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View article: Understanding the Impact of Assistive Technology on Users’ Lives in England: A Capability Approach
Understanding the Impact of Assistive Technology on Users’ Lives in England: A Capability Approach Open
This study presents an analysis of England’s 2023 national assessment of assistive technology (AT) access and use, with a particular focus on the qualitative impact of AT as described by users. It aims to address limitations in conventiona…
View article: Nutrition Outcomes and Interventions in Older People in Africa: A Systematic Umbrella and Scoping Review
Nutrition Outcomes and Interventions in Older People in Africa: A Systematic Umbrella and Scoping Review Open
Africa’s older population is rapidly increasing, necessitating the development of healthy aging interventions. Nutrition is a key component of healthy aging. Evidence synthesis on nutrition outcomes of older adults in Africa is emerging bu…
View article: Types, design, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition interventions in older people in Africa: A scoping review protocol
Types, design, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition interventions in older people in Africa: A scoping review protocol Open
Introduction Africa’s older population is increasing and this, necessitates the development of interventions to promote healthy ageing. Nutrition is a key determinant of healthy ageing and local contextual evidence is needed to inform nutr…
View article: Experiences of lower limb prosthesis users in Kenya: a qualitative study to understand motivation to use and satisfaction with prosthetic outcomes
Experiences of lower limb prosthesis users in Kenya: a qualitative study to understand motivation to use and satisfaction with prosthetic outcomes Open
These results have relevance in developing patient-centred services, assistive devices and personnel training that are responsive, motivating, and cognisant of the service user. This is of particular interest as assistive technology servic…
View article: “This Is the Story of Community Leadership with Political Backing. (PM1)” Critical Junctures in Paralympic Legacy: Framing the London 2012 Disability Inclusion Model for New Global Challenges
“This Is the Story of Community Leadership with Political Backing. (PM1)” Critical Junctures in Paralympic Legacy: Framing the London 2012 Disability Inclusion Model for New Global Challenges Open
The London 2012 Paralympic Games was called “the most successful Paralympic Games ever” (by the then-President of the IPC), and it saw more athletes from more countries than ever before compete and become global heroes for the first time i…