Open AccessVALUE OF THE SOCIAL FACTORS WHEN DETERMINING ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR THE DISABLED PERSONS
Author(s) -
Karine Karapetian,
Елена Михайловна Васильченко
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
mediko-socialʹnaâ èkspertisa i reabilitaciâ/mediko-socialʹnaâ èkspertiza i reabilitaciâ
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2412-2092
pISSN - 1560-9537
DOI - 10.18821/1560-9537-2018-21-3-120-125
Subject(s) - psychosocial , rehabilitation , multidisciplinary approach , value (mathematics) , psychology , process (computing) , applied psychology , key (lock) , computer science , sociology , psychotherapist , social science , neuroscience , machine learning , operating system , computer security
One of the key aspects of the rehabilitation process of a disabled person is providing them with assistive devices (AD). Effective and efficient prescription (EEP) of AD is a vital issue in rehabilitation practices around the world. Study objective. To conduct a literature search for evidence-based findings on social factors supporting EEP of AD in rehabilitation practices in the rest of the world. Study methodology included analytical data retrieval using relevant keywords in the national databases, journals and other sources. Results. Altogether, 8825 publications were reviewed. Out of those 8825 papers 86 were selected for a full text analysis. The most relevant publications were used to achieve the study objective. Conclusions. Physical, psychosocial, economical, spiritual and environmental factors should be considered in pursuance of EEP of AD. Multidisciplinary approach is essential in managing such a complex issue.