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Titel der Veröffentlichung: Integrating medical, assistive, and universal design products and technologies

Integrating medical, assistive, and universal design products and technologies

Assistive Technology Service Method (ATSM)

Background:

The Assistive Technology Service Method (ATSM), Assistive Technology Device Classification (ATDC) and Matching Person and Technology (MPT) provide an evidence-based, standardized, internationally comparable framework to improve rehabilitation interventions. The ATSM and ATDC support universal design (UD) principles and provision of universal technology. The MPT assures interventions are effective and satisfactory to end-users. The ICF conceptual framework and common language are used throughout.

Method:

Research findings on healthcare needs are translated. ATSM applications in support of these findings are presented.

Results:

National initiatives demonstrate the need and value of the ATSM as an evidence-based, user-centric, interdisciplinary method to improve individual and organizational performance for rehabilitation [including AT] services.

Conclusion:

Two Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology articles demonstrate ATSM and ATDC use to strengthen rehabilitation services and integrate Universal Design principles for socially responsible behavior.