Does assistive technology contribute to social inclusion for people with intellectual disability? A systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The aim of this review is to answer the following question: Does assistive technology contribute to social inclusion for people with intellectual disability? 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.

Methods and analysis

The review will consider studies from all settings: geographical, socioeconomic and care (institutional and community care), published in English. Studies reported in other languages with abstracts in English will be included if they can be translated using G

SUBMITTER: Owuor J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5829787 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature