뇌성마비 장애인을 위한 복지기술 개발 및 적용 경험 : ICT 개발자와 사용자의 경험(관점)을 중심으로

Abstract

This study aimed to apply "Stempo," a RAS-based mobile application developed to improve the walking function of people with cerebral palsy, to an actual gait rehabilitation and related service support site. Through qualitative methods, the study aimed to deeply explore the experiences and perceptions between developers and users arising from the application. Focus group interviews were conducted with the developers of "Stempo," a RAS-based mobile app developed for gait rehabilitation in people with cerebral palsy, users with cerebral palsy themselves, and disability welfare and rehabilitation practitioners. The analysis ultimately yielded four upper-level categories from developers and four lower-level categories from users, while ten lower-level categories were derived from developers and eleven lower-level categories from users. While both groups positively perceived the social value and effectiveness of welfare technology development in the area of social services for people with disabilities, differences emerged in their perceptions of the development process and outcomes. To overcome this gap in perception, it's necessary to strengthen training for developers on disability understanding and universal design, provide basic training on the characteristics of each disability type, and reflect the practical needs of individuals with disabilities through contact and communication. Users also need support to enhance their technological literacy. Furthermore, to revitalize the welfare technology development ecosystem in the social services sector for people with disabilities, a mid- to long-term support system for the development and research of welfare technologies for people with disabilities is needed, along with a systematic approach to quality control and widespread dissemination.