《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》

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Evaluation from Composite Adaptation of Assistive Devices Program in Shanghai

TIAN Zhuang1, SONG Yu2, JIN Rong2, XU Bin2, CHEN Wan-chun1, LI Heng1, JI Min3, LÜ Jun1   

  1. 1. School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China; 2. Resource Center of Assistive Technology in Shanghai, Shanghai 200125, China; 3. Shanghai Disabled Persons' Federation, Shanghai 200127, China
  • Published:2016-02-25 Online:2016-06-01

Abstract: Objective To analyze the results from adopted evaluation of Composite Adaptation of Assistive Devices Program (CAADP) in Shanghai. Methods 1996 potential adaptation objects were evaluated by professional assessment panel with the questionnaire developed by our research group in the early. Results and Conclusion Physical disabilities were the majority. 97.69% of the objects needed different assistance from others or aids in their daily lives, with low quality of life. The assistive devices recommended were an average of 4.3 per person with complete species.

Key words: people with disabilities, assistive devices, composite adaptation, evaluation