03367nam 22005895 450 991097838110332120250206115305.09789819757268981975726610.1007/978-981-97-5726-8(MiAaPQ)EBC31897909(Au-PeEL)EBL31897909(CKB)37465306500041(DE-He213)978-981-97-5726-8(OCoLC)1500772513(EXLCZ)993746530650004120250206d2024 u| 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierAdvances in Assistive Technologies /edited by Ravinder Singh, Vijay C. Verma1st ed. 2024.Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :Imprint: Springer,2024.1 online resource (102 pages)9789819757251 9819757258 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.MedicineMedical careIntellectual disabilitynursingClinical MedicineHealth CareLearning Disabilities NursingMedicine.Medical care.Intellectual disabilitynursing.Clinical Medicine.Health Care.Learning Disabilities Nursing.681.761Singh Ravinder1789109Verma Vijay C1789110MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910978381103321Advances in Assistive Technologies4324499UNINA