Previous research on assistive technology has focused on socioeconomic impacts such as education, employment and access to healthcare by people with intellectual disability. There is a need to consolidate evidence on the interaction between intellectual disability, assistive technology, community living and social inclusion.
Open Access Article
One of our staff members, Professor Daniel Freeman, is leading a landmark £4 million National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) award to enable state-of-the-art psychological therapy to be delivered via virtual reality (VR) in the NHS.
The ground-breaking project brings together a unique team of NHS trusts (including Oxford Health), universities, a mental health charity, the Royal College of Art, and a University of Oxford spinout company.
A new app, called Nujjer, combines a highly sensitive wristband which monitors user activity, sleep patterns and eating frequency with a smartphone application. The app has a range of educational sessions that target diet, physical activity and mental resilience.
Psychiatrists at the Trust helped to develop motivational messaging, to help individuals reach goals such as reducing weight and increasing physical activity.
We’re helping children and young people find the most appropriate apps to support their mental health by piloting the use of ORCHA – the Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Applications – a platform that independently and impartially reviews health and care related apps.
News from our partners Healthwatch Shropshire
Healthwatch Shropshire would like to know about people’s experiences of NHS and social care provision of equipment and aids. Many people rely on such aids and equipment, often referred to as assistive technology, to help their recovery from illness or surgery. Others need equipment to help them live more independently because of long-term disabilities or health conditions.