Advances in Assistive Technologies

Ravinder Singh, Vijay C. Verma (Herausgeber)

Buch | Hardcover

89 Seiten

2024 | 2024 ed.
Springer Nature (Verlag)
978-981-97-5725-1 (ISBN)

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This book covers different aspects of assistive technologies. 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.

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.

• Dr. Ravinder Singh, MBBS, MCH, PhD, Scientist, Indian Council of Medical Research, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029 • Dr. Vijay C. Verma , Consultant, PhD, Indian Council of Medical Research, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029

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.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	3.3.2025
Zusatzinfo	44 Illustrations, color; 1 Illustrations, black and white; Approx. 500 p. 80 illus., 35 illus. in color.
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 235 mm
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Allgemeines / Lexika
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege
Schlagworte	Assistive Products • assistive technologies • Disability • functional impairments • Rehabilitation
ISBN-10	981-97-5725-8 / 9819757258
ISBN-13	978-981-97-5725-1 / 9789819757251
Zustand	Neuware