Explores the global landscape of wheelchair products and services, highlighting market dynamics, access barriers, and opportunities to expand availability, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
Wheelchairs and wheelchair accessories. An SBU Assessment
This document is a Swedish report interpreting the evidence from a systemative review and assessment of assessment of medical, economic, social and ethical aspects of wheelchairs and wheelchair accessories.
Details
Publisher Name:
Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services
Publisher Website:
https://www.sbu.se/en/
Publication Year:
2022
Languages:
Swedish, English
Country or Region:
Sweden
Categories:
Awareness raising and advocacy, Clinical practice guideline, Policy, Report
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