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.
Strengthening rehabilitation in health emergency preparedness, readiness, response and resilience: policy brief
Health emergencies require a rapid and coordinated rehabilitation surge response to meet increased needs, while also maintaining essential rehabilitation services. To achieve this, rehabilitation needs must be integrated into all hazard health emergency preparedness, readiness, response and resilience (HEPR). This policy brief outlines the evidence for rehabilitation in emergencies, reviews challenges from recent responses, and utilizes available evidence to outline the key steps to be taken to integrate rehabilitation into HEPR.
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Publisher Name:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Publisher Website:
www.who.int
Publication Year:
2023
Languages:
English
Categories:
Policy
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