03555nam a22005295i 4500 978-981-97-5726-8 DE-He213 20251030114939.0 cr nn 008mamaa 250206s2024 si | s |||| 0|eng d 9789819757268 978-981-97-5726-8 10.1007/978-981-97-5726-8 doi R1 MB bicssc MED000000 bisacsh MB thema Advances in Assistive Technologies [electronic resource] / edited by Ravinder Singh, Vijay C. Verma. 1st ed. 2024. Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2024. IX, 91 p. 45 illus., 44 illus. in color. online resource. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda Chapter 1 Introduction/overview to Assistive technology -- Chapter 2 Socio Cultural Barriers in Acceptability of Assistive Technology -- Chapter 3 Closing the gap on access to assistive technology -- Chapter 4 Mobile phones as assistive technologies Gaps and Opportunities -- Chapter 5 Assistive Technology for Visual Impairments -- Chapter 6 Jaipur Rehabilitation Technology -- Chapter 7 Newer Visual Assistive Devices. This book covers different aspects of assistive technologies. It sets up the plan for clarifying the definition and the precise role of assistive technologies in other disabilities and functional impairments. It expands the scope of assistive technologies from disabilities to functional impairments caused due to old age, various injuries, chronic diseases, neurodevelopmental disorders, and mental health conditions. Its comprehensive literature review describes current and emerging devices and presents evidence-based guidelines for matching promising technologies to individuals. Program outcomes are assessed, as are their potential impact on the future of the field. It also covers social, educational, training, manufacturing, and policy-making aspects of assistive technologies. It also describes assistive technologies based on the 5Ps, i.e., people, policy, products, provision, and personnel. It also elaborates on the assistive technologies on the aspects of awareness, availability, accessibility, affordability, acceptability, adaptability, quality, and use. It is a valuable read for therapists, medical professionals, trainees, students of allied health systems, public health specialists, policymakers, and assistive technology manufacturers. Medicine. 63923 Medical care. Intellectual disabilities nursing. 90691 Clinical Medicine. Health Care. 66563 Learning Disabilities Nursing. 90692 Singh, Ravinder. editor. edt http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt 90693 Verma, Vijay C. editor. edt http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt 90694 SpringerLink (Online service) Springer Nature eBook Printed edition: 9789819757251 Printed edition: 9789819757275 Printed edition: 9789819757282 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-5726-8 ZDB-2-SME ZDB-2-SXM 66652 66652