In this new report, ATscale describes the enormous gains that access to assistive technology (AT) can have in health, for the community and the economy. The figures are dramatic: investment in the provision of four assistive products – hearing aids, prostheses, eyeglasses, and wheelchairs – will result in a return on investment of 9:1.
Physiotherapy at the ICRC
This manual presents an overview of physiotherapy related to physiotherapy activities in ICRC/ICRC supported projects as well as some recommendations. It is addressed mainly to physiotherapists but is also of interest for physical rehabilitation and hospital program managers and their interdisciplinary team members. Physiotherapy is an essential activity of the physical rehabilitation and hospital services which needs be better known and acknowledged.
Details
Publisher Name:
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Publisher Website:
https://www.icrc.org/en
Publication Year:
2017
Languages:
English, French, Arabic
Categories:
Clinical practice guideline
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