Sajay Arthanat
Interim Department Chair, Occupational Therapy
Professor Arthanat teaches coursework in the occupational therapy program related to neurologically-based function and dysfunction, provision of assistive technology services, technology design for disability, and research engagement. His research interests include optimizing interaction of people with disabilities and assistive technology (AT) in wide ranging contexts, measuring outcomes of assistive technology interventions, usability testing of AT, and consumer product designs for persons with disabilities, cross-cultural models of disability, and community based rehabilitation. He has authored and presented many research papers highlighting his work in these interests. His clinical areas of expertise include neuro-rehabilitation and application of assistive technology including wheelchair seating and positioning, computer access, and information communication technology.
Courses Taught
- OT 444: Living & Doing with Technology
- OT 730/830: Assist Tech for OccPerformance
- OT 751: Mind Body Systems
- OT 757/857: Mind Body Systems Adult Cond
- OT 886: Engagement in Research
Selected Publications
Keller, J., Štětkářová, I., Macri, V., Kühn, S., Pětioký, J., Gualeni, S., . . . Zilber, P. (2020). Virtual reality-based treatment for regaining upper extremity function induces cortex grey matter changes in persons with acquired brain injury. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 17(1). doi:10.1186/s12984-020-00754-7
Arthanat, S., Begum, M., Gu, T., LaRoche, D. P., Xu, D., & Zhang, N. (2020). Caregiver perspectives on a smart home-based socially assistive robot for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 15(7), 789-798. doi:10.1080/17483107.2020.1753831
Arthanat, S., Chang, H., & Wilcox, J. (2020). Determinants of information communication and smart home automation technology adoption for aging-in-place. Journal of Enabling Technologies, 14(2), 73-86. doi:10.1108/jet-11-2019-0050
Arthanat, S., Wilcox, J., & Macuch, M. (2019). Profiles and Predictors of Smart Home Technology Adoption by Older Adults. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 39(4), 247-256. doi:10.1177/1539449218813906
Arthanat, S., Vroman, K. G., Lysack, C., & Grizzetti, J. (2019). Multi-stakeholder perspectives on information communication technology training for older adults: implications for teaching and learning. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 14(5), 453-461. doi:10.1080/17483107.2018.1493752
Vroman, K. G., Arthanat, S., & Lysack, C. (2015). “Who over 65 is online?” Older adults’ dispositions toward information communication technology. Computers in Human Behavior, 43, 156-166. doi:10.1016/j.chb.2014.10.018
Bauer, S. M., Elsaesser, L. -J., & Arthanat, S. (2011). Assistive technology device classification based upon the World Health Organization's, International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 6(3), 243-259. doi:10.3109/17483107.2010.529631
Arthanat, S., Nochajski, S. M., Lenker, J. A., Bauer, S. M., & Wu, Y. W. B. (2009). Measuring Usability of Assistive Technology From a Multicontextual Perspective: The Case of Power Wheelchairs. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 63(6), 751-764. doi:10.5014/ajot.63.6.751
Arthanat, S., Bauer, S. M., Lenker, J. A., Nochajski, S. M., & Wu, Y. W. B. (2007). Conceptualization and measurement of assistive technology usability. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 2(4), 235-248. doi:10.1080/17483100701343665
Arthanat, S., Nochajski, S. M., & Stone, J. (2004). The international classification of functioning, disability and health and its application to cognitive disorders. Disability and Rehabilitation, 26(4), 235-245. doi:10.1080/09638280310001644889
Most Cited Publications