Introducing microcomputers into occupational therapy: UK experience

A. F. Newell; J. L. Arnott

Introducing microcomputers into occupational therapy: UK experience

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Abstract

Microcomputers were introduced into Occupational Therapy Departments in the U. K. in 1982. It has become clear that they have substantial potential, but there is a lack of both useful software and of guidelines for the use of this technology in therapy. A research programme has been instituted to tackle these deficiencies. In particular computer games technology was found to have potential, but in their standard form the games were inappropriate. We have thus started a programme of modifying games software, and producing guidelines for such modification, and for the maximization of the potential of Microcomputers in Therapy.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the Eighth Annual Conference on Rehabilitation Technology
Subtitle of host publication	technology - a bridge to independence
Place of Publication	Washington, D.C.
Publisher	Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America
Pages	200-202
Number of pages	3
Publication status	Published - 1985
Event	Eighth Annual Conference on Rehabilitation Technology - Memphis, United States Duration: 24 Jun 1985 → 28 Jun 1985

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Conference	Eighth Annual Conference on Rehabilitation Technology
Country/Territory	United States
City	Memphis
Period	24/06/85 → 28/06/85

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Newell, AF & Arnott, JL 1985, Introducing microcomputers into occupational therapy: UK experience. in Proceedings of the Eighth Annual Conference on Rehabilitation Technology: technology - a bridge to independence. Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America, Washington, D.C., pp. 200-202, Eighth Annual Conference on Rehabilitation Technology, Memphis, United States, 24/06/85.

Introducing microcomputers into occupational therapy: UK experience. / Newell, A. F.; Arnott, J. L.
Proceedings of the Eighth Annual Conference on Rehabilitation Technology: technology - a bridge to independence. Washington, D.C.: Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America, 1985. p. 200-202.

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