This research paper examines assistive technology (AT) provision in humanitarian contexts, specifically in Bangladesh and Jordan. Through interviews and qualitative analysis framed by WHO's 5 Ps (Products, People, Provision, Place, Policy), the study identifies key gaps and challenges, highlighting the need for systematic integration of AT into humanitarian…
Mapping community-based care and support for people with disabilities and older adults with care: web annex: guide to implementation needs
This guide for implementation supports stakeholders in conducting a comprehensive mapping of community-based care and support (CBCS) services for people with disabilities and older adults with care needs. It provides guidance on how to identify and analyse CBCS services, professional roles associated with their delivery, and pathways that facilitate the development of CBCS services.
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Publisher Name:
World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
Publisher Website:
https://www.who.int/europe
Publication Year:
2025
Languages:
English
Country or Region:
European Region
Categories:
Guide
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