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In this exploratory inquiry, we examined the experiences of users of a feeding device.\n                  <\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>\n                    <jats:bold>METHOD.<\/jats:bold>\n                    Semistructured interviews were either conducted by telephone or administered via email to explore quality of life, changes to independence, benefits and limitations, and psychological impact of the equipment.\n                  <\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>\n                    <jats:bold>RESULTS.<\/jats:bold>\n                    Thematic analysis gave rise to five themes: independence and positivity, emotions, impact on family and social life, equipment functionality, and motivation.\n                  <\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>\n                    <jats:bold>CONCLUSION.<\/jats:bold>\n                    This exploratory inquiry has contributed new qualitative evidence to the knowledge and understanding of users\u2019 experiences of a manual feeding device. Users reported that the need for assistance was reduced and that their quality of life, independence, and freedom improved. 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