Tecnologias de apoio para a comunicação: utilização e necessidades da APCVR
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2014
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A presente investigação aborda a problemática da introdução e utilização das tecnologias de apoio (TA) para a comunicação no apoio a clientes da Associação de Paralisia Cerebral de Vila Real (APCVR). Procurou-se com este estudo enriquecer e promover a comunicação dos seus clientes e ampliar a sua capacidade de resposta, assim como sensibilizar os profissionais na adoção diária de TA.
Como forma de se alcançar os objetivos propostos, foram introduzidas TA para a comunicação diretamente através do estudo de seis casos e indiretamente através da formação da equipa multidisciplinar. Investigou-se em primeira instância, o modo de atuação da APCVR no domínio de necessidades de comunicação, para que se pudesse agir em conformidade com a informação recolhida, e equiparar a APCVR a instituições da mesma natureza.
Como resultado deste trabalho, foi evidente a complexidade que a problemática encerra na APCVR. A aplicação prática de TA para a comunicação permite afirmar o papel que as mesmas assumem na comunicação, desenvolvimento da autonomia, qualidade de vida, integração, comunicação e aprendizagem dos clientes da APCVR. Ficou ainda evidente a existência de uma multiplicidade de fatores que atuaram como benefício para a mesma, determinando o êxito na introdução de TA para a comunicação, aproximando assim a APCVR de outras Associações e Centros de Paralisia Cerebral do País.
O estudo desenvolvido revela a necessidade de integração de um Engenheiro de Reabilitação na equipa multidisciplinar de uma instituição desta natureza, que de acordo com a sua missão, seja capaz de encontrar e desenhar soluções específicas e inovadoras, assim como de fomentar a partilha de conhecimento com os outros profissionais da equipa, e adicionalmente manter-se atualizado no domínio da sua especialidade.
The present research addresses the issue of the introduction and use of assistive technologies (AT) for communication in helping clients of the Association of Cerebral Paralysis of Vila Real (ACPVR). With this study, it was attempted to enhance and promote the communication of its customers and expand its answer capacity, as well as to raise awareness among professionals to the daily adoption of AT. In order to achieve the objectives of this study, AT for communication were directly and indirectly introduced through the study of six cases and with the formation of a multidisciplinary team respectively. It was investigated the way of action in the field of communication needs, in order to act in accordance with the gathered information and equate the APCVR with institutions of the same nature. As a result of this work, it was apparent the complexity of the problem on APCVR. The practical application of AT for communication allows us to confirm the role they assume in communication, autonomy development, quality of life, integration, communication and learning of the APCVR customers. It was still evident the existence of a multiplicity of factors that benefit this institution, determining the successful introduction of AT for communication, thus approaching the APCVR to other Associations and Centres of Cerebral Paralysis in the country. The present study also reveals the need for the integration of a Rehabilitation Engineer, as a member of a multidisciplinary team, in an institution of this nature. This element would have as main function find and draw specific and innovative solutions, as well as promote the sharing of knowledge with other professionals in the team. Additionally, she should perform a constant update in the area of his expertise.
The present research addresses the issue of the introduction and use of assistive technologies (AT) for communication in helping clients of the Association of Cerebral Paralysis of Vila Real (ACPVR). With this study, it was attempted to enhance and promote the communication of its customers and expand its answer capacity, as well as to raise awareness among professionals to the daily adoption of AT. In order to achieve the objectives of this study, AT for communication were directly and indirectly introduced through the study of six cases and with the formation of a multidisciplinary team respectively. It was investigated the way of action in the field of communication needs, in order to act in accordance with the gathered information and equate the APCVR with institutions of the same nature. As a result of this work, it was apparent the complexity of the problem on APCVR. The practical application of AT for communication allows us to confirm the role they assume in communication, autonomy development, quality of life, integration, communication and learning of the APCVR customers. It was still evident the existence of a multiplicity of factors that benefit this institution, determining the successful introduction of AT for communication, thus approaching the APCVR to other Associations and Centres of Cerebral Paralysis in the country. The present study also reveals the need for the integration of a Rehabilitation Engineer, as a member of a multidisciplinary team, in an institution of this nature. This element would have as main function find and draw specific and innovative solutions, as well as promote the sharing of knowledge with other professionals in the team. Additionally, she should perform a constant update in the area of his expertise.
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Dissertação de Mestrado em Engenharia de Reabilitação e Acessibilidade Humanas
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Comunicação , Tecnologias , Paralisia cerebral , Autonomia , Integração , Acessibilidades