Why do people abandon assistive technologies? Research suggests users need to be partners in design

Why do people abandon assistive technologies? Research suggests users need to be partners in design Many people with long term - chronic - conditions need a lot of support in their daily lives. A wide range of assistive technologies are designed to help, including wheelchairs, hearing aids, and electronic devices. But people often give up using them. This briefing summarises the findings of research that explored the main barriers that people experienced when using assistive technologies. National Institute for Health Research