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.
Improving the health and wellbeing of people living with neglected tropical diseases through rehabilitation and assistive technology: thematic brief
The purpose of this publication is to highlight the unmet need for rehabilitation and assistive technology for persons living with neglected tropical diseases, and provide recommendations for improving access to services through an integrated service delivery model.
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World Health Organization (WHO)
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https://www.who.int/
Publication Year:
2022
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English
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