Impact of assistive technology on family caregivers of children with physical disabilities: a systematic review

@article{Nicolson2012ImpactOA,
  title={Impact of assistive technology on family caregivers of children with physical disabilities: a systematic review},
  author={Amy Nicolson and Lois K Moir and Jeannine Millsteed},
  journal={Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology},
  year={2012},
  volume={7},
  pages={345 - 349}
}
Purpose: To systematically review the literature on the effects of assistive technology (AT) on family caregivers of children with physical disabilities. Method: Electronic searches of Medline, CINAHL Plus, PubMed, and PsychInfo were conducted. The main search terms were AT, caregiver, physical disability, cerebral palsy and quality of life. Studies were included if they related to the impact of AT on the family caregiver of children with physical impairment. Data extraction and quality… 
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