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Waco Youth Development Project
During adolescence, young people encounter new situations and new choices that challenge them to begin to define who they are and what they value. In this pivotal developmental moment, they often seek out the positive influence of mentoring relati...
Project · September 02, 2026
The Impact of Spinal Cord Injury on Participation in Human-Centered Research
Individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) can have multiple cognitive and physical disabilities because of their injury. Appropriately-designed technology can be empowering and transformative for this population. Unfortunately, just like most te...
Publication · September 02, 2026
"It Made Me Feel So Much More at Home Here:" Patient Perspectives on Smart Home Technology Deployed at Scale in a Rehabilitation Hospital
Abstract
Smart patient rooms are arriving; however, their value has yet to be explored. We interviewed 20 patients in a rehabilitation hospital, which has patient rooms equipped with off-the-shelf smart home technologies, so the entertainment and...
Publication · September 02, 2026
Hospital Employee Experiences Caring for Patients in Smart Patient Rooms
Abstract
Smart hospital patient rooms integrate smart devices for digital control of both entertainment (e.g., television and sound system) and the environment (e.g., lights, blinds, and temperature). While primarily designed to enhance the patie...
Publication · September 02, 2026
Characterizing Smart Home Technology Usage Among Users with Disabilities through Reddit
Publication · September 02, 2026
Opportunities for Technology to Facilitate Treatment for People with Disorders of Consciousness
Abstract
People diagnosed with a disorder of consciousness (DoC)—a spectrum of consciousness including comatose state—typically have a negative prognosis and their treatment options are limited. We interviewed seven clinical care providers who ar...
Publication · September 02, 2026
Reenvisioning Patient Education with Smart Hospital Patient Rooms
Abstract
Smart hospital patient rooms incorporate various smart devices to allow digital control of the entertainment —such as TV and soundbar — and the environment — including lights, blinds, and thermostat. This technology can benefit patients ...
Publication · September 02, 2026
Investigating Technology Adoption Soon After Sustaining a Spinal Cord Injury
Abstract
A spinal cord injury (SCI) typically results in a sudden change to an individual's motor function. People's adoption of technology soon after a severe SCI is crucial, since they must relearn most technology interactions to adjust to th...
Publication · September 02, 2026
Hospital Administrator Perspectives on Integrating Novel Interactive Technology in the Hospital
Publication · September 02, 2026
Making Smart Hospitals Useful
Smart hospitals are arriving, driven by the vision to enhance the patient experience, reduce operational burden, and improve hospital workflow. The University of Utah’s newly built Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital contains patient rooms wi...
Project · September 02, 2026
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