Advancement of Assistive Technology (Assistive Technology Research) (Assistive Technology Research Series)

This work is aimed at physicians, nurses, computer scientists, engineers, technicians, health policy makers, and all those working with or interested in rehabilitation and assistive technology. It brings together experiences and solutions to the range of problems in the field of rehabilitation. Different cultural backgrounds, problem-solving traditions and resources are also highlighted. The book also covers aspects of rehabilitation and assistive technology and research, such as needs analysis, man-machine interfacing, device development, evaluations, clinical and user experiences, service delivery, technology transfer, and cost effectiveness.