Communication aids provision 1983-1986.

摘要: In 1983, a study was undertaken to document aspects of communication aids provision. Two national surveys (one manufacturers and the other district speech therapists), were carried out (Phase 1), then prospective year's study, based on Phase 1 data, set up in nine selected districts 2). Data 32 new adult users 39 gathered various findings summarised: (1) need ensure maximum compatibility between user aid through thorough assessment, involvement both carer, training usage regular monitoring by therapist; (2) extent use is not important, rather importance placed degree user; (3) promote more extensive clinical trials aids; (4) wider for therapy students technology post-college opportunities keep abreast current developments. Regarding policy, usefulness loan bank proven, together with e...