About this Research Topic
There has been an upswing in the use of technology for rehabilitation. Technology has aided in improved delivery of rehabilitation therapies. Most high-income countries have successfully implemented technology in rehabilitation. However, there is a need for affordable and innovative assistive technology in low resources settings where the infrastructure is still poor. Improved internet connectivity and increase in low-cost technologies have shown a positive direction but is still under researched for rehabilitation in most parts of the world. The post-covid era calls for opportunities to tap into the technology that is affordable and feasible in such countries.
The goal of this research topic is to explore the available affordable technologies and affordable assistive technologies that could be translated to clinical practice in low resource settings. We hope to explore the feasibility and applicability of such technologies in community settings. It is also important to understand the acceptability of such technologies by the health professionals and the clients requiring rehabilitation. Any technology would have multiple factors influencing its implementation. We would also like to identify the facilitators and barriers for implementation in low resource settings.
As new technologies emerge, we need to learn to use them in the most appropriate method for supporting rehabilitation. Hence, we are looking for studies that can aid in developing clinical practice guidelines for such technologies. This includes knowing the optimal dose for efficacy of these technologies. We also intend to understand the cost effectiveness, quality and affordability. We would also like to explore the awareness, advocacy and policy related research that support implementation of such technologies. Ultimately we aim to provide the best evidence presented to the researchers and clinicians on affordable technology for rehabilitation. Ultimately we aim to provide the best evidence presented to the researchers and clinicians on affordable technology for rehabilitation.
This is a research topic with special interest in cost-effective technology to improve rehabilitation in low resource settings. Our aim is to foster communication among researchers, administrators and clinicians for improving the quality of rehabilitation services. This section will consider case studies, original research, systematic reviews and empirical studies on low-cost affordable technologies with the focus on rehabilitation of people in lower income countries. We welcome both qualitative and quantitative articles with the focus on exploring or determining the effectiveness of low-cost technology and interventions for community rehabilitation.
The goal of this research topic is to explore the available affordable technologies and affordable assistive technologies that could be translated to clinical practice in low resource settings. We hope to explore the feasibility and applicability of such technologies in community settings. It is also important to understand the acceptability of such technologies by the health professionals and the clients requiring rehabilitation. Any technology would have multiple factors influencing its implementation. We would also like to identify the facilitators and barriers for implementation in low resource settings.
As new technologies emerge, we need to learn to use them in the most appropriate method for supporting rehabilitation. Hence, we are looking for studies that can aid in developing clinical practice guidelines for such technologies. This includes knowing the optimal dose for efficacy of these technologies. We also intend to understand the cost effectiveness, quality and affordability. We would also like to explore the awareness, advocacy and policy related research that support implementation of such technologies. Ultimately we aim to provide the best evidence presented to the researchers and clinicians on affordable technology for rehabilitation. Ultimately we aim to provide the best evidence presented to the researchers and clinicians on affordable technology for rehabilitation.
This is a research topic with special interest in cost-effective technology to improve rehabilitation in low resource settings. Our aim is to foster communication among researchers, administrators and clinicians for improving the quality of rehabilitation services. This section will consider case studies, original research, systematic reviews and empirical studies on low-cost affordable technologies with the focus on rehabilitation of people in lower income countries. We welcome both qualitative and quantitative articles with the focus on exploring or determining the effectiveness of low-cost technology and interventions for community rehabilitation.
Keywords: assistive technology, community rehabilitation, low resource settings
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