GRID: a model for the development of assistive devices in developing countries
| Autor: | Swostik Sourav Dash, Ganesh M. Bapat, S. Sujatha |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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030506 rehabilitation
Biomedical Research Computer science media_common.quotation_subject Biomedical Engineering Developing country Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation 03 medical and health sciences Speech and Hearing 0302 clinical medicine Wheelchair Human–computer interaction Assistive technology Humans Industry Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Quality (business) Assistive device User needs Developing Countries media_common User-centered design Health Services Needs and Demand Information Dissemination Financing Organized Rehabilitation Self-Help Devices Grid Quality of Life 0305 other medical science 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| Zdroj: | Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. 16:317-323 |
| ISSN: | 1748-3115 1748-3107 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/17483107.2019.1673838 |
| Popis: | An"The model presented here has been evolved from the functioning of the TTK Centre for Rehabilitation Research and Device Development (R2D2) in IIT Madras, Chennai, India. The model is based on the four pillars of Grants-Research-Industry-Dissemination, hence the name GRID model. We have been effectively using this model involving academia, funding agencies, industry partners and users to develop appropriate assistive devices. Three case studies of assistive device development based on the GRID model are presented in this paper to elucidate practical implementation of the model.Using the GRID model, we have successfully accomplished the development of appropriate assistive devices and two of these devices will be launched in the coming months.The proposed GRID model is a viable model for the development of appropriate assistive devices in developing countries, and could likely be replicated in other parts of the world as well.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONThe GRID model is practically viable and provides a systematic approach for the development of high-quality, functional and affordable assistive devices.Implementation of the GRID model to develop assistive devices could attract more funding and committed stakeholders to this space, with the potential to change the assistive device landscape in developing countries by making available more functional and affordable devices.In effect, the model will benefit users of assistive devices by giving them a greater choice of available devices and empowering them to lead a quality life. |
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