Empirical research and available data on assistive technology for persons with disabilities in Malawi: A review

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Result on the web
<a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10400435.2021.1956641" target="_blank" >https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10400435.2021.1956641</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2021.1956641" target="_blank" >10.1080/10400435.2021.1956641</a>

Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Empirical research and available data on assistive technology for persons with disabilities in Malawi: A review
Original language description
Empirical research and data are necessary for policy, planning and provision of services for persons with disabilities. Research data may be available but still not used by researchers and policy makers. The aim of this study is to explore existing empirical research and sources of data on Assistive Technology (AT) in Malawi in order to facilitate the development of an AT policy and Assistive Product List (APL). A two-stage process using a scoping review methodology was adopted to identify (1) empirical research on AT in Malawi and (2) sources of existing data on AT in Malawi. Following a narrative synthesis, 12 heterogenous studies that reported on the use, availability, sources and knowledge about AT in Malawi were identified. Identified studies suggest that there is high unmet need for AT and services in Malawi. Five major sources of data on disability and AT were Identified. Only 2 out of the 12 studies had used existing sources of data. The high unmet need for AT and services in Malawi have substantial implications for persons with disabilities. Developing mechanisms that will improve the use of existing data on AT in all countries is pivotal for the efficient and effective development of AT ecosystems.
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Czech description
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Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
30304 - Public and environmental health

Project
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Continuities
I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Publication year
2023
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

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