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.
Rehabilitation in health systems: guide for action
To assist countries in strengthening rehabilitation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has developed this guide, the Rehabilitation in health systems: guide for action. This resource leads governments through health system strengthening practices with a focus on rehabilitation. It facilitates leadership and planning for rehabilitation through a situation assessment and strategic planning process, and it strengthens rehabilitation information and accountability through the development of systems that support rehabilitation monitoring and evaluation.
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Publisher Name:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Publisher Website:
https://www.who.int/
Publication Year:
2019
Languages:
English, Chinese, Russian
Categories:
Guide, Standard or framework
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