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@ARTICLE{MorrisPerspectivesOfAssistive,
  title     = "User perspectives on the future of mobility assistive devices:
               Understanding users' assistive device experiences and needs",
  author    = "Morris, Leah and Cramp, Mary and Turton, Ailie",
  abstract  = "Introduction: Current assistive devices are inadequate in
               addressing the needs of some people living with impaired
               mobility. This study explored the experiences of living with
               impaired mobility in relation to how wearable assistive adaptive
               and rehabilitative technologies may improve their quality of
               life. Methods: A cross-case study approach was adopted; the case
               being defined as the experience of impaired mobility.
               Semi-structured interviews were utilised. The sample (n = 8) was
               purposefully selected to have impaired mobility due to stroke,
               age-related frailty, or lower limb amputation. From the
               interview transcripts, in-depth case illustrations were written
               to provide personal stories and thematic analysis was carried
               out to provide a cross-case analysis. Results: There were two
               overarching themes: lifestyle changes; and wishes and desires
               for assistive devices. There were shared experiences across
               participant groups, such as falls and fear of falling. All
               participants identified a wish for increased speed of walking.
               However, the reasons for their difficulties differed depending
               on personal factors and their condition. Participants wanted
               devices to be adjustable to their perceived ability on a
               day-to-day basis. Conclusions: Although common concerns and
               impacts of living with impaired mobility were apparent,
               individuals have unique requirements that should inform the
               design of assistive technology devices.",
  journal   = "J. Rehabil. Assist. Technol. Eng.",
  publisher = "SAGE Publications",
  volume    =  9,
  pages     = "20556683221114790",
  month     =  jan,
  year      =  2022,
  keywords  = "Impaired mobility; amputation; independent living;
               rehabilitation; stroke",
  language  = "en"
}

@ARTICLE{MADEDesignThinking,
  title     = "Mobility Aid Design for the Elderly ({MADE)}: a design thinking
               approach using a smart walker as a case study",
  author    = "Zhang, Baoyi and Wang, Zongsheng and Li, Zhe",
  journal   = "Humanit. Soc. Sci. Commun.",
  publisher = "Springer Science and Business Media LLC",
  volume    =  11,
  number    =  1,
  month     =  nov,
  year      =  2024,
  copyright = "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0",
  language  = "en"
}

@misc{AccessibilityCanadaDesign2024,
  title        = {CAN-ASC-2.1 – Development of Design Principles (Draft)},
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  year         = {2024},
  note         = {Accessed: 2025-07-17},
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}

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}

@article{Aesthetics&SelfExpression,
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  year={2025},
  publisher={BoD--Books on Demand}
}

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  title={From medical devices to everyday products: exploring cross-cultural perceptions of assistive technology},
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  publisher={Taylor \& Francis}
}

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  year={2023}
}

@inproceedings{Socio-EmotionalRequirements,
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  year={2013}
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}

@article{CoDesignBySanders,
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  pages={5--18},
  year={2008},
  publisher={Taylor \& Francis}
}

@incollection{mitchell2017inclusive,
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  pages={43--61},
  year={2017},
  publisher={Elsevier}
}

@techreport{Jutta3DimensionsOfInclusiveDesign,
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  author={Treviranus, Jutta},
  year={2019},
  institution={University College Dublin}
}

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@inproceedings{DIYAssistiveTech,
  title={Empowering individuals with do-it-yourself assistive technology},
  author={Hurst, Amy and Tobias, Jasmine},
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  year={2011}
}

@article{WalkingAidsManufacturedForPracticality,
  title={Walking aids in geriatric rehabilitation as double-edged swords: a Franco-Cameroonian comparative study of contextual factors in long-term functional outcomes},
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  number={1},
  pages={9--22},
  year={2026},
  publisher={LWW}
}