Rory A Cooper / Douglas A. Hobson / Hisaichi Ohnanbe (eds.)

An Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering

Herausgeber: Cooper, Rory A; Hobson, Douglas A; Ohnabe, Hisaichi

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This resource focuses on the principles, modeling, standards, devices, and technologies of rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology. It describes numerous design models and processes, including participatory action design and service delivery models. The book also discusses the components of devices such as cushions, wheelchairs, prostheses, orthoses, hearing aids, and TTYs. The contributors assess industry standards and explore innovative technology aids, such as sensors, robot-assisted therapy, and speech recognition software. The text contains a set of learning objectives and study questions in each chapter as well as a list of definitions at the end of the book.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 470
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 161mm x 30mm
• Gewicht: 780g
• ISBN-13: 9780849372223
• ISBN-10: 0849372224
• Artikelnr.: 22388765

Autorenporträt

Rory A Cooper, Hisaichi Ohnabe, Douglas A. Hobson

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. Clinical Practice of Rehabilitation Engineering. Universal
Design. Technology Transfer. Standards for Assistive Technology. Seating
Biomechanics and Systems. Tissue Integrity Management. Wheelchairs.
Functional Electrical Stimulation. Wheelchair Transportation Safety.
Rehabilitation Robotics. Major Limb Prosthetic Devices. Orthotic Devices.
Aids for People with Low Vision and Blindness. Maximizing Participation for
People with Hearing Loss. Telecommunications, Computers, and Web
Accessibility. Augmentative and Alternative Communication Technology.
Adaptive Sports and Recreation Technology. Selected Terms and Definitions.
Abbreviations. Index.