Network analysis of assistive technology stakeholders in Malawi
Global Health Action, 2022 Background Assistive technologies promote participation and quality of life for people with disabilities and other functional limitations. There is a global call to develop and implement policies to improve access to assistive technologies.
Emma M. Smith +5 more
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On the Design of Ambient Intelligent Systems in the Context of Assistive Technologies [PDF]
, 2004 The design of Ambient Intelligent Systems (AISs) is discussed in the context of assistive technologies. The main issues include ubiquitous communications, context awareness, natural interactions and heterogeneity, which are analyzed using some ...
Abascal, Julio +6 more
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Review of Navigation Assistive Tools and Technologies for the Visually Impaired
Sensors, 2022 The visually impaired suffer greatly while moving from one place to another. They face challenges in going outdoors and in protecting themselves from moving and stationary objects, and they also lack confidence due to restricted mobility.
Mohamed Dhiaeddine Messaoudi +2 more
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Assistive technologies for the older people: Physical activity monitoring and fall detection [PDF]
, 2017 The advancements in information and communications technologies (ICT) and micro-nano manufacturing lead to innovative developments of smart sensors and intelligent devices as well as related assistive technologies which have been directly contributing to
Le, Chi Hieu +5 more
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An ideal model of an assistive technology assessment and delivery process [PDF]
, 2014 The purpose of the present work is to present some aspects of the Assistive Technology Assessment (ATA) process model compatible with the Position Paper 2012 by AAATE/EASTIN.
Borsci, S, Federici, S, Scherer, MJ
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IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation EngineeringStroke is a leading contributor to long-term disability worldwide, and rehabilitation often relies on costly devices, limited infrastructure, or labor-intensive protocols. While virtual reality-based exergames have gained popularity for promoting patient
Julia Tannus +6 more
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Discourse on Intellectual Disability and Improved Access to Assistive Technologies in Malawi
Frontiers in Public Health, 2019 Assistive technologies are one of the five elements under the Health Component of the World Health Organization CBR Guidelines that Malawi is using to implement the Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Programme.
Peter Morris Gasten Ngomwa
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Mobile recommender apps with privacy management for accessible and usable technologies [PDF]
, 2017 The paper presents the preliminary results of an ongoing survey of the use of computers and mobile devices, interest in recommender apps and knowledge and concerns about privacy issues amongst English and Italian speaking disabled people.
Hersh, Marion, Leporini, Barbara
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Systematic Reviews, 2023 Background Fall-related injuries can reduce older adults’ independence and result in economic burdens. The assistive technologies and home modifications explored in this review are suggested to reduce the risk of falls of community-dwelling older people.
Kathryn M. Crosby +8 more
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Bioengineered Textiles and Nonwovens – the convergence of bio-miniaturisation and electroactive conductive polymers for assistive healthcare, portable power and design-led wearable technology [PDF]
, 2009 Today, there is an opportunity to bring together creative design activities to exploit the responsive and adaptive ‘smart’ materials that are a result of rapid development in electro, photo active polymers or OFEDs (organic thin film electronic devices),
Oliver, Raymond +2 more
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