DocumentCode
1355547
Title
Independence day - [control medical]
Author
Richards, G.
Volume
4
Issue
17
fYear
2009
Firstpage
40
Lastpage
42
Abstract
Assistive technology (AS), defined as any product and service designed to enable independence for disabled and older people, is presented in this article. The topics that are particularly discussed are: personal control or AS as control system in the most personal sense; funding issues; integrated technologies; and incontinence technology. Out on a hybrid assisted limb is also highlighted.
Keywords
biomedical equipment; geriatrics; handicapped aids; medical control systems; assistive technology; control system; disabled people; funding issues; hybrid assisted limb; incontinence technology; integrated technology; older people; personal control;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Engineering & Technology
Publisher
iet
ISSN
1750-9637
Type
jour
Filename
5353309
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