Estimating need and coverage for five priority assistive products: a systematic review of global population-based research
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2021-007662
Abstract: Introduction To improve access to assistive products (APs) globally, data must be available to inform evidence-based decision-making, policy development and evaluation, and market-shaping interventions. Methods This systematic review was undertaken to identify studies presenting population-based… read more here.
Keywords: need coverage; need; assistive products; systematic review ... See more keywords
Exploring the use of assistive products to promote functional independence in self-care activities in the bathroom
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0215002
Abstract: In homes, problems in daily functioning of older people often occur in the bathroom, especially in the transfers to the toilet and/or shower/bath. Assistive products have the potential to maximise functional independence (i.e. performance without… read more here.
Keywords: use assistive; functional independence; bathroom; assistive products ... See more keywords
Standardization of Assistive Products with Robotic Technology - From a Perspective of ISO/TC173
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DOI: 10.3233/978-1-61499-798-6-558
Abstract: ISO/TC173 is a technical committee, in charge of international standardization of assistive products (APs). Robotic technology (RT) is currently an important topic in this field. APs with RT will be included in future revisions of… read more here.
Keywords: assistive products; iso tc173; standardization assistive; robotic technology ... See more keywords
On the Relation between Assistive Technology System Elements and Access to Assistive Products Based on 20 Country Surveys
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11091313
Abstract: The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between assistive technology system elements and access to assistive products. Data on assistive technology system elements and self-reported survey data on access to assistive products… read more here.
Keywords: system; assistive products; technology; access assistive ... See more keywords