Smart home AT has the potential to improve quality-of-life, reduce the reliance on care and facilitate autonomy for those with limitations of function. The research indicates smart home technologies support improved independence, activity, social and community connectedness and, as a result, improved physical and mental health outcomes. Quality-of-life measures…
Consultation on assistive technology in the WHO European Region: meeting report: virtual meeting hosted by the WHO Regional Office for Europe, 12 October 2021
To ensure the global report on assistive technology was going to be relevant and contributes to improving access to assistive technology in the WHO European Region, the WHO Regional Office for Europe convened a regional consultation to discuss the findings of the report and, with this in mind, to explore and reflect on measures being pursued in countries to strengthen access to assistive technology in the Region. This report summarizes presentations and discussions from the meeting.
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Publisher Name:
World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe
Publisher Website:
https://www.who.int/europe
Publication Year:
2021
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English, Russian
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European Region
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