Steffi Pan, independent occupational therapist, shares her experience of the equipment with technical aids for the arms. What is the occupational therapist’s and medical team’s role? What are the tips to be equipped in the best way possible? What role do you play in the equipment of a patient with restricted arm mobility as an occupational therapist? Our role is
Customisation has for long been used in fashion or design, but it is still rare to have a custom option on a medical device. Yet, there is a reel need from users. Beyond aesthetics, why does the appearance of medical devices really matter? When customisation gets to medical spheres Having a bag, a sweater, a cup with your name or
Photograph David Constantine – coming from the WHO report The first Global report on assistive technology for disabilities was recently published by WHO and Unicef. They worked together for 4 years, gathering data from 70 countries in order to enlighten medical and social challenges in access to technical aids. We have read the 100 pages and sum up the critical
Have you heard of these devices? Have you ever wondered what they allow you to do, at work or in everyday life? Discover the benefits we have identified, in essential tasks and their role in social recognition and the relationship with carers. Use all the functions an arm provides You don’t think about it when you can use it without
Since the beginning of ORTHOPUS’ project, we have prioritized accessibility and users’ needs. A huge number of persons aren’t indeed equipped with the assistive technologies they need even in 2021 in the so-called developed countries such as France. So, how do we develop more accessible medical devices? “Effective inclusive innovation is useful to the whole of humanity. It is affordable
Figures are relevant indicators to understand and measure health issues. In order to better estimate the needs of people with disabilities, we wanted to draw up an overview of key figures on this subject.
