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…
Prevalence of coverage of assistive technology in the European Region: a scoping review
This publication aims to provide an overview of what is currently known about the prevalence and coverage of assistive technology in the WHO European Region. It is guided by the following research question: “What is the prevalence of needs, access and coverage of assistive technology and what are facilitators and barriers to access and coverage in the WHO European Region?”.
Details
Publisher Name:
World Health Organization (WHO), Regional Office for Europe
Publisher Website:
https://www.who.int/europe
Publication Year:
2021
Languages:
English
Country or Region:
European Region
Categories:
Awareness raising and advocacy, Case study, Evidence and data, General resources
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