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.
Training in assistive products
TAP is a flexible, modular training resource that can be tailored to support local health systems and training for assistive technology provision. This is achieved by blending online learning with clinical practice, supported by local mentors to build competencies for the referral and provision of assistive products:
Online learning on the TAP platform: self-paced modules that learners complete on their own or as a group; interactive elements and a discussion forum or local message groups; Face-to-face learning: local mentors adding context and local knowledge such as referral pathways, interactive group work, and role-play practice; Supervised practice, supported by local mentors until a learner is ready to practice independently.
TAP delivery requires service systems to be in place, including a supply of assistive products. The TAP platform includes supporting resources for managers and supervisors, to support the implementation into existing services.
Online learning on the TAP platform: self-paced modules that learners complete on their own or as a group; interactive elements and a discussion forum or local message groups; Face-to-face learning: local mentors adding context and local knowledge such as referral pathways, interactive group work, and role-play practice; Supervised practice, supported by local mentors until a learner is ready to practice independently.
TAP delivery requires service systems to be in place, including a supply of assistive products. The TAP platform includes supporting resources for managers and supervisors, to support the implementation into existing services.
Details
Publisher Name:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Publisher Website:
https://www.who.int/
Publication Year:
2025
Languages:
Assamese, Azerbaijani, Arabic, Burmese, Chinese (Simplified), Spanish, Persian, French, Georgian, Kiswahili, Malayalam, Nepali, Portuguese, Russian, Tajik, Ukrainian
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