Publications
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Learnings from the Implementation: Assistive Technology Country Capacity Assessment using WHO Assistive Technology Assessment-Capacity Tool
Clinton Health Access InitiativeApril 30, 2020Rwanda, Uganda, Liberia, Ethiopia, Malawi, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Iraq, Bahrain, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, MongoliaCase Studies and ReportsThis draft was prepared by the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
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Product Narrative: Prostheses
Cynthia Liao, Frederic Seghers, Margaret Savage, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Alison End Fineberg, Barbara Goedde, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, UCL, Vicki Austin, Catherine Holloway, Dr Ben OldfreyApril 30, 2020GlobalCase Studies and ReportsA Market Landscape and Strategic Approach to Increasing Access to Prosthetic Devices and Related Services in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
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National priority assistive product list development in low resource countries: lessons learned from Tajikistan
Michael Allen, Satish Mishra, Chapal Khasnabis, Manfred Huber, Andrea Pupulin, Björn EkmanApril 2, 2020TajikistanAcademic Research PublicationsIn most low-income countries, the assistive technology sector is underdeveloped and only a small percentage of people in need have access to assistive products [Citation1]. Over the last 30 years, and currently, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and development agencies have played a crucial role in supporting rehabilitation centres and in providing assistive technology [Citation2]. However, reliance on external donors is not a sustainable long-term strategy and governments are starting to take increased control and responsibility for the development of the sector. As government involvement rises, policies and programmes need to keep up with the changes. Effective policies and programmes that aim to make the most efficient use of limited funding and resources need to be developed. A phased approach with realistic objectives and timelines is in most contexts the most favourable strategy for low-income countries to move towards the goal of universal health coverage.
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Sustainable and equitable provision of wheelchairs in low- and middle-income countries: an economic assessment of the models for wheelchair provision in Tajikistan
Michael Allen, Satish Mishra, Chapal Khasnabis, Manfred Huber, Andrea Pupulin, Björn EkmanMarch 31, 2020TajikistanAcademic Research PublicationsReaching universal coverage of assistive technologies remains a challenge in many low- and middle-income countries. Tajikistan has recently adopted several policies and national strategies to strengthen the rights of people with disabilities and improve the provision of assistive products. However, Tajikistan faces a number of challenges, including ensuring sustainable funding for the provision of wheelchairs in the medium and long term.
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Uganda Capacity Assessment Report
Clinton Health Access InitiativeMarch 25, 2020UgandaCase Studies and ReportsThe Uganda Functional Difficulties Survey indicated that over 62% of persons with disabilities who needed AT did not have such devices. Similarly, according to a recent survey carried out by the Department of Health in Gulu, 83 percent of people who needed assistive devices do not have access to them, and the quality of the devices that exist is often poor. The purpose of Assistive Technology Scoping Assessment in Uganda was to evaluate and monitor country’s capacity to procure and provide Assistive Technology that appropriately meet the population’s needs.
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Sierra Leone Country Capacity Assessment
Clinton Health Access InitiativeDec. 18, 2019Sierra LeoneCase Studies and ReportsAssistive Technology Scoping Assessment in Sierra Leone evaluated and monitored the country’s capacity to procure and provide Assistive Technology that appropriately meet the population’s needs. Our methodology was characterized by a participatory, consultative, inclusive and transparent processes; with clear time-bound objectives and provided an opportunity to reflect on the applicability of evidence in different contexts and promoting dialogue among several types of stakeholders. WHO ATA-C instrument was customized for the purpose.
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Understanding the mobile disability gap
GSMA, Clara Aranda, Alizee BoutardDec. 3, 2019Case Studies and ReportsThis report presents an evaluation of the gap and barriers to mobile phone ownership experienced by PWDs, as well as the usage patterns of four main mobile-enabled services (voice, SMS, mobile internet and mobile money) and the role of mobile phones to enable access to basic services, such as education, healthcare, transportation, employment and financial services. Finally, the report explores the characteristics of access and usability of mobile products and services along the customer journey.
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Understanding the mobile disability gap (executive summary)
Clara Aranda, Alizee BoutardDec. 3, 2019Case Studies and ReportsThis executive summary gives an overview of the GSMA report - Understanding the mobile disability gap. The report presents an evaluation of the gap and barriers to mobile phone ownership experienced by PWDs, as well as the usage patterns of four main mobile-enabled services (voice, SMS, mobile internet and mobile money) and the role of mobile phones to enable access to basic services, such as education, healthcare, transportation, employment and financial services. Finally, the report explores the characteristics of access and usability of mobile products and services along the customer journey.
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Disability and mental health among Syrian refugees in Sultanbeyli, Istanbul: 2019 Survey Report
Sarah Polack, Nathaniel Scherer, Shaffa Hameed, Dorothy Boggs, International Centre for Evidence in Disability at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineDec. 2, 2019TurkeyCase Studies and ReportsThis survey aims to provide reliable data on disability and mental health among Syrian refugees in Istanbul, with which to inform service planning, policy and advocacy.
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Product Narrative: hearing aids (Spanish)
Rachit Kejariwal, Emily Kobayashi, Margaret Savage, Frederic Seghers, Tucker Bhosa, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Alison End Fineberg, Barbara Goedde, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, UCL, Catherine HollowayDec. 2, 2019Case Studies and ReportsThis is the Spanish version of the Product Narrative: Hearing Aids.The document is the second in a series of in-depth analyses that identify key barriers and promising market interventions across the value-chain, stretching from research and development to production and procurement, all the way through to supporting service delivery at the user and healthcare worker levels.
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Product Narrative: hearing aids (French)
Rachit Kejariwal, Emily Kobayashi, Margaret Savage, Frederic Seghers, Tucker Bhosa, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Alison End Fineberg, ATscale, Barbara Goedde, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, UCL, Catherine HollowayDec. 2, 2019Case Studies and ReportsThis is the French version of the Product Narrative: Hearing Aids. The document is the second in a series of in-depth analyses that identify key barriers and promising market interventions across the value-chain, stretching from research and development to production and procurement, all the way through to supporting service delivery at the user and healthcare worker levels.
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Product Narrative: hearing aids
Rachit Kejariwal, Emily Kobayashi, Margaret Savage, Frederic Seghers, Tucker Bhosa, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Alison End Fineberg, ATscale, Barbara Goedde, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, UCL, Catherine HollowayDec. 2, 2019Case Studies and ReportsThe document is the second in a series of in-depth analyses that identify key barriers and promising market interventions across the value-chain, stretching from research and development to production and procurement, all the way through to supporting service delivery at the user and healthcare worker levels.
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Product Narrative: hearing aids (Chinese)
Rachit Kejariwal, Emily Kobayashi, Margaret Savage, Frederic Seghers, Tucker Bhosa, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Alison End Fineberg, Barbara Goedde, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, University College London, Catherine HollowayDec. 2, 2019Case Studies and ReportsThis is the Chinese translation of the Product Narrative: Hearing Aids. The document is the second in a series of in-depth analyses that identify key barriers and promising market interventions across the value-chain, stretching from research and development to production and procurement, all the way through to supporting service delivery at the user and healthcare worker levels.
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Great Summit Submission Theme 9: ‘Effective Access to AT’
Catherine Holloway, Vicki AustinDec. 1, 2019GlobalCase Studies and ReportsGreat Summit Submission Theme 9: ‘Effective Access to AT’ Title: Overcoming systematic global barriers to AT: a new methodology and quickstart testing through a £20m programme.
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Rationale for a Rapid Methodology to Assess the Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Population-Based Surveys.
Sarah Polack, Hannah Kuper, Islay Mactaggart, Tess Bright, Min J. Kim, Jennifer YipNov. 30, 2019Academic Research PublicationsBetween 2013-2014, two all aged population-based surveys of hearing loss were conducted in one district each of India and Cameroon. Secondary data analysis was conducted to determine the proportion of hearing loss (moderate or greater) in people aged 30+, 40+ and 50+. Poisson regression models were developed to predict the expected prevalence of hearing loss in the whole population, based on the prevalence in people aged 30+, 40+, and 50+, which was compared to the observed prevalence.
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Intersections Between Systems Thinking and Market Shaping for Assistive Technology: The SMART(Systems-Market for Assistive and Related Technologies) Thinking Matrix
Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Malcolm MacLachlan, Joanne McVeigh, Michael Cooke, Delia Ferri, Dena JavadiNov. 23, 2019Academic Research PublicationsThe article was published by the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. The authors argue that better access to assistive technology will only be realized through the adoption of a far stronger systems thinking and market-shaping approach. The research presents an emergent framework for conceptualizing intersections between systems thinking and market-shaping for assistive technology—the SMART (Systems-Market for Assistive and Related Technologies)Thinking Matrix.
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Mobile technologies as assistive technologies in humanitarian and development contexts
Clara Aranda, Michael Nique, Jenny CasswellOct. 17, 2019Academic Research PublicationsIn this paper, we present the results of three studies researching the digital accessibility gap faced by persons with disabilities in resource-limited settings and humanitarian crises.
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Product Narrative: wheelchairs (French)
Margaret Savage, Novia Afdhila, Frederic Seghers, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Richard Frost, Alison End Fineberg, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, Catherine HollowayAug. 5, 2019Case Studies and ReportsThis is the French translation of the Product Narrative: wheelchairs. The document reflects a detailed analysis of the market landscape for wheelchairs and associated services and systems and proposes a potential strategic approach to increasing access to affordable and appropriate devices and services.
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Product Narrative: wheelchairs (Spanish)
Margaret Savage, Novia Afdhila, Frederic Seghers, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Richard Frost, Alison End Fineberg, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, Catherine HollowayAug. 5, 2019Case Studies and ReportsThis is the Spanish translation of the Product Narrative: wheelchairs. The document reflects a detailed analysis of the market landscape for wheelchairs and associated services and systems and proposes a potential strategic approach to increasing access to affordable and appropriate devices and services.
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ATscale: Establishing a cross sector partnership to increase access to assistive technology
Vicki Austin, Alison End Fineberg, Margaret Savage, Sara Boiten, James Droop, Michael Allen, Phyllis Heydt, Dennis Sondergaard, Gopal MitraAug. 5, 2019Academic Research PublicationsApplying lessons-learned from other areas of global health and development, ATscale was established with the recognition that to influence the complex systems for AT access, a broad set of stakeholders is needed to invest in and coordinate a multi-faceted, systematic approach spanning market shaping, capacity development, and political prioritisation.
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