Exploring effective ICT use for communication support in students with severe physical disabilities : a descriptive qualitative study

Sugino, Iroha; Takashima, Risa

Exploring effective ICT use for communication support in students with severe physical disabilities : a descriptive qualitative study

Sugino, Iroha; Takashima, Risa

Disability and Rehabilitation : Assistive Technology, 2025, 21(1), 297-308

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アクセス権	open access
URI	https://hdl.handle.net/2115/98044
タイトル	Exploring effective ICT use for communication support in students with severe physical disabilities : a descriptive qualitative study
著者	ORCID 0009-0002-6913-5328 著者名 Sugino, Iroha
著者	ORCID 0000-0002-2480-1983 著者名 Takashima, Risa
言語	英語
キーワード	Physical disabilities
	ICT
	communication
	social participation
	special-needs education
	qualitative research
	rehabilitation
発行日	2025-08-18
出版者	Taylor & Francis
収録物名	Disability and Rehabilitation : Assistive Technology
巻(号)	21(1)
ページ	297-308
ページ数	44
抄録	PurposeThis study aims to identify the key conditions necessary for the effective use of information and communication technology (ICT) in educational settings, considering the perspectives of students with physical disabilities, their families, teachers and rehabilitation professionals.Materials and methodsThe study employed a descriptive qualitative approach, combining semi-structured individual interviews and participant observations at two special-needs schools in northern Japan. Participants included two students with physical disabilities, two family members, three teachers and three rehabilitation professionals. Data were analysed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis framework. Triangulation of data sources and the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) checklist were utilised to enhance credibility and transparency.ResultsTen participants contributed to the study. Four key themes were identified: (1) supportive environmental factors; (2) safety considerations in ICT use; (3) purposeful and goal-oriented use and (4) balanced functional demands. The findings highlight that meaningful ICT implementation requires not only the provision of appropriate technology but also comprehensive environmental support, consideration of physical and cognitive burdens, goal-directed application and gradual developmental preparation.ConclusionsICT is not a panacea. To achieve its maximum potential, it must be introduced in specific contexts, tailored to the developmental stage of the child's communication abilities. Additionally, ICT must be applied in a safe environment with a supportive and collaborative network to ensure its effectiveness in enhancing communication skills.
資源タイプ	学術雑誌論文
出版タイプ	Accepted Manuscript
権利情報	This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology on 18 Aug 2025, available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2025.2546021.
PISSN	1748-3107
NCID	AA12117066
関連情報	PMID 40824838
関連情報 (isVersionOf)	出版社版DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2025.2546021