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Table 3 P&Cs responses “yes” to the Question: ‘Thinking about the AT you use most often, do you think this device is…’

From: Translation of evidence-based Assistive Technologies into stroke rehabilitation: users’ perceptions of the barriers and opportunities

‘Thinking about the AT you use most often, do you think this device is…

VR N = 2 (%)

Dynamic splint N = 11 (%)

CIMT N = 4 (%)

FES N = 21 (%)

Easy set up (N = 45)

1 (50)

6 (55)

4 (100)

12 (57)

Primarily used in therapy sessions (N = 44)

2 (100)

6 (55)

1 (25)

11 (52)

Suitable for home-use (N = 45)

0 (0)

8 (73)

4 (100)

17 (81)

Looks good (N = 37)

0 (0)

1 (9)

0 (0)

6 (29)

Durable and reliable (N = 41)

0 (0)

5 (45)

2 (50)

13 (62)

Comfortable (N = 42)

2 (100)

6 (55)

3 (75)

13 (62)

Safe (N = 44)

1 (50)

8 (73)

3 (75)

16 (76)

Based on research evidence (N = 42)

2 (100)

3 (27)

2 (50)

15 (71)

Good value for money (N = 43)

0 (0)

4 (36)

2 (50)

5 (24)

Fun to use (N = 41)

1 (50)

4 (36)

1 (25)

5 (24)