title: Translation and validation of the assistive technology device predisposition assessment in Greek in order to assess satisfaction with use of the selected assistive device.
abstract: To examine the Assistive Technology Device Predisposition Assessment scale and provide evidence of validity and reliability of the Greek version.
  
  
  
  We translated and adapted the original instrument in Greek according to the most well-known guidelines recommendations. Field test studies were conducted in a rehabilitation hospital to validate the appropriateness of the final results. Ratings of the different items were statistically analyzed. We recruited 115 subjects who were administered the Form E of the original questionnaire.
  
  
  
  The experimental analysis conducted revealed a three subscales structure: (i) Adaptability, (ii) Fit to Use, and (iii) Socializing. According to the results of our study the three subscales measure different constructs. Reliability measures (ICC = 0.981, Pearson's correlation = 0.963, Cronbach's α = 0.701) yielded high values. Test-retest outcome showed great stability.
  
  
  
  This is the first study, at least to the knowledge of the authors, which focuses merely on measuring the satisfaction of the users from the used assistive device, while exploring the Assistive Technology Device Predisposition Assessment - Device Form in such depth. According to the results, it is a stable, valid and reliable instrument and applicable to the Greek population. Thus, it can be used to measure the satisfaction of patients with assistive devices. Implications for Rehabilitation The paper explores the cultural adaptability and applicability of ATD PA - Device Form. ATD PA - Device Form can be used to assess user satisfaction by the selected assistive device. ATD PA - Device Form is a valid and reliable instrument in measuring users' satisfaction in Greekreality.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Informatics , Technological Educational Institute of Athens , Aigaleo , Greece.|b Diaplasis Medical Rehabilitation Hospital, Kalamata , Greece.
authors.forename: Yiannis
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Koumpouros
authors.affiliation: c Department of Medical Laboratories , Technological Educational Institute of Athens , Aigaleo , Greece.
authors.forename: Effie
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Papageorgiou
authors.affiliation: b Diaplasis Medical Rehabilitation Hospital, Kalamata , Greece.
authors.forename: Alexandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Karavasili
authors.affiliation: b Diaplasis Medical Rehabilitation Hospital, Kalamata , Greece.
authors.forename: Despoina
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Alexopoulou
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006115:Greece; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012656:Self-Help Devices / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires / Q000592:standards*; D014177:Translations
keywords: ATD PA; Assessment; Greece; assistive technology; reliability; user satisfaction; validation