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119
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Magazin:
Project Description:
Internet Resource:
Area(s) of Application:
Market Analyzis
Relevant Player(s):
Enduser, Dealer, Other
Thematic Issue(s):
Methods / Strategies,
Methods/Strategies:
Questionnaires
Provision of Electronic Assistive Technology (EAT) in Two Regional
Health Authorities.
Assistive Technology on the Threshold of the New Millennium
Author:
Donna Cowan, Alan Turner-Smith
Abstract:
This paper reports the results of a study investigating the
provision of EAT within a given geographical area. Provision
is viewed from the agencies and from the users viewpoint. Questionnaires
were sent to funding agencies (social services, education authorities
and charities) requesting information on the equipment provided
and factors such as eligibility criteria and the level of funding
provided. Users were questioned on the range of equipment they
have, funding sources, usage, maintenance and training and any
problems obtaining the aid.
Results showed that provision across the geographical area of
interest was inconsistent. Differences in the range of equipment
provided were dramatic and eligibility criteria, funding limits
and level of funding available varied from district to district.
Users use a wide range of items, all of which are well used.
Problems reported included funding issues, information availability,
delays, maintenance/training and access. The paper highlights
the effects this inconsistency can have on the user and emphasises
the importance of interagency co-operation.
Editor:
Christian Bühler, Harry Knops
Publisher:
IOS Press
,
Amsterdam, Berlin, Oxford, Tokyo, Washington, DC
,
1999
ISBN / ISSN:
1 58603 001 9
Relevant Pages:
723-727
Name of Institution
Centre of Rehabilitation Engineering, Dept Medical Engineering
& Physics, Guy’s King’s & St Thomas’ School of Medicine
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