Singh, Ravinder. editor. edt http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt Verma, Vijay C. editor. edt http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt SpringerLink (Online service) text si 2024 1st ed. 2024. monographic eng

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access IX, 91 p. 45 illus., 44 illus. in color. online resource. 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. 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. edited by Ravinder Singh, Vijay C. Verma. Medicine Medical care Intellectual disabilities nursing Clinical Medicine Health Care Learning Disabilities Nursing R1 9789819757268 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-5726-8 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-5726-8 250206 20251030114939.0 978-981-97-5726-8