Use of and Self-Perceived Need for Assistive Devices in Individuals with Disabilities in Taiwan.

Assistive devices (ADs) can help individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence, and it can enhance the quality of their lives. This study investigated the use of and self-perceived need for ADs in individuals with disabilities, and determined the influence of gender, age as well as type...

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Main Authors: Kwok-Tak Yeung, Chung-Hui Lin, Ya-Ling Teng, Fen-Fen Chen, Shu-Zon Lou, Chiung-Ling Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4811424?pdf=render