Advancement of Assistive Technology

This book is aimed at people working or interested in rehabilitation and assistive technology such as physicians, nurses, computer scientists, engineers and technicians, as well as health policy makers. It brings together a wide spectrum of experiences and solutions to the wide range of problems in the field of rehabilitation. Different cultural backgrounds, problem-solving traditions and resources are also highlighted. The book covers all 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.