiveness of the particular device, will increase the likelihood that the user will adopt it and use it effectively in daily life. Clinical prescription of AT would be improved by making appropriate use of outcome measures.

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