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Self-Help Devices

Known as: Device, Assistive, Assistive Device, Assistive Devices 
Devices, not affixed to the body, designed to help persons having musculoskeletal or neuromuscular disabilities to perform activities involving… 
National Institutes of Health

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2013
2013
Hobbit-The Mutual Care Robot
One option to face the aging society is to build robots that help old persons to stay longer at home. We present Hobbit, a robot… 
Review
2013
Review
2013
Inflammatory arthritis. The role of physical and rehabilitation medicine physicians. The European perspective based on the best evidence. A paper by the UEMS-PRM Section Professional Practice…
One of the objectives of the Professional Practice Committee (PPC) of the Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) Section of… 
2010
2010
What do cognitively intact older people think about the use of electronic tracking devices for people with dementia? A preliminary analysis
ABSTRACT Background: The issue of using advanced tracking technologies such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) is part of a… 
2008
2008
Using the ICF in economic analyses of Assistive Technology systems: Methodological implications of a user standpoint
Purpose. This paper identifies key methodological issues for economic analyses of costs and effectiveness of Assistive Technology… 
Review
2004
Review
2004
Telephone Use and Understanding in Patients with Cochlear Implants
We conducted a mail survey of patients who had received cochlear implants to ascertain their ability to communicate on the… 
2002
2002
Assistive Devices in Elderly People After Stroke: A Longitudinal, Randomized Study - The Göteborg 70+ Stroke Study
The aim of this explorative study was to compare the prescription, frequency, costs, types, and impact of assistive devices (ADs… 
2001
2001
Assistive technology to improve PC interaction for people with intention tremor.
Many patients with upper limb intention tremor encounter difficulties in mouse-driven interaction with the personal computer (PC… 
Review
1999
Review
1999
Daily functioning of patients with an amputated lower extremity.
The National Center for Health statistics estimates more than 300,000 individuals with major lower extremity amputation currently… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Evaluation of Assistive Devices after a Course in Joint Protection
Abstract This study assessed a joint protection education program and investigated the costs and effects of assistive devices… 
1993
1993
How older adults perceive assistive devices in rehabilitation and home
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