Transcultural adaptation of the structuring framework for the conceptual modeling of assistive technology devices outcomes for portuguese (Brazil)

Abstract

The "Evidence-Based Practice in Assistive Technology" model has as its guiding object to aggregate the clients' "objectives and the professionals" experience to the best available evidence of the systematic research for the choice of Assistive Technology Devices (ATD). This is done through the 'Structuring Framework for Conceptual Modeling of AT Device Outcomes (SFCMATDO) that guides the professional during the process of selection and implementation of DTA. The goal was adapting a conceptual model of Assistive Technology cross-culturally, through a structured framework for the Brazilian Portuguese language. Transcultural adaptation of the Framework for Conceptual Modeling of AT Devices Outcomes (SFCMATDO), guided by Evidence-Based Practice in Assistive Technology (EBPAT) was carried out from the national and international literature in the area. The use of measuring instruments allows standardized data to be obtained, comparing the results among different populations, as well as being an economical and efficient way of acquiring reliable and valid results.