《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2021, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (9): 1032-1037.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2021.09.006

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Rental Service of Assistive Devices in China: Policy Research

XIONG Bao-lin1(),LAI Qing1,GUAN Si-cong2   

  1. 1. Beijing College of Social Administration, Beijing 101601, China
    2. Beijing Rehabilitation Assistive Devices Association, Beijing 100020, China
  • Received:2021-07-31 Revised:2021-09-13 Published:2021-09-25 Online:2021-10-09
  • Contact: XIONG Bao-lin E-mail:249448975@qq.com
  • Supported by:
    Beijing Municipal Bureau of Civil Affairs Entrusting Research Projects(SGYHX2019-01);Beijing College of Social Administration Research Projects(Key)(SGYZD2021-12)

Abstract:

Objective To sort out the current situation of rehabilitation assistive devices rental service in China, and suggest the policy for its development.Methods Based on the four-dimensional social security policy analysis framework, with the combination of subject retrieval and field research, the market players, supporting systems, rental products, financial security and professionals in some pilot areas of community rental of assistive devices in China were summarized.Results There were still some problems in the rental service of assistive devices in China, mainly as insufficience of main players of the rental market, supporting policies and systems, payment security system, professionals, and social recognition, etc.Conclusion It is important to reasonably set up rental products, standardize service enterprises, cultivate market players, increase investment, promote talent training, and strengthen publicity, to promote the development of the rental of assistive devices.

Key words: rehabilitation, assistive devices, rental service