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.
Primary ear and hearing care: training manual
Many of the common causes of ear diseases and hearing loss, for example ear infections or loud sounds and noise, can be prevented. Timely treatment and rehabilitation can benefit all people with ear diseases and hearing loss. Health workers, general practitioners, family doctors, and doctors working at primary level are often the first point of contact for people to receive health-care services. Many common ear and hearing problems can be diagnosed and managed by people in these professions. In addition, health workers can do a lot to support people with hearing loss and change the way the community perceives these problems by raising awareness. This manual is designed to help them do this.
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Publisher Name:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Publisher Website:
https://www.who.int/
Publication Year:
2023
Languages:
English, Spanish
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Categories:
Clinical practice guideline, General resources, Toolkit
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