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.
Minimum technical standards and recommendations for spinal cord injury management in emergencies
This document complements the guidance provided by the WHO EMT publication "Classification and minimum standards for emergency medical teams" and has been developed to inform about the often-unmet need for SCI care in emergencies. It provides practical guidance on additional components of SCI specific emergency care for Member States, ministries of health, national and international EMTs and other key stakeholders wishing to build and enhance specialist SCI management surge capacity and capability; and defines minimum standards for the development and classification of respective specialized care teams (SCTs) within the EMT framework.
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Publisher Name:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Publisher Website:
https://www.who.int/
Publication Year:
2025
Languages:
English
Categories:
Report
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