title: A case study template to support experimental design in Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Assistive Technology.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The field of Augmentative and Alternative Communication/Assistive Technology (AAC/AT) has an extensive literature of non-experimental case descriptions. This limits the generalisation of findings. The current study aimed to develop a template to contribute to single case experimental design specifically for the field of enquiry.
  
  
  METHODS
  A qualitative case study methodology was adopted to construct and evaluate the content and structure of the case study template. Participants represented relevant stakeholder groups. Data were collected through template evaluations and focus groups. Data were analysed using Framework Analysis.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Across stakeholder groups, results produced a consensus on AAC/AT terminology, content and detail that may usefully inform single case experimental design.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This is a complex area of rehabilitation that can best support its service users and service commissioners by using tools that facilitate collaborative working. The findings suggest that it is possible to produce a data collection tool that is acceptable to all stakeholder perspectives.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester , UK .
authors.forename: Janice
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Murray
authors.forename: Alan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: Lindsay
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pennington
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Marshall
authors.forename: Pamela
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Enderby
authors.forename: Juliet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Goldbart
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003143:Communication Devices for People with Disabilities; D032921:Consensus; D004777:Environment; D004867:Equipment Design; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D018802:Patient-Centered Care; D012107:Research Design; D012656:Self-Help Devices