Advances in Assistive Technologies - Hardcover

 
9789819757251: Advances in Assistive Technologies
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 9819757258 ISBN 13: 9789819757251
Publisher: Springer, 2025

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

• 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

 

From the Back Cover

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.

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Publisher
Springer
Publication date
2025
Language
English
ISBN 10 
9819757258
ISBN 13 
9789819757251
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
100
Editor
Singh Ravinder, Verma Vijay C.