Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
46 results found in Health.
- Motor ability (Motor function, Motor capacity)
- The capacity to perform physical movements required for interaction with technology and the environment, encompassing sub-constructs including strength, dexterity, coordination, range of motion, speed…
- Motor control (Motor coordination, Movement control)
- The process by which the nervous system coordinates muscles and limbs to produce purposeful, accurate movement. Motor control involves planning movements, executing them, and using sensory feedback to…
- Noise sensitivity (Sound sensitivity, Auditory hypersensitivity)
- A condition in which sounds that most people find tolerable are experienced as disproportionately distressing, overwhelming, or physically painful. Noise sensitivity exists on a spectrum from mild ann…
- OCD Cycle
- A four-step clinical model describing how Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is maintained: an obsession (intrusive thought, urge, or image) triggers a feeling of distress, which the person attempts to rel…
- Occupational therapy (OT)
- A healthcare profession focused on enabling people to participate in meaningful daily activities ("occupations") despite physical, cognitive, sensory, or psychosocial challenges. Occupational therapis…
- Pressure ulcer (Pressure injury, Pressure sore, Decubitus ulcer, Bedsore)
- A localized injury to the skin and underlying tissue resulting from sustained pressure, often over a bony prominence. Pressure ulcers are a major health concern for wheelchair users and people with li…
- Psychomotor testing (Psychomotor assessment, Motor performance testing)
- The measurement of cognitive-motor integration — how quickly and accurately a person can translate mental intentions into physical actions such as reaching, pointing, grasping, or tapping. Psychomotor…
- Pursed-lip Breathing (PLB)
- A breathing technique in which the person inhales gently through the nose and exhales slowly through lightly pursed lips, with the exhalation lasting at least twice as long as the inhalation. The prol…
- Quality of Life (QoL, WHOQOL)
- Quality of life (QoL) is a multidimensional construct used in disability, rehabilitation, and accessibility research to capture well-being across physical health, psychological state, social relations…
- QuickDASH (Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand)
- A shortened version of the DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) outcome measure, consisting of 11 items that assess a person's ability to perform upper extremity activities of daily livin…
- Range of Motion (ROM)
- The full extent of movement possible at a joint, measured in degrees of rotation or linear distance. Range of motion is a fundamental clinical measurement used by occupational and physical therapists …
- Rehabilitation science (Rehabilitation research)
- An interdisciplinary field focused on understanding and improving function, independence, and quality of life for people with disabilities, injuries, or chronic conditions. Rehabilitation science draw…
- Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI, Repetitive motion injury, Overuse injury)
- A category of injuries affecting muscles, tendons, and nerves caused by repetitive movements, sustained awkward postures, or overuse of a body part. In the context of accessibility, repetitive strain …
- Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI, Repetitive Strain Injury, Repetitive Motion Injury, Cumulative Trauma Disorder)
- A group of conditions caused by repetitive movements, forceful exertions, or sustained awkward postures over extended periods, resulting in damage to muscles, tendons, nerves, or other soft tissues. I…
- Self-Monitoring (Self-Recording, Self-Observation)
- Self-monitoring is the practice of systematically observing and recording one's own behavior, emotions, or activities, typically as part of a broader self-management or behavioral intervention program…
- Sensory processing (Sensory integration, Sensory modulation)
- The neurological process of receiving, organising, and interpreting sensory information from the environment (sight, sound, touch, smell, taste, proprioception, vestibular input) to produce appropriat…
- Sexual Violence (Nonconsensual Sex)
- Any sexual act, attempt, or coercion that occurs without the freely given consent of the person involved. In accessibility research, sexual violence is a significant concern because disabled and neuro…
- Simultanagnosia (Simultagnosia)
- A neurological condition in which a person can perceive individual objects but cannot see or process multiple objects simultaneously within a visual scene. Simultanagnosia is a common feature of cereb…
- Social Isolation (Social Disconnection)
- A state characterized by a lack of meaningful social contacts, relationships, and community engagement. Social isolation is a significant public health concern among older adults and people with disab…
- Social cognition (Social perception, Theory of mind)
- The set of cognitive processes involved in understanding and responding to social information, including recognising emotions, interpreting intentions, understanding sarcasm and figurative language, t…