Introduction: We aimed to investigate the feasibility of assistive technology (AT) devices to improve leprosy patients’ occupational performances and satisfaction. Methods: This is a pretest-posttest design study. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure was used to assess the occupational performance and satisfaction of five leprosy participants with grade 2 disabilities before and after ten 45-minute interventions using assistive technology devices. Results: The data showed a statistically significant 7-point average improvement (p<0.05) in participants’ post-intervention performance and satisfaction scores. Conclusions: Assistive technology devices may be useful therapeutic tools to enhance autonomy/independence and satisfaction of leprosy patients with grade 2 disabilities.
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Muniz, L. da S., Amaral, I. G. S., Dias, T. da S., & Rodrigues Júnior, J. L. (2016). The influence of assistive technology on occupational performance and satisfaction of leprosy patients with grade 2 disabilities. Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 49(5), 644–647. https://doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0097-2016
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