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.
WHO compendium of innovative health technologies for low-resource settings: 2016-2017: medical devices, eHealth/mHealth, medical simulation devices, personal protective equipment, assistive products, other technologies
The WHO Compendium of Innovative Health Technologies for Low-Resource Settings: 2016-2017 is a document that highlights various health technologies, including medical devices, eHealth/mHealth solutions, medical simulation devices, personal protective equipment, assistive products, and other technologies, designed for use in settings with limited resources.
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Publisher Name:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Publisher Website:
https://www.who.int/
Publication Year:
2018
Languages:
English
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Report
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