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.
Plaster of Paris and Other Fracture Immobilization Methods: ICRC Physiotherapy Reference Manual
The second edition of this manual on the use of plaster of Paris (POP) and other immobilization methods for limb fractures was written in collaboration with physiotherapists working in the field. It draws on the expertise of the ICRC’s Physical Rehabilitation Programme in delivering care to people affected by armed conflict, including those suffering from fractures or other trauma.
Details
Publisher Name:
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Publisher Website:
https://www.icrc.org/en
Publication Year:
2023
Languages:
English
Categories:
Clinical practice guideline
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