How do members experience Assistive Technology?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Improve communication 30 10
Stiffness/spasticity 12 3
Weakness in arm(s) 9 5
General health 6 1
Atrophy of hand muscles 5 1

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Burning sensation in eyes 1
Carpal tunnel syndrome 1
Fatigue 1
Muscle aches 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 3
Mild 4
None 16

Member evaluations

Rachael

evaluated on Jul 29, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for Improve communication: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate

Rachael

evaluated on Jul 29, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for yellow teeth: Major
  • Side effects: None

Rachael

evaluated on Jul 29, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for stiffness/spasticity: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Mild