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Simple devices for the physically disabled.

E Harrison, G T Vise

    Paraplegia
    |June 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This report details assistive devices for disabled individuals, emphasizing simple, low-cost designs. These innovations aim to improve quality of life through accessible technology.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Rehabilitation Technology

    Background:

    • The Mississippi Methodist Rehabilitation Center's Biomedical Engineering Department has developed assistive devices.
    • Focus on devices for individuals with disabilities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report on the development of assistive devices for the disabled.
    • To highlight the selection criteria for these devices.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of assistive devices within a biomedical engineering setting.
    • Selection based on simplicity, ease of fabrication, and low cost.

    Main Results:

    • A range of assistive devices have been successfully developed.
    • The developed devices meet criteria for simplicity and affordability.

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    Conclusions:

    • The Biomedical Engineering Department has created practical and accessible assistive technologies.
    • The focus on simple, low-cost fabrication facilitates wider adoption and usability.