Applying Environmental Context to Rehabilitation Research Using Geographic Information Systems and Global Positioning Systems Geospatial Technologies
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| Title: | Applying Environmental Context to Rehabilitation Research Using Geographic Information Systems and Global Positioning Systems Geospatial Technologies |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Chan, Dara V., Mann, Adam, Gopal, Sucharita |
| Source: | Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education. 2021 35(1):33-50. |
| Availability: | Springer Publishing Company. 11 West 42nd Street 15th Floor, New York, NY 10036. Tel: 877-687-7476; Tel: 212-431-4370; Fax: 212-941-7842; e-mail: subscriptions@springerpub.com; Web site: http://www.springerpub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 18 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) (DHHS/ACL) |
| Contract Number: | 90SFGE0008 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Speeches/Meeting Papers |
| Descriptors: | Disabilities, Rehabilitation, Geographic Information Systems, Accessibility (for Disabled), Community Involvement |
| DOI: | 10.1891/RE-19-39 |
| ISSN: | 2168-6653 |
| Abstract: | Background: The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health includes important considerations of environmental context in understanding disability, but the environmental impact is often difficult to measure. Purpose: Demonstrates the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in rehabilitation research in assessing accessibility and participation; describes how to use these methods, and presents several considerations in using GIS and GPS in research. Method: Using methods from public health and medical geography, this article describes how to apply GIS and GPS technologies to rehabilitation research to measure community participation and accessibility to resources. Findings: Directions for using ArcGIS functions and case examples joining these mapping technologies with rehabilitation measures are provided. Conclusions: Together with traditional measures, these technologies may provide rehabilitation researchers a more comprehensive approach to assessing accessibility and participation. [This article was presented at the 18th annual National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference (NCRE), Anaheim, California, March 13-15, 2018.] |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1296057 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Background: The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health includes important considerations of environmental context in understanding disability, but the environmental impact is often difficult to measure. Purpose: Demonstrates the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in rehabilitation research in assessing accessibility and participation; describes how to use these methods, and presents several considerations in using GIS and GPS in research. Method: Using methods from public health and medical geography, this article describes how to apply GIS and GPS technologies to rehabilitation research to measure community participation and accessibility to resources. Findings: Directions for using ArcGIS functions and case examples joining these mapping technologies with rehabilitation measures are provided. Conclusions: Together with traditional measures, these technologies may provide rehabilitation researchers a more comprehensive approach to assessing accessibility and participation. [This article was presented at the 18th annual National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference (NCRE), Anaheim, California, March 13-15, 2018.] |
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| ISSN: | 2168-6653 |
| DOI: | 10.1891/RE-19-39 |
