Word prediction software in people with cervical spinal cord injury: A literature review

Individuals with cervical spinal cord injury (ICSCI) have difficulty accessing computers through conventional methods. The purpose of this paper was to provide a critical narrative review on types of computer access devices and word prediction software for ICSCI. A search was conducted in several el...

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Published in:Annals of physical and rehabilitation medicine 2018-07, Vol.61, p.e397-e397
Main Authors: Pouplin, S., Bensmail, D., Routhier, F., Roche, N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer access devices
Occupational therapist
Spinal cord injury
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Summary:Individuals with cervical spinal cord injury (ICSCI) have difficulty accessing computers through conventional methods. The purpose of this paper was to provide a critical narrative review on types of computer access devices and word prediction software for ICSCI. A search was conducted in several electronic databases. There is limited data about Test Input Speed (TIS) in ICSCI. One study showed that TIS in ICSCI was significantly lower [mean=11 words per minute (wpm)] (P=0.001) than TIS of abled-bodied individuals (19 wpm). In a sample of ICSCI, there was a significant difference between voice recognition system (mean=18 wpm), a standard keyboard (mean=8 wpm) and an onscreen keyboard (mean=3 wpm) (P
ISSN:1877-0657
1877-0665
DOI:10.1016/j.rehab.2018.05.926