The aim of this work is to introduce the professional figure of psychotechnologist paying a special attention to the specific contexts of application of the assistive technology assignation process in a centre for technical aids. The main differences between the role of psychotechnologist and both the professional figures of cognitive ergonomist and clinical psychologist in a multidisciplinary team for the assistive solution assignation are here shown. Psychotechnology is any “technology that emulates, extends, amplifies and modifies sensory-motor, psychological or cognitive functions of the mind” [6, 20]. This definition highlights both the intrasystemic relation between any technology and the user and the interactive role of any artefact within the interaction process. In this perspective, the role of psychotechnologist in a centre for technical aids is to analyse and evaluate the components emerging from the dynamic relation between user and technology in order to allow a better autonomy, interaction and participation to people with disabilities.
From cognitive ergonomist to psychotechnologist: A new professional profile in a multidisciplinary team in a centre for technical aids
FEDERICI, Stefano;MELE, MARIA LAURA;
2011
Abstract
The aim of this work is to introduce the professional figure of psychotechnologist paying a special attention to the specific contexts of application of the assistive technology assignation process in a centre for technical aids. The main differences between the role of psychotechnologist and both the professional figures of cognitive ergonomist and clinical psychologist in a multidisciplinary team for the assistive solution assignation are here shown. Psychotechnology is any “technology that emulates, extends, amplifies and modifies sensory-motor, psychological or cognitive functions of the mind” [6, 20]. This definition highlights both the intrasystemic relation between any technology and the user and the interactive role of any artefact within the interaction process. In this perspective, the role of psychotechnologist in a centre for technical aids is to analyse and evaluate the components emerging from the dynamic relation between user and technology in order to allow a better autonomy, interaction and participation to people with disabilities.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
